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Newly dedicated Illinois bridge honors US military
MARION, Ill.— Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman was joined by state and local officials on Monday to dedicate the new Westminster Drive bridge over Interstate 57, a project that pays tribute to the armed forces and veterans while serving an important transportation role for the region. “As the sun...
Recruitment challenges persist as police agencies seek qualified candidates
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — The shortage of police officers continues to be a problem nationwide. Some are now concerned that the recent shooting of Sonya Massey will make it harder to recruit new officers. We talked with two statewide agencies dedicated to the well-being of officers across the state....
Illinois Now Forecast to Lose 400,000 Residents in Next 20 Years
There's good news and bad news about a new population forecast for Illinois. The bad news is that the state is forecast to lose almost 400,000 residents in the next couple of decades. The good news is rentals should be easier to find. This is based on a new ranking...
Pritzker signs bill aimed at preventing Black mothers from pregnancy-related deaths
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Since statistics show Black women are three times as likely to suffer from pregnancy-related medical conditions than White women, Illinois Gov. Pritzker signed a bill package Monday aimed at improving mortality rates. Relying upon data from the Illinois Department of Public Health that showed mortality rates are higher for Black women […]
Awaiting surge, Pritzker says border crossings down past several months
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker still won’t say if he’s being vetted to be the Democrat’s next vice presidential candidate, but he did comment on the potential for a new wave of migrants coming the state. An Illinois Republican says U.S. taxpayers can’t afford Pritzker's policies on the national ticket. Asked Monday if he’s being vetted for second in command of the country now that Joe Biden has...
Bear Spotted Galloping Thru Carbondale, Illinois Farm Field
Do you doubt that there are more bears in Missouri and Illinois than ever before? Here's more video proof as a black bear was spotted galloping through a field near Carbondale, Illinois recently. I just came across this YouTube short shared by Scott McCree just a few days ago. Since...
Applications still open for archery deer hunting around Lake Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The City of Springfield’s City Water, Light and Power (CWLP) and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) are partnering again this year to allow archery deer hunting on specific properties around Lake Springfield from October through December. IDNR’s Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP)...
Man Charged With Public Indecency, Assaulting EMS Worker
GLEN CARBON - A man from Athens, Ill. faces multiple charges after assaulting an EMS worker and more during an incident of public indecency on Old Troy Road in Glen Carbon. Daniel G. Adams Jr., 43, of Athens, Ill., was charged with aggravated assault of an EMS worker (a Class 4 felony), public indecency (a Class A misdemeanor), obstructing a peace officer (a Class A misdemeanor) and being a pedestrian under influence of alcohol or drugs (a petty offense).
Illinois FOP: Justice has been moving swiftly in Sonya Massey case
Chris Southwood, Illinois Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge President, joins John Williams to talk about how his organization had nothing to do with the grievance filed by the Illinois FOP Labor Council in the shooting of Sonya Massey. Chris also discusses the vetting process when hiring police officers, how the SAFE-T Act made things […]
How to stay cool in this week’s extreme heat
Parts of north central Illinois, northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana are under a hazardous weather outlook, with thunderstorms, flooding and excessive heat possible, according to the National Weather Service. Local heat indices may exceed 100 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Brett Borchardt, a senior meteorologist...