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Illinois quick hits: Dolton mayor used wrong credit card; Woodford County declares non-sanctuary status
Dust storms impact travel Several interstates around Illinois were shut down Tuesday after high winds caused dust storms. Interstate 55 near McLean was closed during the afternoon, and I-74 between Leroy and Farmer City shut down because of dust plumes. During the evening, Interstate 155 near Hopedale closed because of brownout conditions. Wind gusts of...
How the village of Morton became a destination for upscale home buyers
Of the 10 most expensive homes sold last month in Tazewell County, seven had addresses in Morton. The village of about 17,000 people — located just outside Peoria — also had the county’s single most expensive home sale in 2023, as well as the county's only home to sell for more than $1 million.
Illinois quick hits: Campus protesters arraigned; contractor sues tollway
Campus protesters arraigned Seven demonstrators protesting the war in Gaza on the campus of Illinois State University made court appearances. All seven pleaded not guilty to a count of criminal trespass to state land and a school building. The protestors had met with the ISU president at his office. They allegedly remained in the office until the building closed and were removed by campus police. Contractor sues tollway ...
Meet The Humboldt Park Mother, Powerlifter And Influencer Competing At Miss Illinois USA
HUMBOLDT PARK — A Humboldt Park native is taking the stage at the Miss Illinois USA pageant this weekend. Bee Vargas, an Afro-Latina entrepreneur, mother, social media influencer and pageant contestant, is heading to Normal, Illinois, as Miss Humboldt Park to compete in the statewide contest, a subset of Miss USA and Miss Universe.
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