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Are Jails in Illinois using Torture Methods on Inmates?
According to a report, there is something that jails use every day in Illinois that experts say is considered "torture" what exactly is it? And should the Land of Lincoln stop using these devices ASAP?. According to an article from Illinoisansweres.org, the United Nations now considers restraint chairs a form...
Early morning shooting under investigation in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A shooting investigation is underway in Springfield. Springfield Police say, officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 2100 block of South 15th Street just after 1 a.m. Sunday. When officers arrived they found two males who had been shot. They were taken to the...
Peoria Makers Art Market lets artists show off their work
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — More than a dozen vendors came out for the 2nd Peoria Makers Art Market. At the Friendly Valley Tavern in Peoria, artists showed off all their goods on the outdoor lawn without having to pay a vendor fee. Ranging from jewelry to artwork and woodworking,...
Prairie Dirt Classic Week Opens With Castrol FloRacing Night In America
AUSTIN, Texas —Castrol® FloRacing Night in America presented by Kubota invades Fairbury (Ill.) Speedway on Wednesday, July 24. The miniseries will sanction the fifth annual One For the Road presented by I-Beam Sliding Doors. Jul 24, 10:15 PM UTC. 2024 Castrol FloRacing Night in America at Fairbury Speedway.
Hazardous waste collection coming to Central Illinois in September
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — If you have hazardous waste, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is making it easier for you to get rid of it. The Illinois EPA is hosting numerous hazardous waste collections in partnership with local governments this fall. On Sept. 28, you can get rid of your waste at McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington.
Illinois Comptroller takes step to address state’s pension challenges
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Comptroller says she is confident that the condition of Illinois’ pension system is headed in the right direction. The state’s unfunded pension liabilities have been a sore thumb for decades. The Commission of Government Forecasting and Accountability reported that Illinois’ pension system experienced growth in debt last year of […]
Ground Sloths complete miraculous midseason turnaround for KCL Championship
NORMAL — After allowing a run in the top of the ninth inning to lose 6-5 to the Bobcats for the team’s eighth straight loss June 23, Ground Sloths manager Peyton Dillingham decided to lie to his team. Less than a month later, the Ground Sloths crowned themselves...
Grammy-winners, legends headline Peoria Blues & Heritage Festival lineup
Blues, soul and Americana singer Shemekia Copeland, Blues Hall of Famer and three-time Grammy winner Bobby Rush, and Chicago-based blues singer, songwriter and guitarist Joanna Connor will perform at the Peoria Blues & Heritage Festival on Aug. 30-31 on the Peoria riverfront. Also appearing will be Here Come the Mummies, as well as five-time Grammy-nominated blues singer, songwriter and pianist Marcia Ball, reported Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment in a news release. Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco...
Illinois Officials Question Alton Mine Collapse and Future Safety Plans
The collapse of a mine on June 26, 2024, in Gordon Moore Park, Alton, Illinois, has alarmed local officials and residents. The falling apart resulted in a large sinkhole in the park’s soccer fields. With dimensions nearly 200 feet wide and 50 feet deep, the hole kept growing after several rains disrupted sports events and camps scheduled for the summer.
Isolated Thunderstorms Predicted for Illinois-Wisconsin State Line Sunday
Chicago, IL – Isolated thunderstorms are expected near the Illinois-Wisconsin state line on Sunday, with a chance of storms continuing throughout the week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, the region will experience near-seasonable temperatures with occasional showers. Sunday’s weather will feature isolated afternoon showers with...
East Peoria teen wins national junior pool championship in St. Louis
But he picked up the game so fast he won a national title earlier this month. The East Peoria High School junior was crowned champion of his division at the 2024 American Pool Players Association National Junior Championships June 29-July 1 at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel in St. Louis.
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