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Husband ‘watched his wife’s life leave her body’ after taking her to the ceIIar, placing her head in the utiIity basin, and holding her there until she drowned, then claimed she took her own life; sentencedeugenedailypost.com20 hours ago
Springfield teens charged with murder of 17-year-oldWAND TV19 hours ago
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Illinois man wins $9 million lottery prizeWQAD15 hours ago
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ISP Trooper dies in the line of duty after two-vehicle crash
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly announced Trooper Corey Thompsen late Friday night. On October 18, around 3:40 p.m. Thompsen was involved in a fatal two-vehicle crash on East Leverett Road and County Road. Details about the crash are still under investigation. The trooper was taken to a local hospital where […]
Illinois Lottery player wins $9.2M thanks to ‘broken machine’ at grocery store
ADDISON, Ill. — An Illinois Lottery player has won a whopping $9,200,000 after getting the wrong ticket from a “broken machine.” The jackpot-winning ticket was bought for the Aug. 24 Lotto drawing from Jewel-Osco, located at 140 West Lake Street in Addison. “It was a normal day, just like any other. I was picking up […]
4 Bear Sightings In 4 Different Illinois Counties During 1 Week
Wild Bears don't usually live in Illinois, but this summer, there have been several sightings throughout the state. Since I was a kid, bears have been one of my favorite wild animals. It just makes sense because the Chicago Bears are my favorite sports team. I was also a big fan of teddy bears when I was growing up. Plus, I enjoy watching the show "Grizzly Adams."
‘They all had to see me in a really difficult spot’: Springfield woman hurt in DUI crash calls for reform
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Chelsey Farley and her boyfriend Trevor Hopkins were riding on a motorcycle near Lake Springfield. That ride took an unexpected turn, and she doesn’t remember a lot. “I know that I was told by the witness, that I hit the top of the car, did a couple cartwheels and then hit […]
11 Illinois Tiny Towns You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
Small-town living at its finest—and I really mean small. 11 towns in Illinois have that cozy, small-town charm with equally small populations. If you crave a quiet life far from the hustle and bustle, these tiny towns (we're talking under 500 people) are the place to be. According to City-Data, I was surprised to learn how many of these little gems exist in Illinois.
Wisconsin City Ranked Among ‘Most Dangerous’ for 2024; Illinois Stays Off the List
I have to tell you, I was stunned. I still am surprised. When I opened up the list of the 20 Most Dangerous Cities in America updated for 2024, I expected to see an Illinois city named. It's not because Illinois is home to plenty of not-so-great places to live...
Hundreds in Illinois Losing Their Jobs on January 3, 2025
Many hope to start a new year with goals and resolutions. Unfortunately, for hundreds in Illinois the start of the new year in 2025 will mean they will be without jobs. I saw the Des Moines Register share earlier today that another round of layoffs are impacting Illinois - again. There are job losses now and also into the new year as 287 were laid off by John Deere in the Quad Cities.
Walgreens in Illinois Says They Will Close 1,200 Stores Forever
The announcement that came from Deerfield, Illinois was certainly not what many Walgreens employees wanted to hear. The company says they will now close 1,200 stores forever with 500 as soon as this year. I saw this report today from WKYC which shared some of the details of what Walgreens...
How Snowy Will 2024-25 Winter be in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Illinois?
On Monday, I knew it would be a bit chillier than usual, but I didn’t check the weather before getting dressed. After wearing my usual summer outfit of short jeans, a t-shirt, and sandals to the office all season, I just threw on my “office uniform” and headed out the door. Let’s just say I froze all day and had to keep my heater on. The rest of the week, I learned my lesson and switched to a sweatshirt, pants, socks, and clogs.
Chicago-area winter weather projections released by NOAA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its winter weather outlook for 2024-25, and Chicago-area residents will likely need to get boots and shovels ready. That’s because the dominant weather pattern across the Great Lakes will likely be enhanced by a “slowly developing” La Niña event in the Pacific...
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