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Sheriff: Man flees from police in Wisconsin, dies after crashing into an SUV in Illinois
NEWPORT, Ill. (WFRV) – A southern Wisconsin man reportedly died after fleeing from police in Wisconsin and crashing into an SUV in Illinois. According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in Illinois, on July 6 around 4:30 p.m., deputies responded to a reported crash with injuries. When authorities got to the scene, two vehicles were found with ‘major’ damage.
There's a peachier outlook for most southern Illinois orchards this summer
Peach production for the larger orchards in deep southern Illinois appears to have bounced back after a rough year last summer — but it was a second down year in a row for a well-known Metro East grower. “We’re really happy with where our peaches are at right now,”...
16th Scott's Law crash involving ISP of 2024, driver charged with DUI
CHICAGO (WICS) — Illinois State Police (ISP) experienced their 16th Scott's Law-related crash of 2024 on Friday. ISP says at 2:59 a.m. an ISP troopers squad car was parked in Lane 3 on Interstate 90 near 75th Street with emergency lights activated, while the trooper was handling a previous traffic crash.
Believe It Or Not, Illinois Is One Of The Safest States At Night
I would've never considered Illinois a safe place at night but apparently, I need to re-evaluate that decision because a new study ranks our state high for being safe after dark. Illinois Is One Of The Safest States For A Night Out. You can divide Illinois into two regions. One...
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Beaches In & Near New York Closed Over ‘Fecal Bacteria’ Warnings
At least five states, including New York, were forced to close popular beaches. High levels of fecal bacteria are to blame for many of the closures. New York State, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, And New Jersey Beaches Closed Or Under Advisory. Beaches in New York, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey were...
Illinois Is Hosting The Best Lego Convention In The World
Lego fans in Illinois are very excited because the best brick convention in the entire world is coming to our state. One of my favorite toys growing up was Legos. Back in those days, they were basic. None of these fancy sets. It forced you to use your imagination. Since I was an only child I felt like I was pretty good at it. Between my friend and I, we had a huge crate full of bricks.
This 400+ Mile Road is the Most Dangerous to Travel in Illinois
This 400+ Mile Road is the Most Dangerous to Travel in Illinois. After a recent analysis of crashes and fatalities, this Illinois highway which runs through the entire state has now been dubbed the 'most dangerous' road in Illinois. The Most Dangerous Road in Each State. The website, This vs...
Illinois CTE teachers eligible for tenure, other rights under new state law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Teachers who hold a career and technical education license are now eligible for tenure in Illinois. CTE teachers were previously left out of tenure consideration due to an oversight by state lawmakers. A new law guarantees those educators are entitled to the rights and privileges of professional educator license holders.
What $51 million will do for iFAB
Jul. 8—URBANA — New and expanded facilities for the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing Tech Hub mean more opportunities for entrepreneurs, scientists, farmers and union members. iFAB is set to receive $51 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Association. Some of the money will go to support management and communication with ...
Champion pole vaulter, Illinois native misses at Olympic trials but says the joy is back
Illinois native and professional pole vaulter Emily Grove missed making the U.S. Olympic team by six spots and about one inch, placing ninth in June at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon. Grove, who has traveled the world competing in pole vault, entered the trials ranked fourth in the U.S. and 18th in the world. It was her fourth Olympic trials. ...
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