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Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too.
CHARLESTON, Ill. – Brice Fritz was naked, strapped down to a chair in a jail cell when a staff member monitoring her via video delivered 80,000 volts of electricity through the stun cuff on her leg. “I felt like I was being electrocuted,” Fritz told the Illinois Answers Project,...
Surveillance images capture break-ins at pharmacies in IL and MO
Three suspects were caught on surveillance cameras breaking into Comprehensive Care Pharmacy in Breese, Illinois, for the second time in 13 months, and other independent pharmacies in the area were also targeted in a string of break-ins.
Senator Faraci, Congresswoman Kelly Offer Feedback on What’s Happening Elsewhere
During their Thursday (July 18th) afternoon stop at the Gilbert Street Cafe for a roundtable on rural issues, Democratic State Senator Paul Faraci and Democratic Congresswoman Robin Kelly were asked by Central Illinois Media Group about the current national political situation for their party. Congresswoman Kelly was very clear in saying that: First, she does not think having COVID would be a deciding factor in whether or not President Biden remains in the race. And second, she is behind President Biden no matter what he decides to do; and it’s his choice.
OSHA Fines Illinois Contractor for Repeated Fall Protection Violations
Miller Building Systems LLC faces $354,912 in proposed penalties. A construction contractor in Illinois faces $354,912 in proposed penalties for repeatedly exposing workers to deadly fall hazards. OSHA inspectors cited Elmer Miller—operating as Miller Building Systems LLC—for four willful violations observed at sites in Mahomet and Savoy. According...
Ken Jennings leaves fans offended after ‘cheap shot’ towards Jeopardy!’s new champ Jay Fisher
JEOPARDY! host Ken Jennings has offended some viewers with his recent jab at champion Jay Fisher. The game show host took a crack at the Illinois native's brief political career and shocked viewers with his comments. During Tuesday's episode of Jeopardy!, Jay revealed early in the episode that was a...
Thousands of stateliners adapt to days without power
(WIFR) - ComEd crews work to restore power to homeowners across the stateline facing their third day in the dark, but a limited number of hands makes the task difficult. As of Wednesday evening, more than 45,000 people throughout Northern Illinois face the effects of three days of power outages, according to ComEd.
Library hosts Murder Mystery Game Night
As part of the Canton Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, the library will host a Murder Mystery Game Night on Tuesday, July 23 at 6:00 PM for adults and teens. Participants must register in advance by calling573-288-5279 or emailing cantonmopubliclibrary@gmail.com. Registration is limited. Throughout the course of the evening,...
QPD Blotter for July 17, 2024
Earl J. Bryant, 53, Quincy, Retail Theft at 837 Jefferson St. 113. James Venus Jr., 64, homeless for Trespassing at 405 Vermont St. NTA 128. Ryan M. Miller, 20, Payson, FTA Expired Registration at N. 20th St. and Broadway St. 186. Tyler R. Arbet, 28, 401 Cherry St., Disregard Stop...
UTV stolen from Edina found abandoned in Marion County
EDINA, Mo. — A UTV stolen from northeast Missouri last month was found abandoned two counties away. Someone took a 2007 John Deere Gator from The Farm Shop in Edina on June 26, 2024. Edina Police Chief Ryan Bishop told The Edina Sentinel that the side-by-side was recovered in...
Burlington woman arrested for drug possession
Burlington, IA- The Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a Burlington woman for possession of a controlled substance. According to a news release, at about 9:03 PM Tuesday, July 16th, Des Moines County Deputies stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation at Central Avenue and Columbia Street in Burlington.
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