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Illinois top class of 2027 offensive lineman to make visit to Wisconsin this fall
Top-ranked class of 2027 offensive lineman Cameron Wagner announced plans to visit Madison on Sept. 7 via X on Thursday. Wagner, a 6-foot-6, 280-pound prospect, will make his way to Wisconsin the weekend UW plays South Dakota on the gridiron. A.J. Blazek, UW’s esteemed offensive line coach, appears to have spearheaded the recruitment effort.
ATM Skimming Incidents Rise Nationwide: What Illinois Cardholders Should Know
Palos Park, IL – Debit card skimming incidents have surged nationwide, and Illinois residents are urged to protect their financial information. The latest data shows a nearly 40% year-over-year increase in compromised card reports (CCRs). Skimming incidents, which involve thieves installing devices on ATMs and card readers to steal card information, have become a serious threat across the country.
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Illinois High School Football Rankings: Loyola Academy Tops 2024 MaxPreps List
The Loyola Academy Ramblers lead the 2024 Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 Illinois high school football rankings, aiming for their third consecutive state championship. They boast a remarkable 45-2 record since 2021, with undefeated seasons in 2023 and the COVID-shortened 2021 campaign. Key seniors include LB Donovan Robinson and QB Ryan Fitzgerald, both committed to Division I programs. Edwardsville’s Iosa Epenesa is highlighted as the top player in the state, with impressive defensive stats fueling expectations for his team this season.
17-year-old juvenile arrested for shooting and car chase
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – The Danville Police Department (DPD) responded to reports on Buchanan St. of gunshots being fired and quickly rushed to the scene. Investigations led to the department finding a 17-year-old juvenile who suddenly resisted arrest. On Wednesday, August 21 at 8:47pm, the DPD responded to...
Look Out Swimmers, a Bear Spotted Swimming in this Illinois Lake
When you go swimming in Illinois, you need to understand the dangers in the water. Now, you need to consider the possibility that there are bears swimming in Illinois lakes as a new video share proves. This video was just shared a couple of hours ago by WSIL News 3...
Ugaste blasts Illinois’ rising unemployment rate
(The Center Square) – With Illinois already home to the second-worst unemployment rate in the country, Republican state Rep. Dan Ugaste is warning the worse may still be yet to come. New U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows the state’s unemployment rate now stands at 5.2%, or nearly a full percentage point above the national average of 4.3%, as at least 341,630 residents were reported to be looking for work over that time. ...
Former Tilton Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Three Class A Theft Misdemeanors; Receives 24 Months Conditional Discharge
Former Tilton Police Chief David Cornett has pleaded guilty to three counts of Class A Theft Misdemeanors and will be serving sentences of 24 months of Conditional Discharge concurrently. Prior to the Friday morning (Aug 23rd) plea, and sentencing by Judge Robert E. McIntire, charges against Cornett were reviewed. He...
Christie Clinic Photos: Oakwood Softball 2024
This photo album of the Oakwood Junior High Softball team is brought to you by Christie Clinic. The photos were taken by Amanda Sullivan Wells. To view the entire album visit: https://sjodaily.smugmug.com/Oakwood-Junior-High-2024.
After Five Years as Danville Police Chief; Yates Says There are Improvements, Challenges Remain, Never be Satisfied
ABOVE: Danville Police Chief Christopher Yates speaks during Friday morning, August 23rd swearing in of Probationary Officer Jose Munoz. During this past Tuesday evening’s (Aug 20th) Danville City Council meeting, Danville Police Chief Christopher Yates talked about progress that’s been made during his five years as chief. But Yates told us later in the week, following the swearing in of new Probationary Police Officer Jose Munoz; that despite a drop in violent crime or property crime, and despite a significant drop in shots fired incidents, such as 306 in 2020 to 91 in 2023; the job of the Danville Police Force is to never be satisfied.
Ahead of 2024 election, women voters in the Chicago suburbs weigh in on top issues
Illinois voters are hoping to gain a better understanding of where both major presidential candidates stand on various topics after Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks Thursday night, formally accepting the Democratic nomination. Suburban women came out strong to the polls in the 2020 presidential election. "Women are more than...
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