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Probable cause found for two to be tried for fatal shooting
A Knox County judge says there’s probable cause for two people to be tried in connection with a fatal shooting a month and a half ago. Knox County Court records indicate Judge Chad Long ruled Monday that probable cause exists to try Chase Houlden, Jr, and Gabriel Moore, both 19, on counts including First-Degree Murder and Aggravated Battery.
‘Friday Night Lights’ youth football camps start today at Galesburg High School
Silver Streaks Football “Friday Night Lights” youth football camps run today (Tuesday) through Friday at Galesburg High School. The camps are open to athletes entering first through sixth grades. The camp for 1st through 3rd grades runs from 5:30-6:45 p.m. today, Wednesday and Thursday at F&M Bank Stadium...
Great Balloon Race This Weekend at Lake Storey
Here is the 2024 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS for the Great Balloon Race at Lake Storey Park, Galesburg, IL (soccer fields – just west of baseball fields) 3:00 PM until the beginning of the night glow – Food vendors will be set up and selling food by the shelter of the launch field. Event T-shirts and raffle tickets available for purchase.
Defendant doesn't want to be tried with Madigan in corruption case
(The Center Square) – A defendant in the upcoming federal prosecution of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants his own trial separate from Madigan. Defendant Michael McClain, a former state lawmaker and ComEd lobbyist known for his close association with Madigan, has filed a request to sever his trial from Madigan's because Madigan's defense team plans to blame McClain for any wrongdoing. "McClain respectfully seeks severance of his case...
New speeding prevention campaign targets deadly driving behaviors in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Several local law enforcement agencies united on Tuesday to promote a new campaign targeting speeding. The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Region 5, Illinois State Police and the Illinois Tollway, along with local law enforcement, to launch a nationwide speed campaign titled "Speeding Catches Up with You."
Illinois quick hits: Flood clean kits available; unclaimed property auction
Flood clean kits available Residents of Nashville, Illinois, will be able to collect cleanup kits from the American Red Cross this week to help with flooding recovery efforts. Last week, multiple inches of rain fell, leading to flash flooding in Nashville and the surrounding area. Local emergency officials warned of an imminent dam failure and evacuated over 200 residents. ...
New IL bill requires weather radios installed in recently built mobile homes
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A new bill in the Capitol aims to keep everyone a bit safer during severe weather, particularly those who live in mobile homes. Now, weather radios are required to be installed in newly manufactured mobile homes. Ed Shimon, the warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Lincoln, knows this […]
The INCIL home modification grant will aid middle income families
Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/08/24: Access Elevator’s VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski joins the show to talk about the INCIL home modification grant that is helping residents across Illinois achieve greater independence in their homes. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go to allaboutaccess.com or call them at 1-630-616-6249.
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