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Illinois quick hits: Earthquake shakes Illinois; researchers look into cicada damage; sinkhole grows in Alton
Parts of northern Illinois shook Monday as a 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck in the early morning hours. The earthquake was centered northwest of the DeKalb County village of Somonauk. According to the United States Geological Survey, the trembler had an estimated depth of about 6 miles. The earthquake could be felt as far as Joliet.
Report: Kentucky could lose $1.2 billion yearly by giving private schools tax dollars
“If Kentucky implements a Florida-style voucher program and takes money from public schools to support it, (Fayette County Public Schools) could see a loss of $52 million budget reduction,” said one expert.
Union City Stylists Announce Act of Kindness for Back to School Children
Just in time for the start of school, an enormous act of kindness has been announced by the staff of a downtown Union City salon. Raigan Osborne, a stylist at Sister Sue’s Boutique and Salon, told Thunderbolt News about their upcoming contribution to children in the area.(AUDIO) Ms. Osborne...
Children in Tennessee Can Now be Tried as Adults for Shoplifting or Stealing a Gun, or Even Attempting
In the past, a judge in Tennessee could decide to try a child in adult court for violent or otherwise extreme offenses. But, as of July 1, under SB 2569, children 15 and older can be tried in adult court for two nonviolent offenses: shoplifting or stealing a firearm, or attempting to do so.
High-end Tornado Watch issued for SW Michigan, Gusts up to 90 mph possible
A tornado watch has been issued across northern Illinois into southwest Lower Michigan and northwest Indiana. Intense severe weather is ongoing in Iowa and Illinois at 8:00 p.m. and heading east. The Michigan counties in the tornado watch are Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo and Van Buren. The tornado watch...
Illinois quick hits: Earthquake shakes Illinois; researchers look into cicada damage; sinkhole grows in Alton
Earthquake shakes northern Illinois Parts of northern Illinois shook Monday as a 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck in the early morning hours. The earthquake was centered northwest of the DeKalb County village of Somonauk. According to the United States Geological Survey, the trembler had an estimated depth of about 6 miles. The earthquake could be felt as far as Joliet. Researchers look into cicada damage ...
ISAC Hosts 14th Annual College Changes Everything Conference
CHICAGO – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and statewide partners will host the 14th annual College Changes Everything® (CCE) Conference: Community Health Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Tinley Park Convention Center. The state’s premier annual college access event will focus this year on the role community health plays in advancing educational equity for Illinois students and families. Diverse professionals and stakeholders will come together to learn and collaborate to support college access and success and career readiness.
The U.N. calls restraint chairs torture. Illinois jails use them every day
Human rights groups have long decried the use of restraint chairs in American jails and prisons, where they say the device is prone to misuse and abuse that is akin to torture. The Illinois County Jail Standards, which establish minimum rules for how to run a jail and treat detainees,...
Dive Bar Helps Local Singles on Their Quest for Love With ‘Date Our Regulars': WATCH
A local dive bar in Illinois is helping regulars who are on the hunt for love. The Barn Bar in Whittington, Ill., is sharing videos of their regulars (as well as employees) on their TikTok account in an attempt to help them find a new partner. The series details how...
Missouri woman says residents should unite against state’s attempt to reclaim pandemic money
A St. Louis County resident is calling for tough action against the state over its efforts to reclaim millions of pandemic dollars the state claims were overpaid to recipients. Citizens describe the state’s actions as punitive and uncaring to those who have already suffered through the pandemic.
Beshear says he doesn’t have enough funds to implement at least 20 Kentucky laws passed this year
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s office says that 20 bills and two resolutions passed this year don’t have enough funding attached for his administration to implement them. Many, including several that passed with bipartisan support, are set to become law Monday.
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