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Mt. Vernon resident asking for stricter firework ordinance
MOUNT VERNON, In. (WEHT) -Fireworks are often part of 4th of July celebrations, but one Mount Vernon resident has had enough with the noise. Deborah Hall says, “Over the Fourth of July, several days before and several days after it was like a war zone in our very tight neighborhoods the houses are very close […]
Winnebago principal’s personal experience inspires Illinois school’s cardiac safety law
WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — This Fall, all schools in Illinois will be required to have a plan in place in the event of a cardiac arrest on school grounds. A Winnebago principal advocated for the law after it happened to her, and now her school is one of three Heart Safe Schools in the state. […]
Louisville instructor out of a job after post on Trump assassination attempt
(The Center Square) – The Louisville college instructor who made a controversial social media post over the weekend regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is out of a job, and he's blaming the school for kowtowing to "domestic terrorism." One day after announcing the faculty member was on unpaid leave, Bellarmine University issued a statement Tuesday evening saying the individual "is no longer a Bellarmine employee." The...
Chicago mayor plans removal of George Washington statue in City Hall
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has decided to remove a statue of George Washington in City Hall, but, according to a top aide, the decision has nothing to do with the first president being a slave owner. The statue is located on the fifth floor right outside Johnson’s office, but the...
Charges filed against Illinois deputy in death of Sonya Massey
An Illinois sheriff’s deputy has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old woman who had called authorities over concerns about a prowler, officials said Wednesday. Sonya Massey was killed inside her home after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call at around 12:50 a.m....
OPPD mutual aid shifts to Illinois
WESTERN ILLINOIS - The Omaha Public Power District’s 17-person mutual aid team arrived in Des Moines, Iowa, Tuesday evening to assist MidAmerican Energy with power restoration efforts. Photos courtesy of OPPD. A storm on Monday left tens of thousands without power in Iowa. Their work location shifted Wednesday to...
Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
To help folks who need to store personal belongings and other items while cleaning up, that company that's America's #1 choice for do-it-yourself movers is giving people free storage for the next month.
Severe storms slam the area
A severe weather system slammed northern Illinois and the Chicago area Monday night, producing severe. thunderstorms, wind gusts of up to 75 mph in some areas, and tornadoes. Warning sirens were heard throughout DuPage County after 9 p.m. As many as 10 tornadoes were reported in the Chicago area Monday night, including one outside O’Hare Airport.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Two Galesburg girls take top places in Li’l Miss Illinois Pageant
A pair of Galesburg girls took the top two places in the Li’l Miss Illinois pageant Sunday. Kynleigh Fox, the daughter of Stacy Dunham, and Lia Barraza Sloan, the daughter of Leno and Sabrina Barraza, both competed in the Miss Illinois Youth Program along with other contestants for the title of Li’l Miss Illinois.
Sikeston man sentenced to more than 50 years on drug charges
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - A Sikeston man was sentenced to more than 50 years in prison on drug charges. According to a news release from the Scott County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Andrew J. Sales, Jr., was sentenced on Wednesday, July 17 to 30 years on count one, 15 years on count two, seven years on count three and fines on counts four and five. All sentences are to run consecutively for a total of 52 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections.
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