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Authorities search for suspect who fled vehicle in Grundy County
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Illinois woman nearly falls victim to social security scam
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Joliet, Illinois police video shows rescue of woman from Des Plaines River
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Authorities search for suspect who fled vehicle in Grundy County
Police in Grundy County are seeking a suspect who fled a vehicle on Interstate 55 on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect was in a vehicle on the interstate near Carbon Hill Road when he jumped out of the vehicle and fled on foot.
USED BOOK SALE | Plainfield Township Library holding used book sale this week
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Kent District Library is holding a used book sale at one of its branches this weekend. The Plainfield Township branch is hosting its Friends of the Library Fall Used Book Sale from Sept. 5 through Sept. 8. The used book sale features hundreds of...
Joliet, Illinois police video shows rescue of woman from Des Plaines River
JOLIET, Ill. (CBS) -- Joliet police released dramatic video Tuesday showing the rescue of a woman from the Des Plaines River last month.On Monday, Aug. 12, Joliet police were called for a report that two people had fallen into the river near Bicentennial Pak. Officers found some people at the scene using a bike as a makeshift "hold item" to help a woman who was still in the river, police said.Officers threw out a water-rescue throw-bag to help keep the woman from sinking, police said. Meanwhile, Joliet fire crews used a float ring and ladder to get the woman out of the water.Police later learned a young child had first fallen into the river, and the woman jumped in to rescue the child—only to end up needing to be rescued herself.Others on the scene rescued the child before Joliet police and fire crews arrived, police said.Neither the woman nor the child was seriously injured, police said.
Thunderstorms, massive temperature swing coming to Chicago area this week
EDITOR'S NOTE: The latest weather story for Thursday, Sept. 5 can be found here. Our original story continues below. The Chicago area is about to see some topsy-turvy weather in coming days, with thunderstorms and warm temperatures Thursday and then a dramatic cool down in the days to come. First...
Can You Help Find 9 Illinois Kids Who Simply Vanished in August?
If you have a healthy and happy family and know where your children are at all times, you are blessed. There are 9 Illinois families that can't say that right now as their kids simply vanished during the month of August. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children just...
Party Time? Illinois Ranked Among America’s Most Fun States Again
What's your idea of fun? Your answer will likely determine whether you agree with a new ranking which claims Illinois is one of the most fun states - again. This interesting study comes from Wallet Hub. They poured an unusual amount of science into what makes a place fun including a staggering 26 different metrics according to their methodology. The two big categories were "Entertainment & Recreation" and "Nightlife". Look at Illinois, the big party headquarters allegedly.
Many Illinois Shopping Malls Are Closing, One Is Thriving
Consumer shopping habits have changed so dramatically in the last four years, that brick-and-mortar stores and most malls can no longer compete. Two once popular Illinois malls have closed in the last month and more are coming. What is Woodfield Mall's secret?. Why Are So Many Illinois Malls Closing. West...
Illinois one of six states with long-term deficits: Study
(The Center Square) – A new report highlights just how bad the state of Illinois has been with the budgetary process over the years. Pew Charitable Trusts found only two states with annual deficits in fiscal year 2022, a record low. Senior associate Page Forrest said Illinois is one of just six states that recorded a […]
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