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Decomposed body found floating in Joliet pump house, police say
A decomposed body was found in a south suburban pump house on Tuesday, according to police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA group of three men and a woman were "exploring" the US Steel property at 941 Collins Street around 6:47 p.m.They entered the pump house and found a body floating in four to five feet of water, Joliet police said.The group immediately called 911.Joliet Fire officials removed the body of a man, which was "in an advanced stage of decomposition."The man's identity and cause of death have not been released.Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
Chicago native to serve as Joliet's first-ever Poet Laureate
Uxmar Torres has been chosen as Joliet’s first-ever Poet Laureate, an honor he called incredibly meaningful. The South Side native will spend the next two years organizing writing workshops and other poetry related events around the city.
Morris Police introduces Officer Jace Carpenter
Jul. 3—The Morris Police Department introduced a new officer, Jace Carpenter, during the Monday City Council meeting. Carpenter took his oath from Mayor Chris Brown in front of his family and the City Council, and Police Chief Alicia Steffes introduced him to the community. Carpenter is from Champaign, and attended the Law Enforcement Academy at the College of DuPage, where he received high ...
Illinois Police Officer’s Rescue of Aggressive Snapping Turtle Goes Viral
You think the police academy trains for situations like this?. A police officer from Illinois has gone viral after his recent rescue of a snapping turtle that was struggling to cross a busy road. Police Rescue Snapping Turtle. It was a matter of "right place, right time" as the now-viral...
1972 - Jones, Schuler win Twin-50’s at Grundy
Morris, Ill. (July 3, 1972) - Tom Jones of Northbrook and Lee Schuler of Lockport scored open-competition late model wins Monday night at the Grundy County Speedway in the first annual Twin-50 races. The first race saw the fastest qualifiers start up front and Ed Hoffman of Niles had that...
City of Morris honors Saratoga School state champions in track and field
Jul. 2—The City of Morris honored two Saratoga School state champions in track and field Monday night, Aubrey McConnell and Sophia Day. Both McConnell and Day competed in shotput, with McConnell winning the 7th grade state championship and Day winning the first ever wheelchair shotput championship. Both students competed in the state championships at the end of the school year in May. ___ ...
Illinois quick hits: Group sues Northwestern for discrimination
Group sues Northwestern for discrimination A lawsuit is accusing Northwestern University’s Law School of discriminating against white men. The federal complaint was filed by the group, “Faculty, Alumni and Students Opposed to Racial Preferences.” The suit claims the school violated anti-discrimination laws by hiring women and people of color over white men with more qualified credentials. ...
New Illinois law sparks fear of possible statewide landlord registry
(The Center Square) – A new Illinois law says mobile home tenants can’t be evicted for not paying rent, but only if the park itself is not up on their license and fees. State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, carried Senate Bill 2834 in the House and explained the measure already exists in current statute but the replication in the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenants Rights Act is a way to bring greater awareness to residents that this is existing law. ...
Illinois Fireworks: Know What’s Legal to Avoid a Fine
No 4th of July is complete without some form of fireworks extravaganza. However, understanding the legal status of fireworks is crucial. While some are perfectly legal to use in the Land of Lincoln, others are strictly prohibited. Sparklers and Smoke Bombs: Legal Fireworks for a Fun Night. Let's start with...
Warm and Active June Kicks Off Summer
The preliminary statewide average June temperature was 74.4 degrees, 2.2 degrees above the 1991-2020 average and the 18th warmest June on record going back to 1895. The preliminary statewide total June precipitation was 3.39 inches, 1.26 inches below normal and the 46th driest June on record statewide. Data are provisional...
Illinois Closings: This Fast Food Giant May Be Shuttering Stores
For over a year now, it seems as though each new week brings some news about another company with locations throughout the country deciding (or being forced to decide) to permanently close multiple locations. We've seen several major retailers in Illinois close their doors forever, and we've seen even more...
Weather postpones some July 4th events in Central Illinois
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — As possible inclement weather threatens to soil stars, stripes, and sparklers in Central Illinois, some July 4th fireworks displays and activities are being postponed. Jacksonville festivities, including the Nichols Park fireworks and Morgan County VFW Post 1379’s Independence Day Celebration, are being pushed back. The Nichols Park fireworks were originally set […]
New program in Illinois compares farming practices and outcomes
(The Center Square) – A farming program in Illinois aims to improve farm incomes and environmental outcomes. Precision Conservation Management recently released a summary of nine years worth of in-field data from Illinois farms. Farmers enrolled in PCM receive annual data analysis for their farm in addition to access to conservation experts and guidance on cost-share programs available to farmers. Through their data analysis, the program aims to identify conservation practices that effectively address environmental issues without risking the farmers’ bottom line. ...
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