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At least one black bear spotted at multiple downstate Illinois sites
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The famous "Bear Down, Chicago Bears" fight song tells us the Bears are the pride and joy of Illinois—but actual, literal bears are scarce in the state.However, at least one bear has been spotted in downstate Illinois lately—and it was not Staley, the mascot for the human football-playing Bears of the NFL. This was the real thing.This week, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources noted that North American black bears have established populations in Missouri and Wisconsin—and thus, bears sometimes come into Illinois during the summer months despite no resident populations in the state.Recently, bear sightings have been...
Juvenile arrested after threatening another with a firearm in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A juvenile has been arrested after threatening another with a firearm in Carbondale. On July 19th around 10:45pm, police received a complaint about a male in possession of a handgun and threatening a store manager in the 500 block of East Main Street. The male was not immediately located, but a few hours later police received another complaint of someone with a firearm and similar vehicle description.
Back to School Expo Saturday at The Pavilion in Marion
MARION – The Franklin-Williamson Positive Youth Development Action Team will host a free Back to School Expo at the Pavilion on Sioux Drive in Marion Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carrie Eldridge is with University of Illinois Extension. She says the event will help parents get their...
CHOICES to hold 50th anniversary gala
MEMPHIS – CHOICES Center for Reproductive Health will hold its fiftieth anniversary gala on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Memphis-based reproductive healthcare provider, opened a clinic in Carbondale not long after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022. “As we mark our golden anniversary, CHOICES is thrilled to celebrate five...
Illinois quick hits: More layoffs announced; suspects sentenced for stealing mail
Manufacturers Caterpillar and John Deere are laying off workers. Moline-based John Deere laid off 170 employees this week, following hundreds more layoffs in the Quad Cities area the past few months. Caterpillar officials confirmed that the company implemented a one-week layoff for employees in East Peoria. According to Industrial Technology...
Big Changes Coming to 23 Illinois Costco Stores in September
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's actually not true for 23 Costco store locations in Illinois that will be changing in September and I predict many will be unhappy with what's coming. Let me be clear that I'm not business expert and I have no...
IDOC, police department issue statement on ‘inflammatory’ Facebook posts
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Two Illinois agencies have issued statements about offensive comments made on social media Thursday. The Illinois Department of Corrections issued a statement announcing a correctional officer has been placed on administrative leave after they made an offensive Facebook post. “The Department has been made aware of social media posting on Facebook […]
Could Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker become Kamala Harris’ VP running mate?
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is a possibility for Vice President on the Democratic ticket in the 2024 Presidential Election, as he has been listed on a shortlist of potential candidates and has received a call from Harris' campaign.
Here's how to register to vote in Illinois ahead of the 2024 presidential election
The 2024 presidential election is coming up fast, and many may be wondering how they can vote in the state of Illinois. There are multiple avenues toward registration in the state, including same-day voter registration and grace-period registration, and here's a breakdown of how you can cast a ballot this November.
Illinois Now Forecast to Lose 400,000 Residents in Next 20 Years
There's good news and bad news about a new population forecast for Illinois. The bad news is that the state is forecast to lose almost 400,000 residents in the next couple of decades. The good news is rentals should be easier to find. This is based on a new ranking...
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