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Kewanee police blotter for August 15
Police responded to a report of arson, damage over $150 in the 300 block of North East Street. Christopher B. Richardson, 19, Kewanee, was arrested for domestic battery following a complaint of a domestic disturbance in the 1000 block of Rose Street. He was transported to the Henry County Jail.
Death of Peoria infant who chewed on drug-laced bag ruled a homicide
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Peoria County Coroner released new information about an infant who died after chewing through a drug-laced bag in late July. A toxicology report showed nine-month-old Kaine Santana H. Wolford’s cause of death was fentanyl intoxication, and the manner of death has been ruled a homicide.
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
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First Illinois DMV+ facility opens in Chicago suburb
Illinois' first-ever "DMV+" opened Thursday morning in the revamped Melrose Park facility, promoting new services and reduced wait times. “A DMV+ brings more services directly to our customers and their communities, and doesn’t require them to spend valuable time traveling downtown or to Springfield," Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said in a statement praising the opening.
#1 Reason Back-to-School Season is the Best Time of Year in Illinois
There's nothing better than going to the store on a Tuesday, in the middle of the day, and not seeing a single child in sight. Maybe that's just me, but boy is it nice!. It honestly feels like summer just started, but now we're headed into the new school year. Oh, how time passes us by!
GRAPHIC: Nearly one-third of Midwest ag exports sent to Asian markets
The majority of Midwest-produced agriculture exports remain in North America, but nearly one-third are sent to Asia. The Midwest exported $13.28 billion in agricultural products in 2023, according to U.S. Census Bureau trade data, which categorizes the Midwest as 12 central states. Nearly two-thirds of those exports were destined for...
Illinois Braces for Strong Thunderstorms Near I-80 Friday Afternoon: Weekend Rain Expected
Chicago, IL — Thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon near and north of Interstate 80, potentially becoming severe with damaging winds and hail. According to the National Weather Service in Chicago, the most intense storms are likely between 4 and 10 p.m. today. Residents in affected areas should be prepared for wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail up to one inch in diameter.
This Bear Tried to Break into Scott Air Force Base in Illinois
I had no idea that black bears had military aspirations, but that's apparently the case for one of these creatures currently touring Illinois as he reportedly tried to break into Scott Air Force Base. It's no secret that bears have suddenly become a common sight in southern Illinois as there...
New Business Providing Fresh Produce to the Local Community
**photo courtesy of the Elementary Earthworks LLC Facebook Page. A start up chemical free urban micro-farm in Galesburg provides produce to the local community, shares Knox County Area Partnership President Ken Springer:. “This is a company called Elementary Earthworks, which is a small business run by Rosie and Alex Theobald....
Jamieson Community Center’s STARS Program Prepares Students for Next School Year
160 children received school supplies through the STARS program at Jamieson Community Center. Executive Director Nancy Mowen is grateful for the local community:. “We were able to provide every item on the teachers list, thanks to our local community. Community National Bank sponsors that program and then we ask local churches to donate very specific things and we have a lot of individuals from the community that drop off as well. Between all of those organizations, OSF did the earbuds this year, just a lot of partnerships going on, people taking ownership of specific things, and when that happens we can provide. This year it was a little bit different in that the backpacks themselves were provided by Feed the Children.”
UPDATE: Canton man arrested and seriously injured after crashing into East Peoria restaurant
EAST PEORIA, Ill. – A car speeding through East Peoria Thursday night crashed into a fast food restaurant. Police say the driver, 22-year-old Reese Allen, of Canton, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. When officers arrived just after 9:30 p.m., they found Allen’s car had struck the...
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