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The Chicago DNC everyone wants to forget
Chicago is hosting the Democratic National Convention (DNC) this year. It’s a return to the city for Democrats, who hosted an infamous convention there in 1968 that descended into riots in the street and chaos on the convention floor. That year, Americans, and especially Democrats, were up in arms...
DNC Attendee Smacks Woman in Hijab With ‘We Love Joe’ Sign After She Unfurls Protest Banner During Biden Speech
A woman in a hijab was attacked with a “We Love Joe” sign at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday after she unfurled a protest banner during President Joe Biden’s speech. After a group of attendees at the DNC unfurled a “Stop Arming Israel” banner during...
2 dead after UTV crash in rural Hebron
MCHENRY COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - The deaths of two men involved in a UTV crash in Hebron are under investigation. On Saturday, Aug. 17, the McHenry County Coroner’s Office says it was called to the scene of a UTV crash near the 13300 block of Thayer Road. Bryan Dahm, 36, of Woodstock and the other victim, whose identity has not been released, were found dead at the scene.
Traffic Touchpoint: Week of Aug. 19
QUAD CITIES, Ill., Iowa (KWQC) - A complete list of traffic alerts in the Iowa and Illinois TV6 viewing area. Alerts are ordered by which day they begin. TV6 will continue to update this weekly list as more alerts pop up. Have a traffic alert? Let us know at news@kwqc.com.
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/21/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Colleges around Illinois are welcoming back their students for the fall semester. While the campus police at the University of Illinois has stepped up their safety efforts, the police department is reminding students to make use of the wide variety of other resources the school has to offer, such as residence advisors, counselors, and medical facilities. Classes begin this week at Eastern Illinois and Illinois State Universities as well.
Illinois Police Increasing DUI Patrols Now Through Labor Day
Since residents like to party during the Labor Day Weekend, Illinois police are stepping up their DUI patrols to make sure everyone stays safe during the holiday. There Will Be More Illinois Police Hitting The Streets During Labor Day Weekend. It's hard to believe that in 2024 we still have...
Hot Dog! The Weinermobile Is Coming To Northern Illinois
The iconic Weinermobile is hitting the road and making stops at several Sullivan's grocery stores in Northern Illinois this September, and they'll be serving up their famous hotdogs too!. The "Wurst" News for Northern Illinois. I've seem a lot of strange and extraordinary things in my life, but the one...
Special Illinois Painting Class Features A Few Celebrity Tie-Ins
I believe this painting class in Illinois will become very popular because of all the celebrity tie-ins to the event. This IL Painting Class Has Connections To A Famous Clown, Actor, And Musician. This is going to be a really fun day in Illinois. It has several tie-ins with famous...
Doxing And Swatting On The Rise In Parts Of Illinois, Iowa And Wisconsin
A growing trend not just in larger parts of the Midwest, but the entire United States has the FBI warning parents about online privacy. It seems like kids know way more about the internet than we do. Sadly with that knowledge comes confidence. Kids may feel safe online thinking they know it well. This can lead to them accidentally releasing information about themselves. This information leak can then result in doxxing, or even worse... swatting.
KFC locations have abruptly closed in the Rockford area. Here's what we know
Several KFC locations in the Rockford area have closed. Recently affected locations include: 1502 Kilburn Ave., Rockford3035 11th St., Rockford1586 West Lane Road, Machesney Park1160 N. State St, Belvidere The stores in...
Pritzker makes impassioned speech at DNC, labels Trump a 'con artist'
Governor JB Pritzker revved up democrats during a prime-time speech Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention that was part attack on former President Trump and part boast about Illinois.
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