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Illinois Couple Cannot Explain What Crossed Road in Front of Them
Would you be more likely to believe a strange creature story if it were shared by someone who considers themselves an avid outdoorsman? That's exactly what's just been shared by an Illinois couple who are experienced in the woods, but simply cannot explain what recently crossed a road in front of them.
Heat Advisory tomorrow and Monday
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Good evening, Heartland. Tonight, skies will stay mostly clear with lows dropping into the mid 70s. High pressure builds in tomorrow, increasing our heat and humidity for the next couple of days. Sunday through Tuesday expect heat index values in the triple digits. If you plan to be outdoors make sure you are taking any necessary precautions to avoid heat exhaustion. As for rain chances, we look to stay mostly dry until the middle of next week.
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...
Two teenagers arrested on robbery charges in Cape Girardeau, MO
CAPE GIRARDEAU (MO) – Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the 3400 Block of William after reports of a suspicious person on July 12 at 12:30 a.m. When arriving to the scene officers found 19-year-old Scott Taylor from Jackson, MO who appeared to be unconscious from an apparent overdose. Taylor had a ski mask over his head and an AK47 style rifle laying over his arm. Officers removed the firearm from his person and placed Taylor in handcuffs. Medical personnel arrived on-scene and began to provide first aid. Taylor was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The firearm was loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition and capable of lethal force.
Illinois lawmakers react to shooting at Trump Rally in Pennsylvania
CHICAGO (CBS) -- There was a swift reaction Saturday night from Illinois and national lawmakers as the country learns more about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.Illinois lawmakers took their thoughts, prayers, and concerns to social media. On X, formerly known as Twitter, Governor JB Prtizker said that violence is not the answer in our Democracy." Senator Dick Durbin agreed that political violence is never acceptable. While keeping the former president, those injured, and the person killed in his thoughts, he thanked law enforcement for keeping thousands in attendance safe. Senator Tammy Duckworth also released a statement, saying in...
Yelp claims Illinois has one of the Top 10 Tattoo Shops in the US
IF (and that is a big if) you are going to get a tattoo, why not have one of the best of the best in the US do the tattoo for you? Here is the place Yelp claims is not only the best tattoo shop in Illinois, but one of the ten best in the entire US...
Dangerous heat settling into Central Illinois
The hot and humid conditions will continue for the next few days. Sunday and Monday will be dangerously hot across Central Illinois. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the area from 1 p.m. Sunday until 8 p.m. Monday. With air temperatures in the mid-90s and dew...
Heat Dome Could Ignite Storms and Derechos Over Illinois Soon
It looks like the weather pattern over Illinois is about to get excitable again. A new forecast says the incoming heat dome which will cause temperatures to spike into the 90's is expected to ignite a storm pattern that could even include derechos in parts of the Land of Lincoln.
Former Illinois Tollway Employee Sentenced to Probation for PPP Loan Theft, Ordered to Pay Full Restitution
A former Illinois Toll Highway Authority employee has been handed a sentence of probation after admitting to stealing funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a relief effort designed to help businesses stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced yesterday. In a case that highlights the...
Illinois Has Helped Team USA Win The 4th Most Olympic Gold Medals
The 2024 Summer Olympics is right around the corner and soon enough, athletes from every corner of the world will be competing in Paris during the XXXIII Olympiad. Team USA will look to capture several gold, silver, and bronze medals during Paris 2024. While every Team USA member represents our...
Illinois researchers crush, grind dead cicadas into powder to study and collect data
The big cicada emergence is over, but the study is just beginning in Chicago's western suburbs for researchers at the Morton Arboretum. "We just got a bunch of bags ... and, what you can see, all these are essentially dried out into little cicada parts," explained Marvin Lo, the research program manager in the Root Biology Laboratory at the Morton Arboretum.
Suspect arrested, charged with first-degree murder in connection with shooting in Herrin, Ill.
HERRIN, Ill. (KFVS) - A suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting investigation in Herrin, Illinois. According to the Illinois State Police, the Herrin Police Department requested ISP to investigate a death at a home in the 3100 block of Weaver Road on July 13 after a female victim was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul Challenges Proposed Toxic Waste Facility Expansion in Chicago
Environmental concerns are at the forefront of a decision by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, who recently filed an amicus brief in opposition to the expansion of a toxic waste disposal facility on Chicago's Southeast Side. The area, which has a long-standing burden of industrial pollution, is facing the proposed enlargement of a facility that handles and disposes of materials dredged from local waterways. The contentious plan, spearheaded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, seeks to increase the facility's capacity by roughly 530,000 cubic yards, according to a release from the Attorney General's office.
Cardboard boats? Paducah Regatta creates family fun and friendly competition
PADUCAH — While cardboard isn't the ideal building material for a boat, local friends and families gave it their best shot. The Paducah Regatta at the Noble Park Pool on Saturday, July 13, was filled with creativity, laughs, and friendly competition. Friends and families from across the community came...
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