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Report Shows 110% Rise in Illinois Domestic Violence Deaths as Advocates Call for Action
Advocacy groups are sounding the alarm on a spike in domestic violence cases. A new report from the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence says domestic violence deaths in Illinois rose by 110% last year, with 94 incidents of domestic violence leading to 120 deaths in 2023. That includes 107 homicides and 13 suicides in which the perpetrators took their own lives. That’s up from the previous year, when there were 45 incidents that led to 57 deaths.
Produce sold at Walmart, Kroger stores in Illinois subject to recall over potential Listeria contamination
A recall of produce items originally issued earlier this month has been expanded to the possibility of listeria contamination, with select packaged and bulk produce items sold at Illinois Walmart and Kroger stores included. According to the Food and Drug Administration, no illnesses or consumer complaints connected to the recall...
Unemployment claims in Illinois declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Illinois dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 8,428 in the week ending July 20, down from 9,574 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Illinois Women Warned About Vicious New Banking & Romance Scams
Obviously no scam is good, but I would argue the worst are the ones that prey on emotions to rob a person blind or worse. That's why there are urgent warnings for Illinois women to be aware there are current ploys that use text messages to lure victims into romance and banking problems.
‘Equity, equality and parity': Illinois' road to reparations explained
In early 2022, Illinois became the second of three U.S. states to establish a commission to provide reparations for African American descendants of slavery. Through subsequent board meetings, public hearings and oversight from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the goals of the group, titled Illinois' African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC), are starting to take shape.
Illinois quick hits: Congress members file MINES Act; conservation police applications sought
Congressmembers file MINES Act A bipartisan proposal has been brought forth by some Illinois members of Congress to unveil the federal government’s efforts toward preventing coal mine collapses. The Monitoring, Investigating, Navigating and Explaining Subsidence Act was brought forth by U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, and Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro. It would require the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to provide a report to...
Here’s when Edwards Apple Orchard West will open in 2024
WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — You know summer is drawing to a close when the local apple orchards begin to announce their opening dates. Edwards Apple Orchard West, located at 8218 Cemetery Road in Winnebago, on Friday announced that it would begin its 2024 season on Friday, August 23rd. Poplar Grove’s Edwards Apple Orchard, 7061 Centerville […]
Farmers National Bank to Open Location in Mount Carroll
Farmers National Bank is excited to announce the establishment of a new branch this fall, at 642 S. East Street, Mount Carroll, IL. With the expansion, the bank will now serve Illinois customers at four convenient locations: Geneseo, Prophetstown, Morrison, and Mount Carroll. Founded in 1902, Farmers National Bank has...
TinCaps shut out Dayton to snap 6-game skid
DAYTON, Ohio (WANE) – The TinCaps got off the schneid on Friday with a 3-0 win over the Dayton Dragons. Friday’s victory ends Fort Wayne’s six game losing skid that started upon their return from the MLB All-Star break. Anthony Vilar, Romeo Sanabria and Nick Vogt each drove in a run in Friday’s win for […]
Brawler from Rockford, Illinois Starring in Season 3 of Dana White’s Power Slap
A new type of slap-fighting has been legalized in 4 U.S. states. Nevada, California, Florida, and Texas have sanctioned the Power Slap League, a new venture from UFC CEO Dana White. While Power Slap competitions aren't allowed in Illinois yet, there's one man from the Land of Lincoln who is...
2-vehicle crash leaves motorcycle driver, passenger with serious injuries
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - An early morning crash leaves two people seriously injured on Rockford’s east side. Around 4:30 on July 27, Rockford police were called to the 5800 block of E. State Street for a two-vehicle crash involving a car and a motorcycle. According to police, the motorcycle driver sustained life-threatening injuries and the female passenger sustained serious injuries.
New owner of old Rever’s Marina in Rockford envisions lofts, offices and dockside dining
ROCKFORD — A more than 140-year-old riverfront building that formerly housed Rever’s Marina could one day be filled loft apartments, offices and a dockside dining venue under the vision of the new owner. Teague Dickey, who is the president and CEO of Iconic Energy, bought the building at...
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