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Illinois State Police Just Brought the Hammer Down on Carjacking
If you suddenly see the number of carjackings start to decline in Illinois, I know why. The Illinois State Police have spent the past several months bringing the hammer down on those who steal vehicles and the results of their operation are impressive. The Public Information Office of the Illinois...
New restaurant bringing the soul back to downtown Springfield
Operators of Aunt Lou’s Soul Food aim to do for soul food what their predecessor in the historic Ferguson Building in downtown Springfield did for Mexican fare. Cafe Brio, a downtown darling operating from 524 E. Monroe St. from 1994 to 2016, was the first in the market to serve fusion Mexican food with signature dishes like blackened tuna tacos and tamale muffins with shrimp and grits.
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.
Dengue Infecting More Illinoisans, CDC Issues Warning
The CDC has issued a warning as an illness spreads through Illinois. As of June 25th, there's a dengue warning in effect for the U.S., per the CDC, just in time for summer travel for a lot of folks. According to NBC Chicago, 27 Illinoisans are currently positive for dengue....
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.
Preseason football top 10: Falcons hoping to bring community together in 2024
Jul. 12—A refreshed roster hasn't changed the expectations for St. Thomas More's 8-man football team GIBSON CITY — Chad Augspurger isn't sweating the fact his Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley football team will only have five seniors this fall. If anything, he's leaning into it ahead of his third season at the helm of the program. "It's small-town football," Augspurger said. "There are two-ways ...
New chairman tries to unite fractured Illinois GOP heading into Milwaukee convention
Illinois Republicans head to Milwaukee for the party’s national convention on Monday amid the political upheaval of electing a new state chairman whose chief task will be be trying to quell growing ideological and geographic divisions fueled by the hard-line partisanship of presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump. Kathy Salvi of Mundelein, who has made unsuccessful runs for the U.S. ...
Illinois Dairy Queen Locations Passing Out Dilly Bars for National Ice Cream Day
Ice cream is always a good idea, but free ice cream is a better idea. You can score some free frozen treats on National Ice Cream Day from Dairy Queen. As a Midwesterner I appreciate all four seasons of the year, in fact the one year of my life that I lived in L.A. and didn't have seasons was one of my least favorites! We need the seasons so we know when to double our ice cream intake.
Do Not Approach Illinois 10 Most Wanted, All Considered Dangerous
Everyone would like to think they're a superhero, but this is one instance where you need to understand how dangerous real life can be. Law enforcement in Illinois has issued a warning about the 10 most wanted fugitives that should not be approached as they are all to be considered armed and dangerous.
Severe Weather Alert: Montana, Upper Midwest at Risk for Isolated Tornadoes
Chicago, IL – The NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued an Enhanced Risk (Level 3/5) for severe weather in portions of the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, including northern Illinois and Chicago. Multiple rounds of scattered severe thunderstorms are expected from this afternoon through the overnight hours. According...
Illinois, Wisconsin Roads Rank on List of Worst in US?
When you drive between Wisconsin and Illinois there's really no need for a sign to let you know when you've crossed the Stateline, because the condition of the roads will let you know that you've arrived. There's a new survey from Consumer Affairs that compiled data from several U.S. government...
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker urges Indiana Democrats to push through the 'chaos'
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker told Indiana Democrats to push through the chaos of the presidential election Friday in Indianapolis, two days after seemingly expressing concerns over the party’s presidential campaign. “If we stop worrying about whether they might call us woke, and instead worry about whether we're actually waking...
State marks milestone at dispensary ribbon cutting
Jul. 12—CHAMPAIGN — A local dispensary marks the 100th social equity license issued by the state of Illinois. The milestone was announced a Friday morning ribbon cutting ceremony for The Dispensary's new store in Champaign, located at 1826 Glenn Park Drive. "We are very proud to have the honor," said principal officer Jeff Soenksen. Erin Johnson, Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer for the ...
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