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Pinto World Series Held In Marion Over The Weekend
The Pinto 8u World Championship was held in Marion over the weekend. Bonaire won the Gold Bracket championship beating Carterville in the finals 8-1. Royalton won the Gold Consolation bracket beating Mattoon 4-2 in the trophy game. Mt Vernon was in this bracket as well and lost in their opener to Royalton 17-7. Centralia 1 was also in this bracket and was eliminated by Marion 1-0.
Benton man killed in Marshall Co. collision
A Benton man was killed in a head-on collision on U.S. 68 West in Marshall County Friday. According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, it happened near Darnall Road when a vehicle operated by 50-year-old Gedget Quigley of Paducah drifted into the westbound lane while traveling eastbound on U.S. 68.
‘Operation Southern Slowdown’ set to begin Monday, July 15
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Law enforcement agencies across the southeast are set to begin a multi-state enforcement campaign, Operation Southern Slow Down, aimed at reducing speeding. The eighth annual campaign includes the states of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida and, Tennessee and will run for the week of July 15-21, 2024.
Empty Illinois Civil War Era House Has Hidden Underground Bunker
You never know what you'll discover when you explore a home that dates back to the Civil War era. That's what happened in Illinois not that long ago when urban explorers found that an abandoned house also included a hidden secret underground bunker. There's no exact location given other than...
Southern Illinois man arrested for first degree-murder
HERRIN, Ill. (WICS) — A Southern Illinois man was arrested for first-degree murder, according to the Illinois State Police. On Saturday, ISP was requested by the Herrin Police Department to conduct a death investigation at a residence in the 3100 block of Weaver Road in Herrin. A deceased female...
Illinois delegates in Milwaukee say JD Vance ‘will bring a lot of energy’ to GOP ticket
MILWAUKEE — Illinois delegates to the Republican National Convention on Monday said former President Donald Trump’s choice of U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate provides another shot of adrenaline to an already energized campaign while also giving a boost to the GOP ticket in a key Midwestern state. “He understands the Beltway, so he brings a lot of that knowledge with him. But he ...
Central Illinois Braces for Potential Tornadoes, Damaging Winds Tonight
Central Illinois – Severe thunderstorms are forecasted to track southeast across central Illinois tonight, posing significant risks to residents. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Central Illinois has issued a warning for damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes, with the primary storm window between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m.
Earthquake Rattles Far Western Suburbs Early This Morning
In the early hours of Monday morning, at approximately 2:53 a.m., a minor earthquake struck about 2 kilometers northwest of Somonauk, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). While there were no reports of damage, the tremor was felt in parts of the western Chicago suburbs, including Yorkville and Oswego.
Alarming Number of Dengue Fever Cases in Illinois, CDC Warns
It might just be the most urgent health issue in America right now and it's especially becoming a big problem for Illinois. The CDC is warning about an explosion of cases of dengue fever and Illinois is among the states with the most incidents. Dengue fever is a virus that...
Report: Kentucky could lose $1.2 billion yearly by giving private schools tax dollars
“If Kentucky implements a Florida-style voucher program and takes money from public schools to support it, (Fayette County Public Schools) could see a loss of $52 million budget reduction,” said one expert.
Children in Tennessee Can Now be Tried as Adults for Shoplifting or Stealing a Gun, or Even Attempting
In the past, a judge in Tennessee could decide to try a child in adult court for violent or otherwise extreme offenses. But, as of July 1, under SB 2569, children 15 and older can be tried in adult court for two nonviolent offenses: shoplifting or stealing a firearm, or attempting to do so.
Illinois quick hits: Earthquake shakes Illinois; researchers look into cicada damage; sinkhole grows in Alton
Parts of northern Illinois shook Monday as a 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck in the early morning hours. The earthquake was centered northwest of the DeKalb County village of Somonauk. According to the United States Geological Survey, the trembler had an estimated depth of about 6 miles. The earthquake could be felt as far as Joliet.
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