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Illinois FOP: Justice has been moving swiftly in Sonya Massey case
Chris Southwood, Illinois Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge President, joins John Williams to talk about how his organization had nothing to do with the grievance filed by the Illinois FOP Labor Council in the shooting of Sonya Massey. Chris also discusses the vetting process when hiring police officers, how the SAFE-T Act made things […]
How to stay cool in this week’s extreme heat
Parts of north central Illinois, northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana are under a hazardous weather outlook, with thunderstorms, flooding and excessive heat possible, according to the National Weather Service. Local heat indices may exceed 100 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Brett Borchardt, a senior meteorologist...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Multiple Counties
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 571 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHRISTIAN SHELBY IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS CLARK COLES CUMBERLAND IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS CLAY CRAWFORD EFFINGHAM JASPER LAWRENCE RICHLAND THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHARLESTON, EFFINGHAM, FLORA, GREENUP, LAWRENCEVILLE, MARSHALL, MATTOON, NEWTON, OLNEY, ROBINSON, SHELBYVILLE, AND TAYLORVILLE.
Recruitment challenges persist as police agencies seek qualified candidates
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — The shortage of police officers continues to be a problem nationwide. Some are now concerned that the recent shooting of Sonya Massey will make it harder to recruit new officers. We talked with two statewide agencies dedicated to the well-being of officers across the state....
Holistic healing at Heart of a Veteran
The mission of Heart of a Veteran is to help veterans and their caregivers reach their health goals through holistic and alternative approaches to healing. The organization started in 2015 as a book written by 10 veterans. Jordan Holwell, founder of Heart of a Veteran, was a massage therapist with Higher Energy Massage Therapy. She supports the veteran community through low/no cost massage to help with the effects of PTSD and TBI.
‘This dog will not hunt’; Feds say Supreme Court ruling has no impact on Madigan bribery allegations
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent interpretation of a key anti-corruption law does not dismantle the sprawling racketeering case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, which should proceed to trial in October as scheduled, prosecutors argued in a court filing Monday. “This dog will not hunt,” prosecutors wrote about arguments by Madigan’s attorneys that the high court’s decision ...
Former Brad Underwood star provides momentum changer at the 2024 Olympic Games
As Illinois basketball fans await a much-anticipated season, there are things to take our minds off the fact we are still months away. Fans of the Illini program can pay attention to the football team. We are going to be a solid unit in 2024. Illinois fans can think about the potential lineup. I put together a projected Illinois lineup for 2024-25. There is also the 2024 Olympics you can watch.
I’m 17 and get hate daily after buying $51k Tesla Model 3 – trolls think it’s ‘daddy’s money’ but I earn $100k a year
A TEENAGER is criticized online by viewers who refuse to believe she bought a brand new Tesla with her own money. Most viewers suggested the $51,000 car was bought with her parents’ money. Seventeen-year-old content creator and student Sophia Castiblanco from Illinois has received hate daily because she earns nearly $100K per year as an […]
25 Illinois Red Lobsters May Have Just Been Saved from Bankruptcy
The report of Red Lobster's demise may have been a bit premature after all. It appears that 25 Illinois locations may have just been saved from bankruptcy thanks to a sale in the 11th hour. According to Scrape Hero and Red Lobster's official site, there are currently 25 restaurants in...
Newly dedicated Illinois bridge honors US military
MARION, Ill.— Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman was joined by state and local officials on Monday to dedicate the new Westminster Drive bridge over Interstate 57, a project that pays tribute to the armed forces and veterans while serving an important transportation role for the region. “As the sun...
Popular Illinois Music Festival Hosts Adopt A Portapotty Contest
A music festival in Illinois is hosting a really fun contest where fans win a chance to adopt a porta-potty. Adopt A Portapotty Contest At Illinois Music Festival. My favorite music festival of all time is an annual event right here in Illinois. It's Riot Fest. I've been going for several years now. Not only do they have great live bands but there's also amazing food, beverages, and other entertainment.
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