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Don’t Fall Victim to the Latest USPS Text Scam Circulating Illinois
We should all know better by now, but I nearly fell victim to a new package delivery text scam the other day, and I don't want the same thing to happen to you. Here's one thing I can guarantee about me; if you call or text me from a number I don't recognize, I will not answer or respond...ever. My notorious call screening usually saves me from phone scammers, BUT, when I have been waiting for over two weeks for Japanese Beetle traps I desperately need to arrive, receiving a text about a delivery issue almost had me falling hook, line, and sinker into the scammer's trap.
OPPD crew returning after supporting power restoration efforts in Iowa, Illinois
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The OPPD crew that traveled to Iowa and Illinois to assist power workers there with restoration after a line major storms rolled through the region is headed back home. In an update Saturday, OPPD said that in addition to general power restoration assistance, their transportation mechanics...
Potentially Severe Mosquito-borne Illness Confirmed in Illinois
It was simply a matter of time. With the number of mosquitos that seem to take over Illinois and Missouri during the summertime, the fact that a potentially severe mosquito-borne illness is now confirmed in the area should not come as a surprise. The Illinois Department of Public Health said...
New Byron ice cream shop celebrates National Ice Cream Day
BYRON, Ill. (WIFR) - Less than a year after Sam’s Drive-In in Byron closed, a new ice cream shop makes its way to Byron. “Growing up, being a kid in Byron, we’d go there,” said Katrina Kirby, owner of Sundae Social. “I mean, that was a huge memory for us going to Sam’s Drive-In. Since they’re no longer open, we kind of just wanted to fill that void.”
Motorcyclist Dead after Collision with Another Vehicle on July 20th in Peru
In a tragic incident in Peru, a motorcyclist lost their life after a collision with another vehicle on May Road, near Illinois Route 251. The accident occurred around 10:35 AM, on July 20, 2024. Emergency responders from Peru Police, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to the scene following reports of the crash involving two vehicles. Despite immediate life-saving attempts, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities, including an accident reconstructionist from the Illinois State Police, are actively investigating to determine the cause of the crash. Further details will be disclosed as the investigation progresses. The community is reminded to exercise caution while on the roads.
Police: Man died from gunshot wound in East Moline
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Police are investigating after a man died from a gunshot wound. Police said the incident is isolated with no ongoing threat to the public, after preliminary investigations. East Moline police responded at 6:32 a.m. Sunday to a report of an unknown problem in the 200...
Soul of the City, Rock Island, seeks vendors, parade entries
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (MLK Center) will host its annual Soul of the City. on Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 17, according to a news release. Soul of the City is a community event celebrating culture and diversity, as well as strength in. neighborhoods and families....
Illinois teen Isabella Coleman-Sullivan looks to shine at Miss Amazing Summit
The Miss Amazing National Summit in Rosemont highlights women with disabilities, including Illinois Teen Isabella Coleman-Sullivan, who has raised over 7,200 items for food pantries and uses her platform to inspire and help others.
Beloit officer chases down suspect who rear-ended squad car, injuring intern
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — A newly hired intern for the Beloit Police Department suffered a possible concussion after a squad car, driven by a patrol officer, was rear-ended by a wanted criminal who ran from the scene before being arrested. According to police, the officer was stopped on Prairie Avenue and conducting a traffic stop […]
Are Jails in Illinois using Torture Methods on Inmates?
According to a report, there is something that jails use every day in Illinois that experts say is considered "torture" what exactly is it? And should the Land of Lincoln stop using these devices ASAP?. According to an article from Illinoisansweres.org, the United Nations now considers restraint chairs a form...
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