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FDA: Quaker Oats’ Danville Plant May have been Contaminated with Salmonella for Four Years
DANVILLE — The local Quaker Oats plant that closed in June may have been contaminated with salmonella for as long as four years, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In a letter to parent company PepsiCo last month following a recall of millions of granola bars and...
Illinois Ramping Up Efforts to Stop Horrific Human Trafficking
If I were given superpowers to stop just one injustice in the world, it would likely be this one. Human trafficking is a horrific crime and the state of Illinois is ramping up efforts to crack down on those that exploit the safety and freedom of others. The Illinois State...
‘Have a Nice Day!’ Text Scam Ripping Off Many Victims in Illinois
Beware of any text you receive where a stranger appears polite and "nice". A new one is now making the rounds in Illinois where victims are receiving a link that includes many pleasantries, but it's sinister and will empty your bank account. The state of Illinois has issued several warnings...
Empty Illinois Civil War Era House Has Hidden Underground Bunker
You never know what you'll discover when you explore a home that dates back to the Civil War era. That's what happened in Illinois not that long ago when urban explorers found that an abandoned house also included a hidden secret underground bunker. There's no exact location given other than...
Illinois High School Cancels Varsity Football Season
Some high school seniors were crushed when their high school decided to cancel the varsity football season. No Football Season For These Illinois High School Seniors. Football is by far my favorite sport. I played for 8 years, 5th grade, and through high school. I had a blast. I wish I could've played in college but I didn't have the size or skills. It was a big part of my life, especially my senior year. I couldn't imagine not having that experience.
‘Have a Nice Day!’ Text Scam Ripping Off Many Victims in Illinois
Beware of any text you receive where a stranger appears polite and "nice". A new one is now making the rounds in Illinois where victims are receiving a link that includes many pleasantries, but it's sinister and will empty your bank account. The state of Illinois has issued several warnings...
Small Illinois City Arena Rated Top 100 In U.S. For Ticket Sales
Chicago isn't the only city in Illinois that hosts great concerts and live events. Secondary Illinois City Rising Through The Ranks For Ticket Sales. The Midwest, especially Illinois has been a hub for concerts and live events. There are venues throughout our state that host some of the biggest names in entertainment. Of course, Chicago is a big part of that but other cities are stepping up to the plate too.
Nearly All Illinois AT&T Customers Just Had Personal Data Exposed
If your cell phone provider in Illinois is AT&T, you need to keep a close eye on your credit history and personal information as the company has revealed that nearly all of its customers were exposed in a historic data breach. This alert comes directly from AT&T. They have created...
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.
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