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Should Michigan Adopt The Illinois Purge Law?
In July of 2022, lawmakers in Illinois decided to implement a new law that would reduce the number of residents who were spending time behind bars in the county jails. As the state of Illinois was facing issues with being understaffed in their jails and holding offenders for too long, they decided that something had to be done in the justice system. Illinois lawmakers would gather and deliberate on what many have dubbed the Purge law to help fix their county jail issues.
Pritzker signs bill creating new Department of Early Childhood
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday creating a new cabinet-level state agency dedicated to early childhood education and development. The new Department of Early Childhood, which will become operational in July 2026, will take over programs currently housed across three state agencies, including funding for preschool programs, child care centers and the licensing of day care centers.
Senate GOP Leader talks Republican chairman exit ahead of convention
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — There are only a couple of weeks left until the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, but the Illinois Republican Party is struggling its way onto the convention floor after chairman Don Tracy announced that he will be resigning due to turmoil within the party. “He’s been a good steward of the […]
The data inside Illinois’ pretrial release program
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — It’s been about 10 months since cash bail was eliminated in Illinois. Now, the office overseeing the entire system and transition has released a treasure trove of data about how the cases have been going since. “I think the big picture story that this data tells is that, despite all the concerns […]
Effingham Co. Animal Shelter is full; has no open kennels
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — The Effingham County Animal Shelter announced they are completely full and are asking for anyone interested in adopting to check out some of their available dogs. Earlier this week, the shelter announced in a Facebook post that they have reached capacity, including in their emergency kennels. As of Friday evening, the […]
Injury crashes, fatalities on Missouri roads this Fourth of July weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol's holiday counting period is coming to an end Sunday evening. Nearly 71 million people across the country were expected to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday weekend, according to AAA. Travel has increased by 5% compared to 2023 and by 8% since 2019. AAA's Senior The post Injury crashes, fatalities on Missouri roads this Fourth of July weekend appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
US Marshals Warn of Half Dozen Missouri Fugitives Still at Large
Once upon a time, I thought I was made for a career in law enforcement. Fortunately, for the general public, that didn't work out. However, the United States Marshals was the goal back then and they remain one of the most effective law enforcement agencies. According to their website, there are a half dozen Missouri fugitives still at large.
Uptown Normal pub celebrates 50 years
NORMAL (25News Now)—Pub II turned 50 this Saturday, and the business commemorated the milestone with a parking lot party. The pub opened in 1974 and has been a staple in the Normal community for five decades. Saturday’s party included a beer truck, live music, and their fan-favorite cheeseballs.
Illinois site brings people up close with animals
ARCOLA, Ill. — Aikman Wildlife Adventure in Arcola, Illinois, gives people a chance to get close to animals not usually seen in Illinois forests or farms. The attraction is 40 acres, with half of it is a drive-thru experience and the other half walkable. James Aikman, president of Aikman Wildlife Adventure, said the attraction began construction in September 2015 and the drive-thru opened in March 2016.
Illinois basketball: Former Commit Jeremiah Fears discusses decommitment
Jeremiah Fears announced his decision to de-commit from Illinois basketball earlier in the week. The decision was tough to swallow for many Illinois basketball fans, however, made a lot of sense for both parties. Fears is one of the top combo guards in the class of 2025 and would like to expedite his path to the professional ranks. There have been many discussions regarding a decision to reclass into the class of 2024 as Fears has already graduated high school. On the flip side, Illinois basketball has a roster that is filled to the brim and simply cannot give Fears the role that he desires in the 2024 season.
Former county auditor Rick Faccin dies
Former Madison County board member and auditor Rick Faccin has died. The Alton native was a graduate of Alton High School, Lewis and Clark Community College, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and St. Louis University. With a background in social work, Faccin headed-up Catholic Charities and won numerous awards while being...
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