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Man shot at Nagle-Foster intersection on Chicago’s NW Side
An 18-year-old man was shot after a verbal altercation with another driver while waiting at a light at the Nagle-Foster intersection at about 6:20 a.m. Thursday, July 11, according to 16th (Jefferson Park) District police. A bullet went through a side window of the car and struck the driver, who...
Flash flooding closes roads, strands cars in Rockford
Slow-moving thunderstorms dumped significant rainfall across portions of the Stateline, including within the city of Rockford. Some nearby weather stations reported over 6″ of rainfall in a matter of hours. Waters were quick to rise under extreme rainfall rates of 1-2″ per hour, especially along Keith Creek near Charles Street.
Jury selection set for case of Rock Falls man accused in fatal fire
Whiteside County jury selection is set to begin Monday for a 44-year-old Rock Falls man police say is connected to a fire that killed a woman and two children in 2020 in a Sterling apartment complex. Steven W. Coleman faces felony charges including murder and arson, court records show. The...
EA Sports College Football 25: Wisconsin Badgers team preview
The wait is almost over! EA Sports College Football 25 releases Friday, July 19. The 247Sports team is proud to be the exclusive media group to get early access to playing the game. To make sure fans are ready for the launch of EA Sports College Football 25, we preview some of the top teams in the video game. Today, it is time to look deeper into the powerful Wisconsin Badgers out of the Big Ten.
Research Finds PFAS Levels in Foams on State Waterways Have Higher Levels Than the Water Below
(Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio) Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have found that naturally occurring foams on state waterways have PFAS levels as much as thousands of times higher than waters that lie below. According to Danielle Kaeding with Wisconsin Public Radio, the findings are part of a new...
Wisconsin basketball adds new opponent to 2024-25 non-conference schedule
Wisconsin men’s basketball is set to play Montana State as part of its 2024-25 non-conference schedule on Nov. 7 in Madison, according to a report from college basketball analyst Rocco Miller. The news arrives on the same day Wisconsin received its opener from the inaugural Greenbrier tip-off in White...
Truck hits 70-year-old tractor driver in Springfield, officials say
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Officers responded to reports of a pickup truck hitting a tractor Friday afternoon in Springfield, Dane County Sheriff officials say. Deputies responded to the crash at 4:37 p.m. on CTH K west of US Highway 12 in Springfield. The 32-year-old man driving the pickup truck hit...
2024 NATIONAL JUNIOR ANGUS SHOW (NJAS)
2024 NATIONAL JUNIOR ANGUS SHOW (NJAS) Madison, Wis., hosted 675 Angus juniors and their families who traveled to compete in the 2024 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) at the Alliant Energy Center from June 30 to July 6. National Junior Angus Association ( NJAA) members took part in the “ Showdown in Madtown” as they exhibited 963 entries during the weeklong event that included more than a dozen educational contests in addition to the cattle show. Reserve Heifer Calf Champion - Division Conley Honey Bear 3214 won reserve heifer calf champion—division 1 at the 2024 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), June 30 - July 6 in Madison, Wis. Hudson DeBerry, Olton, Texas, owns the winning heifer. (Photo by Pearl’s Pics)
Wisconsin Announces 2024 Big Ten Media Day Representatives
The Big Ten Media Days are set to kick off in two weeks (July 23-25) at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis, and the Wisconsin Football program has announced the Badgers 2024 team representatives. Subscribe now Three senior holdovers from the Paul Chryst era who have spent their entire careers in Madison are among the players joining head coach Luke Fickell for the Wisconsin football team's media day on July 23rd. Starting left tackle Jack Nelson, inside linebacker Jake Chaney, and First-Team All-Big Ten safety Hunter Wohler will make the trip to Indianapolis. It's also worth noting that this will be...
Wisconsin Badgers Football: Joe Huber, Versatile Offensive Lineman
In preparation for Wisconsin's 2024 football season, BadgerBlitz.com has ranked the top 30 players crucial for the team's success, considering factors like playing time and past performance. Joe Huber, an offensive lineman, transferred from Cincinnati to Wisconsin under Coach Luke Fickell, showcasing versatility and a strong pass-blocking ability. His experience and adaptability make him a key asset to the Badgers' offensive line.
NCAA Basketball: Top-25 impact incoming recruiting classes entering 2024-25 season
After starting the season 16-4, the Badgers struggled mightily toward the end of the year. Even with a run to the Big Ten Tournament Championship, it wasn’t enough to propel any momentum in the NCAA Tournament. Then the rocky offseason came along in which Greg Gard saw the departures...
Freeport welcomes weekend visitors to Tutty Baker Fest
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - The City of Freeport celebrates its founder through a family-friendly event in the downtown area. The three-day festival welcomes visitors to enjoy free festivities and remember a special figure in Freeport’s development. “Tutty Baker is considered to be the founder of Freeport,” Freeport mayor, Jodi...
Dangerous heat settling into Central Illinois
The hot and humid conditions will continue for the next few days. Sunday and Monday will be dangerously hot across Central Illinois. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the area from 1 p.m. Sunday until 8 p.m. Monday. With air temperatures in the mid-90s and dew...
Illinois jails allegedly use restraint chairs to detain people, often violating policies: report
A nine-month investigation by the Illinois Answers Project found an alarming number of Illinois jails are torturing people using restraining chairs.Some detainees were allegedly restrained for prolonged times, causing physical injuries and psychological trauma. In hundreds of cases, jail staff used a stun gun, Taser or pepper spray in the process, leading to death in some cases.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHuman rights groups have long decried the use of restraint chairs in American jails and prisons, where they say the device is prone to misuse and abuse that is akin to torture.The United Nations Committee Against Torture has urged U.S. officials to abolish the chairs, and Amnesty International has said inadequate training and supervision of their use has caused pain, injury and even death.The same brand of chair used in many Illinois jails was also used at Guantánamo Bay.However, records obtained by the Illinois Answers Project show the chairs continue to be used daily in some county jails.You can read more on the Illinois Answer Projects investigation on restraint chairs at illinoisanswers.org.
Illinois’ REAL ID Deadline Is One Year Away: Here Are The Details
After all the pandemic-caused deadline postponements, you may have thought that the day would never come, or maybe with all the other things you've had to think about and deal with over the last four years you've completely forgotten about Illinois' REAL ID. Either way, it's okay. For now, anyway.
Forward Madison FC postpones match after evacuating stadium due to weather
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Forward Madison FC said on Facebook Saturday night that they evacuated Breese Stevens Field due to severe weather. In later Facebook post, the team announced that the match had been postponed. It was not announced when the match would be rescheduled, but officials said all tickets from Saturday’s game would be valid.
Madison presence at RNC protests in Milwaukee could be muted
Thousands of protestors are expected to converge on the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next week to demonstrate outside the event grounds, but participation from Madison-based organizations is expected to be mixed. Some local groups say they plan to protest outside Fiserv Forum, where former President Donald Trump is set...
Community forums this week a chance to weigh in on city strategic plan
JANESVILLE — The city of Janesville will host three community forums this week to gather public input on its strategic plan. The first forum will be on Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m at the Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center, 1717 Center Ave. The second will be on Thursday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Hedberg Public Library in the Program Room, 316 Main St. The third will be in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 18 N. Jackson St. ...
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