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Illinois FOP: Justice has been moving swiftly in Sonya Massey case
Chris Southwood, Illinois Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge President, joins John Williams to talk about how his organization had nothing to do with the grievance filed by the Illinois FOP Labor Council in the shooting of Sonya Massey. Chris also discusses the vetting process when hiring police officers, how the SAFE-T Act made things […]
How to stay cool in this week’s extreme heat
Parts of north central Illinois, northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana are under a hazardous weather outlook, with thunderstorms, flooding and excessive heat possible, according to the National Weather Service. Local heat indices may exceed 100 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Brett Borchardt, a senior meteorologist...
‘This dog will not hunt’; Feds say Supreme Court ruling has no impact on Madigan bribery allegations
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent interpretation of a key anti-corruption law does not dismantle the sprawling racketeering case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, which should proceed to trial in October as scheduled, prosecutors argued in a court filing Monday. “This dog will not hunt,” prosecutors wrote about arguments by Madigan’s attorneys that the high court’s decision ...
25 Illinois Red Lobsters May Have Just Been Saved from Bankruptcy
The report of Red Lobster's demise may have been a bit premature after all. It appears that 25 Illinois locations may have just been saved from bankruptcy thanks to a sale in the 11th hour. According to Scrape Hero and Red Lobster's official site, there are currently 25 restaurants in...
John A. Logan College announces new mascot, asks public help in naming process
John A. Logan College is set to unveil a new mascot soon. The college announced on Wednesday General John A. Logan’s horse will be their new mascot and they are seeking input for the name. “We are excited to introduce our new mascot as a tribute to General Logan’s...
Police asking for help in burglary investigation
HERRIN, Ill. (KFVS) - Herrin Police are asking for the public’s help in investigating a home invasion and burglary. The crime took place at a home on the 100 block of West Van Buren Street around 11:50 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. Anyone with video footage nearby or anyone...
Marion Police K9 Loeki Passes Away
MARION – A long-time Marion Police Department K9 has passed away. Marion Police Chief David Fitts says K9 Loeki passed away Monday. Loeki was 14 years old. Loeki, a Belgian Malinois, was a 12-plus year member of the Marion Police Department. Chief Fitts says it was initially planned for...
Illinois quick hits: Report on Harrisburg youth center; child labor law updates
Prosecutors argue Madigan's case continues Federal prosecutors are rejecting the notion that charges against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should be tossed because of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The justices found that a statute criminalizing bribery among state and local officials does not also criminalize after-the-fact rewards known as gratuities. Madigan, accused of reaping the benefits of private legal work that was illegally steered to his law firm, faces bribery and racketeering charges. ...
Shooting inside Dutchtown gas station leaves man dead
ST. LOUIS — A man was fatally shot Monday afternoon inside a Dutchtown gas station. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called at about 2:50 p.m. Monday to a shooting inside Kaiser's Grand Mart at 5008 South Grand Boulevard. There, they found a 62-year-old man with a bullet-related injury unconscious and barely breathing on the floor of the business.
Oli Marmol makes sure to let door hit Dylan Carlson on way out of Cardinals clubhouse
Dylan Carlson is the St. Louis Cardinals former top prospect, though he's been shopped by John Mozeliak for over a year now. At his best, Carlson was a former NL Rookie of the Year candidate, but has cooled considerably over the last few years. In 2024, he's hitting under the Mendoza line with a slash line of .198/.275/.240.
Illinois Now Has Cannabis Dispensary Located On Boat Dock
The newest cannabis dispensary in Illinois is located on a lake and offers dockside service. I'm going to step out on a limb to say I think this legal recreational marijuana thing has worked out okay for Illinois. Okay, I'm just kidding, it's frickin' huge. Millions and millions of dollars have been generated in just a handful of years.
Rev. Sharpton calls for Illinois police reform law in wake of Sonya Massey killing
CHICAGO — The Rev. Al Sharpton on Tuesday called for Illinois lawmakers to pass a law in Sonya Massey’s name that would prevent law enforcement officers with serious misconduct infractions from moving to new jurisdictions. “If you’re bad in one precinct, why would we think all of a sudden you had some kind of Damascus […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Multiple Counties
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 571 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHRISTIAN SHELBY IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS CLARK COLES CUMBERLAND IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS CLAY CRAWFORD EFFINGHAM JASPER LAWRENCE RICHLAND THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHARLESTON, EFFINGHAM, FLORA, GREENUP, LAWRENCEVILLE, MARSHALL, MATTOON, NEWTON, OLNEY, ROBINSON, SHELBYVILLE, AND TAYLORVILLE.
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