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Springfield removes homeless camp two weeks after withdrawing ordinance to fine ‘public camping’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Springfield demolished a group of tents that homeless people slept in for weeks at the intersection of 5th and North Grand Avenue Wednesday morning. The City said in a statement that homeless outreach officials went to the site of the tents after reports of several crimes in the […]
Lanphier High School calls hard lock down after lunch fight
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Lanphier High School in Springfield was placed on a hard lockdown after a fight escalated Thursday afternoon. Springfield School District 186 officials confirmed in a statement a lockdown happened after two separate fights involving students broke out during their lunch hour. Security and teachers on duty deescalated the fights, including a […]
Illinois Had an Earthquake Wednesday Night in an Unexpected Place
UPDATE: 9/26/24 - 9:15pm - The USGS has now upgraded this Illinois quake to a 2.4 magnitude and many have now reported feeling it. ORIGINAL STORY: I was just checking in on the USGS earthquake shake page and noticed a dot where I almost never see a dot. It was a quake confirmed by a seismologist located just to the northeast of Keyesport, Illinois that just happened at 9:50pm Wednesday night.
Illinois Store Robbed 8 Different Times In Just 3 Months
This store owner in Illinois might want to consider a new location after getting robbed eight times in just three months. Illinois Store Owner Experiencing Major Issues With Crime. Crime is a major issue throughout the United States including in Illinois. It doesn't seem to be getting better. It's got...
Hurricane Helene’s Impact on the Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois Area [UPDATE]
Hurricane Helene made landfall yesterday along Florida's Big Bend Area as a Category 4 hurricane. According to weather.gov, "Winds 130-156 mph (113-136 kt or 209-251 km/hr). Catastrophic damage will occur." Some have already speculated that the damage will be more extensive than Hurricane Katrina and is considered catastrophic. Folks along...
Forecaster Claims Upcoming Winter Will Put Illinois on ‘Blast’
Are you a fan of winter? Your answer will determine how you feel about a new forecaster's outlook for next season which he says will put Illinois on 'blast'. Direct Weather on YouTube seems to be one of the more respected channels and has nearly a quarter million subscribers so this isn't just a guy in his basement making weather guesses. He just issued his updated winter forecast for late 2024/early 2025 and his view of the upcoming winter is encouraging in some ways. Emphasis on "some".
Auburn railroad crossing closed Wednesday after trailer damage
AUBURN, Ill. (WCIA) — A railroad crossing was closed in Auburn for part of the day Wednesday after a semi-trailer damaged the tracks. Illinois State Police responded to Illinois Route 104 at Kennedy Street around 11 a.m. According to ISP, a “low-boy” semi-trailer struck the concrete inserts on the railroad crossing. This broke the concrete […]
FBI Warns Illinoisans of Sinister Scam That Can Get Them Arrested
I always figured that I'd be too smart to get tricked into breaking the law without even knowing it, but it turns out that I was naive. The FBI is warning Illinois residents that there's a scam going around that can turn the tables on them and get them arrested, too.
Sangamon Co. Crime Stoppers seeking pizza customer who used counterfeit money
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield Police Department and Sangamon County Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help in identifying an individual who used counterfeit bills at three different locations. On Sept. 10, police responded to Nancy’s Pizza on Monroe Street after reports of a counterfeit payment. According to Sangamon County Crime Stoppers, the suspect […]
Illinois Skunks Are Going To Be Very Active Over The Next Month
Maybe you're one of those people who knows a thing or two about Illinois wildlife. If so, you're probably thinking to yourself that skunk mating season in Illinois takes place in February and March, and the babies come along in May or early June. So, why would Illinois' skunk population...
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