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Tennessee McKamey Manor haunted attraction owner arrested, charged with domestic violence
The owner of an immersive haunted attraction in Tennessee was arrested Friday on domestic assault charges. An arrest affidavit shows Russ McKamey was taken into custody around 4 a.m. Friday at his Stephenson Road home in Summertown. ...
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
Victim identified in Herrin murder investigation
HERRIN, Ill. (WJPF) – Illinois State Police have identified the victim in a murder investigation in Herrin. 58 year old Virginia Melton of Herrin was identified as part of the investigation. Melton was located with multiple gunshot wounds at a residence in the 3100 block of Weaver Road Saturday July 13.
Carbondale Water Treatment Plant Experiences Equipment Failure
CARBONDALE – The Carbondale Water Treatment Plant is back in operation after it experienced a failure with a piece of secondary water treatment equipment Thursday. According to the City of Carbondale, the equipment was a non-essential piece and won’t affect overall water quality. City staff worked quickly to...
Still time to participate in SIU 2024 summer camps
It’s not too late for children to find fun, adventure and great learning experiences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2024 summer camps, including those focused on sports and art. The recently added Southern Illinois University Track & Field Throws Clinic is set for July 27-28, and athletes ages...
After Years of Controversy, Illinois Pauses CO2 Pipeline Construction, For Now
New safety requirements for carbon dioxide pipelines as well as a temporary ban on their construction are now in effect after Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed a bill that passed the General Assembly earlier this year. The law issues new regulations for carbon capture and sequestration, a technology used...
Grassroots campaign begins on an Illinois utility’s gas pipe replacement program
(The Center Square) – A coalition of consumer and environmental organizations have announced a grassroots campaign to raise awareness of the Illinois Commerce Commission investigation into an Illinois Utility’s pipe replacement program. The campaign follows a $300 million rate hike that Peoples Gas won last year, which was the largest in state history. The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of old, deteriorating natural gas pipes. ...
High School Racing Association Getting Young Drivers On Track
Many high school students dream of representing their schools under the lights on athletic fields across the country. In Wisconsin and Illinois, students can also represent their schools under the lights of their local short track. The High School Racing Association (HSRA) formed in 2020, racing at La Crosse Speedway...
Illinois quick hits: Worldwide outage grounds flights; 22 tornadoes confirmed in Illinois
Worldwide outage grounds flights A worldwide outage has grounded numerous flights at airports around Illinois. Several airlines and multiple services worldwide saw major disruptions in the wake of a major Microsoft and Crowdstrike outage. The University of Illinois campus experienced a significant network service interruption Friday morning, according to university police. Around 7:54 a.m., an Illini-Alert was sent out to students and faculty alerting them of the disruption. NWS confirms...
Man faces multiple charges after home invasion in Carrier Mills
CARRIER MILLS, Ill. (WJFP)A man suspected of Home Invasion and attacking two residents in Carrier Mills, is now in custody. Police in Carrier Mills and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office participated in a joint detail that led to the arrest of 24 year old Tyrese Isbell. He was taken into custody near Elkville.
Illinois GOP Leaders Won’t Commit to Accepting Election Results, Say They Remain Concerned About Fraud
(Produced by Blair Paddock and Amanda Vinicky) Leaders of the Illinois Republican Party declined Thursday to unconditionally accept the results of the upcoming 2024 presidential election, telling reporters they remain concerned about the prospect of fraud. That echoes the position of Republican nominee former President Donald Trump, who has said...
City Club of Chicago: From Legislation to Action – The Impact of Gun Safety Laws in Illinois
July 18, 2024 From Legislation to Action: The Impact of Gun Safety Laws in Illinois – Moderated by G-PAC’s President & CEO Kathleen Sances – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Senate President Don Harmon, Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly City Club event description: Since 2017, Illinois has ushered in five significant gun safety laws, thanks […]
Missouri children are losing Medicaid coverage at rate that is alarming pediatricians
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Dr. Maya Moody, a community pediatrician in St. Louis, knows a new month has begun when her clinic’s billing department runs patients’ names and she hears about the children no longer covered by Medicaid. One of those patients, now 3 years old and...
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