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Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts for winter weather in Illinois this year
The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its 2024-2025 Winter Weather Forecast, and while the national outlook calls for a "calmer, gentler" season, the prediction for Illinois — especially Peoria — is not so clear. The almanac divides the Prairie State among multiple regions, all of which have different forecasts. Peoria is roughly on the border between two of those areas — the Lower Lakes and Heartland regions. ...
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...
Suspect killed, Indiana deputy critically injured in shootout near Illinois border: police
A suspect was killed and an Indiana sheriff's deputy was critically injured in a shootout in Illinois on Sunday evening, police said.Illinois State Police said Iroquois County Sheriff's Department officers chased an armed suspect with a suspected hostage into Indiana just before 9 p.m. That's when the Newton County Sheriff's Department engaged with the pursuit.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe chase went back into Illinois, and the suspect crashed in Sheldon, ISP said. The suspect got out of his vehicle and exchanged gunfire with police.An officer shot the suspect, 37-year-old Andrew Roselius of Clifton, Illinois. He was pronounced dead on the scene.Roselius shot Newton County Sheriff's Department deputy, who was to Iroquois Memorial Hospital before being flown to the Carle Trauma Center.The Newton County Sheriff's Department identified the deputy as Corporal Brandon Schreiber.Schreiber, a five-year veteran with the Newton County Sheriff's Department, remains in critical condition.Police did not find a hostage inside the vehicle.ISP will investigate the shooting before turning its investigation over to the Iroquois County State's Attorney's Office.
Illinois Department of Labor issues annual Labor Day report
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Labor has released a report highlighting the agency’s achievements in the past year. The annual report highlights department statistics, including how much they recovered in wages, how staff members advocated for workers who unfairly lost their jobs and the number of inspections of amusement park rides. The […]
ComEd energy costs to increase ‘significantly’ next year, according to watchdog group
ILLINOIS (WTVO) — ComEd customers are expected to see a price increase in electricity rates next summer, according to the Citizens Utility Board (CUB). The watchdog group said a record price spike at an electricity capacity auction will likely increase the supply price for ComEd customers starting in June 2025. ComEd raised its metering, administrative […]
Acadia Healthcare Facilities in Midwest Faces Legal Action For Holding Patients For Insurance Money
Investigations unveil systemic failures and violations in Acadia Healthcare's operations in order to increase profits by scamming insurance companies. Acadia Healthcare Under Legal Fire for Alleged Unlawful Patient Detentions.
F1 Arcade Opening 30 More US Places and Illinois Could Be Next
Formula 1 racing continues to expand its global reach and appears to be targeting one of the only countries that hasn't really embraced it yet and that's America. The F1 Arcade is a combination champagne bar, restaurant and simulator center and there's already one United States location and a report says 30 more are to come and there's good reason to believe Illinois could be next.
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