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City of Galva Cleanup Week from September 30th to October 5th
Galva is gearing up for its second cleanup week, set to take place from September 30th to October 5th, 2024. This initiative, open only to city residents, vows to help clean up the community efficiently. Those participating will need to show proof of residency to dispose of their eligible items at the city maintenance yard. Additionally, if transportation poses a challenge, handicapped residents can arrange for items to be picked up. Assistance will only be available from 7 AM to 1 PM on Monday, September 30, Tuesday, October 1st, and Wednesday, October 2nd. They will only come to your residence one time for pickup. Keep in mind that this service won’t accept hazardous materials or restricted items. It’s a great opportunity for locals to declutter and contribute to a cleaner, greener environment in Galva.
Archdiocese of Chicago announces Illinois' first natural burial site
PALATINE, Ill. - One suburban cemetery is going green when it comes to going 'six feet under.'. The Archdiocese of Chicago is introducing natural burials and has unveiled a natural burial site at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Cemetery in Palatine. While natural burials are not a new concept, the...
Carnival returns, new attractions coming to Tri-County Fair
MENDOTA -- The summer is ending. School is back in session, the sun is setting earlier, and the temperatures are hiking up for a few weeks before they plumet into fall. This all means one thing in Mendota, it's time for the Tri-County Fair, Thursday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 2. Gates open at 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and noon on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Claimants seek $58 million, allege ISP negligence around Highland Park shooter
(The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers could be on the hook for monetary awards to claimants suing Illinois State Police for alleged negligence in the run up to the 2022 Highland Park mass shooting. Seven people died and dozens were injured in the shooting that took place on Independence...
$483k Awarded to 3 Illinois Cities for Water Supply Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy has awarded $483,790 to three public water supply facilities through the Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program. READ MORE: Illinois and Wisconsin Residents Being Warned of 'Puppy Scam'. According to a press release from the Illinois EPA, these grants are aimed...
Public submissions for new design of Illinois state flag will soon be accepted
The state of Illinois might be getting a new flag.Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said public submissions for a new design will be accepted starting Tuesday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchTen of those designs will be selected.SEE ALSO: Rancho Cucamonga woodworker's patriotic passion, making flags that are works of artAfter a public feedback period, the general assembly will decide whether to adopt a new flag or keep the current one.Visit www.ilsos.gov or submit designs via mail addressed to Illinois Flag Commission, Howlett Building, Room 476, 501 S. Second St., Springfield, IL 62756.Minnesota unveiled its new flag in December 2023, using a similar method to the one adopted by Illinois, a news release from Giannoulias' office Wednesday said. Both Michigan and Maine are also considering an official change in their state flags, the release said.
Downtown YMCA to name gym after Illinois State Senator Doris Turner
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Springfield YMCA is naming the Downtown YMCA Gymnasium in honor of Illinois State Senator Doris Turner. Turner will be recognized whenat a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at noon at the Springfield Downtown YMCA, 601 N. 4th. The Y...
Illinois Police Departments Show Troubling Patterns in Use of Traffic Stops
Investigation Finds Chicago Police Officers Routinely Fail to Report Traffic Stops. A recent investigation by a watchdog organization found that Chicago Police officers have routinely failed to document instances of traffic stops that do not end in arrest or charges, as many as 20,000 a month last year, in violation of a 2003 law which mandates that every traffic stop must be documented. This information stands in stark contrast to CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling reporting this past June that traffic stops in Chicago were down by approximately 87,000 stops from last year. What is particularly troubling about these numbers is that rates of traffic stops increased just as the department announced it would move away from the controversial “stop-and-frisk” tactic of patrolling, with some believing the practice is just a replacement to the policy that advocates say violated individuals Fourth Amendment rights. “It is quite concerning, especially if CPD is intentionally not recording traffic stops so they can claim they’re fixing the problem, when all they’re doing is hiding it behind an absence of data,” said Alexandra Block, director of the Criminal Legal System & Policing Project at the ACLU of Illinois. Many advocates believe that officers use minor traffic stops as a pretext to search for drugs and weapons in minority neighborhoods. CPD leadership seems to know that traffic stops present an issue, with Snelling asking that traffic stops be brought under the supervision of the federal courts under the federal consent decree that CPD has been under since 2019. However, advocacy groups remain skeptical about the effectiveness of the consent degree and what change it can bring to drivers who feel they are being profiled and the routine traffic stops are an infringement on their rights.
New owners to turn Onyx bar into restaurant with Cimino’s Italian kitchen in Machesney Park
MACHESNEY PARK — Matt Brickson and Brad Steele forged a friendship after meeting inside Onyx Bar and Grill more than a decade ago. Now, as business partners, they’ve bought the bar where they met and are transforming the space into a new family-friendly restaurant centered on Cimino’s Italian cuisine.
1 person taken into custody after failure to stop, trooper says
Scott Co., Iowa (KWQC) - Traffic was backed up on Interstate-74 at Interstate-80. One person was taken into custody. The Iowa State Patrol assisted the LeClaire Police Department with a failure to stop incident that resulted in one person being taken into custody around mile marker 297 on Interstate 80, according to a statement from ISP.
Acclaimed author whose new book reimagines Waco siege makes Iowa stops (AUDIO)
An internationally best-selling novelist and an alum of the Iowa Writer’s Workshop is appearing in Des Moines and Iowa City this week, while headlining the opening of the 22nd annual DMACC Celebration of Literary Arts. Bret Anthony Johnston is director of the Michener Center for Writers at the University...
Des Moines Co. cleans up after overnight storms
BURLINGTON, Iowa (KWQC) - Storms swept through Des Moines County overnight Tuesday. According to the Burlington Police Department Facebook page at 9:35 p.m. they posted urging residents to be patient with first responders as they dealt with multiple trees and lines down, flooding, and alarms going off. TV6 reached out...
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
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