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Organized retail crime costs Illinois retailers, consumers, taxpayers
(The Center Square) – Illinois retailers, consumers and taxpayers are all paying a price for organized retail crime. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul told The Center Square that organized retail crime involves much more than just smash-and-grab incidents. “It’s rail theft. It’s theft from warehouses, theft from big box stores, the Home Depots, the Walmarts and so forth. It’s not just in urban areas. It’s throughout the state,” Raoul said. ...
Northern Illinois Residents Alerted to Severe Thunderstorm Risk: Stay Indoors This Afternoon
Rockford, IL – Northern Illinois, including Rockford and Woodstock, is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 4 p.m. this afternoon. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of possible strong storms developing over the area, capable of producing damaging winds up to 70 mph and hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter.
On the Ground as Illinois Begins Construction on 3D Printed Housing
What resembled a space vehicle launchpad—complete with a 40 ft x 40 ft pad encircled by a steel lattice and twin two-story gantries towering over the corners—was in fact the site of a groundbreaking project. One of the gantries began to glide along the lattice, revealing its true identity: the head of an enormous 3D printer. It was extruding a cementitious substance, akin to a giant tube of adhesive traversing a dry white gum-line. Despite the sweltering summer heat, the crowd stirred with excitement as they witnessed history: one of the first 3D-printed domiciles designed to withstand earthquakes in the United States had begun construction.
UPDATE: Three arrested after alleged armed robbery of postal worker
PEORIA, Ill. – An adult and two juveniles are in custody in connection with the alleged armed robbery of a postal service worker. It happened around 1:30 Monday afternoon in the 300 block of N. Republic. Spokesperson Simon Roth says as officers arrived a female victim told them she...
Man Arrested By Morris Police For DUI & Speeding 70 Miles Over Limit
The Morris Police Department arrested a man accused of speeding 70 miles over the posted speed limit. Jayson Powell, 27, of Coal City was charged with DUI, Speeding 35 miles or more above posted limit and Reckless Driving, all class A misdemeanors. Morris Police Deputy Chief Chad Skelton said an...
Celebrity Singer’s Semi-Truck Crashes Into Illinois Bridge
A semi-truck carrying equipment for a big summer concert tour got stuck under a bridge in Illinois. The Show Must Go On After Concert Tour Truck Gets Stuck Under Illinois Bridge. Being on the road as a famous musician is not an easy job. The bigger the artist, then the...
Program assists Illinois communities with water projects
(The Center Square) – Billions of dollars continue to be poured into water infrastructure projects around Illinois. There is a state program that provides low-interest loans for wastewater, stormwater and drinking water projects. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s State Revolving Fund includes two loan programs with interest rates under 2%. "The first one is the Water Pollution Loan Program,” said Nidhan Singh, deputy section manager for the program during a...
Arrest Announced In Streator City Park Shooting
A little over a month after a shooting in Streator's City Park, the alleged gunman in that case has been tracked down. Thirty-three-year-old Tyshawn Doyle of Streator was taken into custody Monday by the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force. He's charged with being an armed habitual criminal and aggravated discharge of a firearm.
Jace Owen Acquires Lincoln Trail Motosports, Plans Expansion with New Training Facility
Casey, IL – Jace Owen, former professional racer, has acquired Lincoln Trail Motosports, a premier motocross facility located in Casey, Illinois. Owen, who has deep roots in the racing community, aims to elevate the facility by continuing its tradition of hosting top-tier race events while introducing VIP Academy MX, an all new training facility.
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