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Illinois quick hits: Young driver admits fault in fatal semi-crash; tax dollars for grocery stores announced
Young driver admits fault in fatal semi-crash A federal report on a tanker truck crash a year ago in central Illinois that spilled a toxic chemical and killed five people includes an interview with a 17-year-old Ohio girl who concedes that she cut off the truck when she passed it with the minivan she was driving. About 500 people were evacuated for hours after the accident to spare them exposure to the hazardous plume from the chemical used by farmers to add nitrogen fertilizer to...
Whooping Cough Cases Surge in Illinois: Nearly Fivefold Increase Reported by CDC
CHICAGO – Cases of whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory illness, have surged dramatically across Illinois, with the state seeing nearly five times as many cases this year compared to last, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Health experts believe this alarming rise is linked to a decline in vaccination rates following the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
4th Most Popular Fast Food Brand Only Has 23 Illinois Locations
I love this brand, but I can't remember ever going in one of their locations. Maybe this is the reason. It's the 4th most popular fast food brand in America, but there are only 23 Illinois locations. Eat This Not That just shared this new ranking of the most popular...
Crime, traffic incidents down in Decatur during 2024, new data shows
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — New data from the Decatur Police Department shows a decrease in crime and traffic-related incidents this year compared to three years ago. David Horn, a candidate for the Decatur City Council, shared some of the data on Facebook, which Police Chief Shane Brandel confirmed is accurate. The data shows that the […]
Illinois lawmakers want independent audit of facility at center of abuse claims
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Illinois Senate Republicans on Friday filed a resolution calling for an independent audit of a Chicago facility at the center of a massive investigation. The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been reporting for months on the allegations of sexual and physical abuse to children in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services at Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center, at 5001 S. Michigan Ave.Lawmakers are calling for an audit outside of the executive branch to review the abuse, how staff members with criminal records were hired, and what they consider an attempted...
Neighborhood in Illinois Called “One Of The Coolest In The World”
There are a couple of neighborhoods around the Land of Lincoln that immediately come to mind when I think of the "coolest" places to live. Maybe because I'm a die-hard Cubs fan, but I can't think of a cooler neighborhood in the world than Wrigleyville, with the bars and pubs right by the National Landmark.
Are These Spots Really Illinois’ Most Unpronounceable Places?
Is Chicago actually Chi-Cah-Ga? I've heard it both ways my whole life. Those who live in the city located just south of the Wisconsin state line call their home Rock-ferd, not Rock-ford. And, it goes on and on. Don't even get me started with the Illinois town named after a city in Egypt.
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