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Peru, Streator Men Locked Up on Battery, Violating Order of Protection Charges
A Peru man has bought himself some trouble. Saturday night just before 7, 49-year-old Eric Hoscheid was arrested for domestic battery at his home. He was taken to the La Salle County Jail. Hoscheid was arrested on the same charge, and at the same place, in March. On Monday night,...
Wait Continues For Mental Health Exam Results In Ottawa Attempted Murder Case
An attempted murder case in Ottawa won't go to trial anytime soon. Thirty-one-year-old Anthony Brito Jr. of Ottawa appeared in court Tuesday morning. All sides agreed to come back next month for an update on a mental fitness examination. Brito is charged with attempted murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm,...
Trying to Remove the Chatter Surrounding the Ottawa Senators Shane Pinto
Don’t let all the social media chatter paint the picture for you, such as Pierre LeBrun’s tweet below, and let’s just discuss it here instead. There are lots of discussions, news, and rumours, but the situation between the Ottawa Senators and the Shane Pinto camp is that Pinto and the club have a strong, working relationship. Yes, there may be a slight disconnect in the financials, but that can be expected of such a strange, career development thus far for Pinto. We just want to bring some calm to the situation, and suggest that a trade involving Pinto is extremely improbable. Now that day one of the NHL free agency period is complete, we can bring a lot more clarity to the club’s overall situation. But also, that can bring more clarity to the potential Pinto signing as well.
Explorers' athletics in limbo at GMP
Gordon Moore Park is home for many of the Marquette Explorers' sports teams throughout the year. That list includes boys soccer, boys/girls golf, girls tennis and football practice during the fall season. The Explorers also play their baseball and softball home games at the park. Last week a mine collapsed...
Illinois officials issue annual reminder on firework safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — With the Fourth of July just two days away, state officials are again pleading with revelers to leave fireworks to the professionals. It’s an annual reminder issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, each warning of the different consequences of using […]
QCA counties considered high risk for lead exposure
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has expanded its list of high-risk ZIP codes and increasing mandatory testing for lead exposure of children who live within those areas. This year, 148 new zip codes, representing sections of 60 Illinois counties, have been added to the list. That brings the total of high-risk ZIP codes […]
Here's what Illinois' ‘largest' July 4 fireworks display will look like, suburban mayor reveals
A suburban Chicago village is ready to celebrate Independence Day with what's being called the largest Fourth of July fireworks show in Illinois, and crews began setting up Tuesday to get it all ready. "I am excited," said Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn. "This is one of my most favorite holidays...
Fourth of July events to attend in Central Illinois
(25News Now) - Independence Day is right around the corner, and 25 News is highlighting some of the biggest events happening in the area. 4th of July Sky Concert at Miller Park in Bloomington and Fairview Park in Normal. Not seeing a Fourth of July event in this story? Email...
Illinois quick hits: State Police award grants for gun confiscations
State Police award grants for gun confiscations Illinois State Police announced nearly two dozen police agencies across Illinois will share in $1.5 million to conduct enforcement details against people barred from having a firearm. The detail will focus on those who are subject to firearm restraining orders, clear and present danger reports, or received a criminal conviction, among other reasons. ...
59 Current Illinois Red Flag Advisories Say No Swimming or Else
Don't go in the water. That's the advisory that many Illinois water places currently have with many being issued after recent water tests around the state. The Illinois Department of Public Health has a Beach Guard System that is almost constantly updated with alerts about high bacteria levels being detected. Here are the most recent advisories with the name of the beach and/or lake, the Illinois county it's located in plus the date and time of the most recent water tests:
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