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I-55 Traffic Alert: Two Chicago Suspects Arrested Near Gardner After High-Speed Pursuit
Gardner, IL – Two Chicago men were arrested early Sunday following a high-speed chase on I-55 that ended near Gardner, according to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office. The pursuit, which reached speeds over 100 mph, began when a deputy attempted to stop a black Ford Edge near the 218-mile marker after receiving a broadcast about a wanted vehicle.
Tragic Last Days: Jesse Jackson, 82, Trapped in a Wheelchair, Struggling to Eat and Being Minded Around-The-Clock by Nurse and Two Aides
Iconic civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr now requires the assistance of a nurse and two aids as the political leader struggles to eat.RadarOnline.com can reveal the frail 82-year-old former firebrand was spotted confined to a wheelchair in a darkened restaurant at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place during the final day of the Democratic National Convention. Slowed by his waning health, the reverend tried to eat a breakfast of strawberries, grapes and cantaloupe.According to outlets, Jackson would stab his fork into a piece of fruit but take five to ten seconds to reach his lips. He would allegedly...
Dixon Police Report for Monday August 26th
Scotte H. Lemke, age 49, of Machesney Park, Illinois, was arrested in the 1000 block of North Galena Avenue on August 24th, at 12:06 AM., for Driving. While License Revoked. Lemke was cited and released with a court date. Earl E. Sydner, age 52, of Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in...
One Important School Bus Safety Law Illinois Drivers Constantly Break
Schools are officially back in session in Illinois, so it's time for an important reminder about school bus safety laws and the one law Illinois drivers tend to break the most. My kids have been back to school for less than a week, and although they don't take the bus,...
More Red Lobsters Closing In Illinois
More Red Lobsters restaurants are closing in Illinois. The seafood chain announced the company is rejecting the leases of an additional 23 locations by this Saturday. That include locations in Bourbonnais, Geneva, Peoria and Champaign. The closures join the more than 100 restaurants that Red Lobster closed earlier this summer during the company’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.
Sudden Emergency Recall of Apple Juice in Illinois Due to Arsenic
If you've picked up apple juice from an Illinois Walmart store recently, you need to check the label immediately as there's an emergency recall happening right now due to elevated levels of arsenic. I saw this bulletin shared by Fox Business which says that Great Value apple juice which was...
Illinois Woman Goes Viral For Thrifting Hot Dog Soap Dispenser
Hi, it's me. I went viral for thrifting a soap dispenser disguised as a dog wearing a hot dog costume. This has to be the peak of my internet career. A few months ago, I made a TikTok that reached nearly 5 million views after I kept trying to say "Chicago Style Hot Dog" but instead it came out as "Shakyle Hophawg".
Public service campaign blasts Kamala Harris’ electric vehicle agenda
(The Center Square) – It is Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s lofty goal to have one million electric vehicles on Illinois roads in less than six years, and now a public service campaign is critical of his political party’s EV agenda. The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has launched an ad campaign called “Driver’s Seat” […]
Ogle County Sports Roundup: Aug. 26, 2024
The Oregon High School varsity boys golf team defeated Hinckley-Big Rock 183-232 on Thursday, Aug. 15. Brogan Wilkinson led the Hawks with a team-low 42 to earn medalist honors. Nole Campos and Jackson Messenger each fired 44 in the win. Oregon’s JV boys and varsity girls golf teams played a...
Water shut off to impact portions of Rock Falls Monday night
ROCK FALLS, Ill. (KWQC) - Portions of Rock Falls will be impacted by a water shut off. According to the City of Rock Fall, at 11 p.m. on Monday water will be shut off to replace a broken valve at the intersection of W. 21st Street and 1st Avenue. The...
3 years since Jelani Day's disappearance
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WAND) - It has now been three years since Jelani Day disappeared in LaSalle County. Day was a Danville native and student at Illinois State University. He went missing in August of 2021 and was last seen on campus. Search crews later found his body on September 4...
2024 Yorkville Hometown Days features full entertainment lineup, fun activities over Labor Day weekend
The United City of Yorkville is hosting the 2024 Hometown Days Festival this Thursday through Sunday at Beecher Park located at 908 Game Farm Road. the festival is free to attend, and free parking will be available. The festival will feature carnival rides on Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 p.m....
Danville to Host Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament
Some of the top horseshoe pitchers in the state will be in Danville this weekend as the city hosts the 2024 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament. The competition begins Friday, August 30th, and continues through Sunday, September 1st at the Douglas Park Horseshoe Complex. The park is located along Bowman Avenue,...
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