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55 Illinois Families Run From Homes by Artificial Intelligence?
How would you feel if you were given no realistic choice other than to abandon your home because of an incoming artificial intelligence company? That was a realistic dilemma for 55 Illinois families who found themselves looking for a new place to live thanks to robots. Stringer media on YouTube...
Urgent Warning for Illinois Boaters Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Illinois Conservation Police emphasize the importance of wearing life jackets to prevent drownings. Illinois Conservation Police Urge Boaters to Wear Life Jackets. This year alone, the department has responded to 48 boating-related incidents, resulting in 15 fatalities and 15 injuries. Alarmingly, 13 of these...
Illinois Among the Least Hard-Working States in America, New Study Reveals
Most of us would agree that hard work has been a crucial quality throughout the history of America, and the numbers suggest that working hard is still very much an American thing today. We put in more hours at our jobs than several other industrialized countries. The average U.S. worker...
Someone Stopped at this Illinois Gas Station and Won $1.7 Million
What are your expectations when you stop at a gas station? Probably to fill up your vehicle and maybe grab some refreshments. One person stopped at an Illinois gas station and won nearly $1.7 million dollars. This unassuming gas station at 5320 W. 127th St in Alsip, Illinois. It just...
USAC Silver Crown Results Ted Horn 100 Du Quoin State Fairgrounds
USAC Silver Crown Series raced at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Saturday afternoon for the Ted Horn 100. Justin Grant scored the win over Kody Swanson and Briggs Danner. 2024 USAC Ted Horn 100 at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Grant swept the dirt miles in Illinois, winning at Springfield earlier...
Missouri and Illinois Brace for Scattered Showers Over Labor Day Weekend
St. Louis, MO – Residents of St. Louis and surrounding areas can expect a mix of weather conditions this Labor Day weekend. According to the National Weather Service, active weather will shift southward on Saturday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms to southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois. Highs are expected to reach the low 80s.
New coaches and historic touchdowns: What we learned about Peoria-area football in Week 1
New coaches got wins, Peoria Notre Dame earned a tough loss, there were plenty of points from Morton — and Richwoods' girls flag football team made a splash. Here are some takeaways from Week 1 in Illinois high school football around the Peoria area: ...
Illinois health officials reveals first West Nile virus death of 2024
Illinois is reporting its first West Nile Virus death of the year. The person was in their 80s and lived in Lake County. Over the past week, two others have tested positive, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Illinois Government Agencies Use of Controversial AI Technology
CTA Using Artificial Intelligence Surveillance Program to Identify Guns in Stations. Earlier this month the Chicago Transit Authority (“CTA”) announced that it was currently one month into a year long pilot program with the private company ZeroEyes, a company that pairs surveillance videos with artificial intelligence to detect firearms. As implemented as part of the pilot program, when the AI technology software detects a possible firearm, a human employee is then alerted who reviews the footage for accuracy before they then alert the Chicago Police Department, the CTA and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications at the same time. Currently the CTA has paired the AI program with 250 cameras at various stations around the city, though it declined to identify which stations citing safety concerns. CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. said in a statement that “this added measure of protection provides additional peace of mind to everyone.” The US Department of Homeland Security recently reviewed the company’s technology and in a report stated that a group of first responders found that the technology was in fact “intuitive,” but advocates worry about the lack of public discussion and the effectiveness of the technology, particularly when weighed against potential violations to individuals civil liberties. ACLU Illinois spokesman Ed Yohnka in response to the news warned against the use of more surveillance tools, particularly when he believes these technologies, “all come with allure of adding more safety, but they never seem to deliver on that promise.”
Jake Retzlaff's big night lifts BYU past Southern Illinois
Jake Retzlaff threw a career-high three touchdown passes Saturday night and BYU opened its season with a 41-13 rout of visiting Southern Illinois in Provo, Utah. Retzlaff completed 20 of 30 passes for 348 yards as the Cougars rolled up 527 total yards and 27 first downs. LJ Martin and Hinckley Ropati combined for 124 yards on 26 carries, with each rushing for a touchdown. Salukis quarterback DJ Williams rushed 15 times for a game-high 121 yards and both his team's touchdowns while completing 10 of 20 passes for 98 yards with an interception. Williams was sacked twice and threw...
Recap | Salukis make quick work of Idaho, will look to sweep weekend on Sunday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Southern Illinois Women's Volleyball swept Idaho in three sets Saturday in Huntsville, Ala., at the Betty Howard Invitational hosted by Alabama A&M. The Salukis fell behind early in set number one, but after taking a 17-16 lead later in the set, they never trailed the rest of the match.
Illinois is Home to the Most ‘Players’ in the Dating Game
If you think the dating world kind of sucks in Illinois, you're not wrong. Turns out Illinois is one of the worst states to date it because we are packed with 'players.'. When I think back to the first time in my life I heard the word players associated with dating, I'm brought to 1998-ish. I was in 4th grade and spent most of my free time watching MTV and quickly changing the channel when my parents came into the basement.
Beware of Vicious Illinois Tollway Scam That’s Ripping People Off
Just give me 5 minutes alone with the people that come up with these scams and everything will be fine. Don't I wish. While I wait for that golden opportunity, I can at least warn you to beware of a vicious text scam involving the Illinois Tollway that is ripping thousands of Illinoisans off.
Jordan Rules author says Michael Jordan lied about many things in The Last Dance: "The thing at the end was a complete, blatant lie"
Sam Smith says that Michael Jordan was never coming back after the Last Dance because Phil Jackson wasn't returning and MJ himself told Jerry Krause he's done.
Cosmo Goes Bananas At Smith’s Ballpark
PROVO, Utah – Banana Ball and the Savannah Bananas couldn’t come to Utah without connecting with one of college sports’ most adored mascots. Cosmo Cougar couldn’t allow the bright lights of Smith’s Ballpark to dim without making an appearance. The two sides came together on...
REPORT: Jay Hill hoping to attend game vs. Southern Illinois after two heart procedures
Rumors surfaced last night that Jay Hill had suffered some kind of medical emergency this week. This morning, Deseret News reporter Jay Drew is reporting that Hill had undergone a pair of operations to place stents in heart arteries that were blocked. The report reads:. "BYU defensive coordinator and associate...
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