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Illinois mandates utilities report residents’ water usage to wastewater agencies
(The Center Square) – An Illinois state senator has concerns about a new law possibly allowing wastewater agencies to charge consumers more. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 5459 into law earlier this month. The law mandates a public utility that provides drinking water services report water usage of a resident to a municipal wastewater agency upon request. Two senators opposed the measure in the Illinois Senate. State Sen. Craig...
Person dies after falling at Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County
LASALLE COUNTY, Ill. — A person has died after falling at Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County on Saturday afternoon. According to officials from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the incident was reported around 4:30 p.m. in the park’s Illinois Canyon. Officials say the fall resulted in one fatality but have not […]
Ottawa man shot in La Salle early Sunday; receiving treatment at OSF Ottawa
An Ottawa man is being treated for gunshot wounds received in La Salle this morning. (Sunday 7-28). La Salle Police's Detective Sergeant Brian Camenisch said officers went to the 100 block of Tonti about 1:30am for reported possible gunshots. At the scene, officers learned an unidentified man had been shot...
Rockford-area apple orchards announce 2024 season opening dates
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A local fall favorite is gearing up for sweater season as it announces the start of its upcoming season. Edwards Apple Orchard West, 8218 Cemetery Rd. in Winnebago, will open for the season Friday, Aug. 23. The orchard made the announcement Friday on social media.
This fall at the Y: Before & After school programs, soccer and more
Are you a parent or guardian looking for a safe and happy place for your child to be while you are at work or attending school? The Knox County YMCA offers a Before & After School program in conjunction with elementary and middle schools in Galesburg and Knoxville. Erica Lawson,...
Metamora senior linebacker commits to play football at Western Illinois
PEORIA — Metamora linebacker Cam Nickel has a final prep season ahead of him, but he also knows where he'll play college football in the future. Nickel verbally committed to Western Illinois on Friday night. ...
NLI Conveys Land to IDNR Next to Palisades State Park
Natural Land Institute (NLI) announces the sale of one of their preserves, White Wood Ridge Preserve, to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), located next to Mississippi Palisades State Park, in Savanna (Carroll County), IL. NLI closed on White Wood Ridge Preserve on Friday, June 12, 2024. Proceeds from this sale will be used to purchase and protect additional natural lands in Illinois.
Bobby Pierce Wins First Prairie Dirt Classic With Iconic Last-Lap Pass
FAIRBURY, IL (July 27, 2024) – The years of questioning Bobby Pierce’s ability to win the Prairie Dirt Classic were laid to rest on Saturday night at Fairbury Speedway. With a miraculous performance from the rear of the field two times, Bobby Pierce claimed triumph for his fifth-straight Feature win with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models at a crown jewel he’s been itching to win since his first attempt in 2011.
2 women killed, another critically injured in East Garfield Park hit-and-run crash: Chicago police
A 32-year-old woman in critical condition is being treated at Stroger Hospital on Sunday afternoon.She is the only survivor from the vehicle she was traveling in when a hit-and-run driver crashed into her and her two companions on the city's West Side early Sunday morning. Both are now dead.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchDebris from the two-vehicle crash remained all over the intersection at Kedzie and Walnut Sunday morning.Police said a white dodge SUV blew a stop sign and crashed into a green Buick sedan with Minnesota plates, which was carrying the three women, around 4:30 a.m.Police said the driver of the SUV left the vehicle behind and fled on foot, heading northbound on Kedzie. Investigators at CPD's Major Accidents unit are reviewing pod camera from the intersection and other evidence collected from the scene to try to identify the driver.The medical examiner has not yet identified the two women, 34 and 47 years old, who lost their lives.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Our Chicago: Online Safety For Children
The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to advance two online safety bills. Both are aimed at making the internet a friendlier place for children and teens.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIf passed, the bills would ban ads targeted to kids and prevent companies from collecting personal information for anyone 17 and under.Social media platforms would also be required to have a "duty of care" to prevent their products from harming children. ""Less is more," explained Dr. John Walkup, the chair of the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Lurie Children's Hospital.If passed, the bills would...
Semi crash shuts down OB lanes of Stevenson in south suburbs
A south suburban crashed caused delays on the Stevenson Expressway on Sunday morning.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA semi jackknifed on the outbound lanes north of 1st Avenue on I-55 around 7:30 a.m, according to Illinois State Police.As of 9 a.m. all lanes were blocked and traffic was backed up to Central Avenue in Summit.All traffic was being diverted off onto Harlem Avenue.No other vehicles were involved in the crash.ISP said no injuries were reported.CHICAGO TRAFFIC | See LIVE drive times near youThis is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Dog Attacks Owners in Elgin, Police Forced to Shoot to Save Lives (Video)
A dog in Elgin, Illinois, turned on its owners, resulting in a violent attack that left both individuals severely injured. Neighbors reported hearing distressing screams and quickly called emergency services. Initial Attack. The incident began when the couple was walking their dog. The dog became aggressive towards another dog and...
Chicago Police Seek Help in Search for Missing Woman Cheryll Jackson
The Chicago community has been urged to help in the search for Cheryll Jackson, a 35-year-old woman reported missing since June 9, 2024. The Chicago Police Area One SVU released a bulletin describing Jackson as a Black female, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. The police also provided details of her medium brown complexion and specified that her last known contact was on the date of her disappearance.
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