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Illinois Crackdown Recovered Over 200 Stolen & Hijacked Vehicles
The Illinois State Police have been very busy lately. A new press release says that they recently recovered over 200 stolen and hijacked vehicles which is quite a feat. The Public Information Office of the Illinois State Police just shared new data about their efforts to target the problem of stolen vehicles. Between July and the end of September, check out the number of stolen vehicle issues they tackled:
IL Secretary of State rolling out DMV kiosks at retailers
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is rolling out a new option for people wanting to renew their driver’s license or obtain their vehicle stickers. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced on Friday this his office is rolling out “fast lane” DMV kiosks at retailers as part of a pilot program. The […]
Illinois Is Home To Haunted Hooters, Ghosts Must Like Wings
This is the last place I would expect to hear about paranormal activity in Chicago but the Hooters in the Windy City is haunted. During this time of year, the paranormal activity kicks up in Illinois. Our state is known for its many haunted locations, especially in Chicago. With the Windy City's history of mafia activity and the Chicago fire, there are ghosts a plenty throughout the city.
Williamsville football topples No. 1 Maroa-Forsyth for Sangamo lead
WILLIAMSVILLE — The Williamsville football team's defensive line grabbed the spotlight Friday with pivotal plays to cement a 28-21 Sangamo Conference win over Class 2A top-ranked Maroa-Forsyth at Paul Jenkins Field. Senior lineman Mayson Buckman tipped a pass at the line of scrimmage to set up Griffin Liles' interception deep in Maroa territory before Matthew Miller capitalized with a short touchdown run with just 12 seconds left in the second quarter to even the score 14-14 at...
Drunk Illinois Man Arrested For DUI In Stolen Golf Cart
A man in Illinois got extremely drunk at a golf course and got himself into some serious trouble with the police. Being Drunk And Stupid In Illinois Is No Way To End A Day On The Golf Course. I'll be the first to admit that golfing isn't my thing. There...
Illinois’ most complained-about car insurance companies
When a driver crashed into Angela Crosby’s car, she assumed that insurance — either hers or the other driver’s — would pay for the $4,200 in damage to her car and cover the medical care for injuries that she and her passenger suffered. Crosby had a...
More Iowa and Illinois John Deere Workers to be Laid Off
It may sound like a broken record, but the tune is all too familiar for John Deere employees in the area. More layoffs are coming. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that the layoffs will affect employees at three Quad City area John Deere plants. The company announced Wednesday that the layoffs will include about 200 production employees at John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, 80 production workers at Davenport Works, and 7 workers at John Deere Seeding and Cylinder Operations in Moline.
'Every single inch matters': North Mac prevails in OT against Staunton
STAUNTON — With fans in the bleachers huddling under blankets, hooded sweatshirts, drinking coffee and eating the concession-stand chili, Friday’s South Central Conference matchup had all the hints of a playoff football game. And players from both teams treated it as such. North Mac gave up a two-score second quarter lead to...
Illinois quick hits: Meat recall; state police investigate shooting
A nationwide ready-to-eat meat and poultry listeria recall impacting grocery stores has now expanded to include food served in schools, including some in Illinois. The items range from deli sandwiches from Trader Joe’s to deli salads from Walmart, Aldi and more. The Food Safety and Inspection Service reported the food was shipped to more than 100 schools across 17 states. Two schools were listed in Illinois, including Fox Valley Family YMCA in Plano and Kiddie Scholars in Matteson.
Paranormal Tour Of Haunted Illinois Theater On Halloween
If you're looking for a really scary night on Halloween, then I've got the perfect paranormal event for you to attend in Illinois. Old theaters are the best. They have so much character. Plus, many times they're known for paranormal activity. I've been to quite a few in my lifetime. Of course, we have the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford.
Special teams and defensive stars: Vote for the SJ-R's athlete of the week
Here are the nominees for The State Journal-Register's athlete of the week. The poll closes at noon on Friday. Information about the nominees is below. Williamsville's Matthew Miller won last week's poll. If you have trouble viewing the poll, click on this link. ...
Michelin Stars In Illinois: Unveiling The Finest Restaurants In The State
There's no debating we've got some of the best eateries in the world right in our backyard, and now there's another restaurant in Illinois that has received the biggest award in the world. What is the Michelin Star Award for Restaurants?. Since the early 1900's the Michelin Guide has been...
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