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Illinois state senator speaks after alleged threat against state representative
(The Center Square) – An Illinois state senator is thanking law enforcement after a DeKalb man was arrested for an alleged assassination threat against a member of the Illinois House. The alleged threat against state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, came just days after the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on July 13. The incident led to the postponement of a DeKalb Senior Health Fair, which Keicher...
Illinois quick hits: Wildfire smoke drifts into state; Cheatle resigns from Secret Service
Wildfire smoke drifts into state Smoke from several wildfires burning in the western U.S. and Canada is now drifting across Illinois. Light smoke combined with unhealthy ozone concentrations is creating unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups, especially in northern Illinois. So far, this year’s fires are a fraction of the size of the blazes that broke out across Canada last year, contributing to numerous days of significant particulate matter pollution. ...
Illegal immigrants can keep professional licenses despite deportation with new law
(The Center Square) – Migrants who get deported from the country may be able to keep their professional license from Illinois under a new law. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the measure into law last week. House Bill 5457 provides that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may not revoke, suspend, or take any other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action […]
Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
Vienna-Goreville Cancels Season; CWC to Receive Forfeit Week 3
For the 3rd time in the last 4 seasons, Vienna-Goreville will not play a varsity football schedule. The announcement came last week as BDC teams scrambled to find another opponent to fill the empty week on their schedule. For Carmi-White County, they will once again have a bye week during week 3.
McCracken County boys, Marshall County girls win seasons first golf tournament
CALVERT CITY, KY -- The McCracken County boys and Marshall County girls took home team titles in the seasons first high school golf tournament on Tuesday in the Marshall County Invitational. After finishing in the rain, the Mustangs finished with a team score of 303. That was good enough to...
Tennessee Ranks Among the Most Dangerous States in the Nation
In a recent study, Tennessee has found itself among the most dangerous states in the nation. In a study, US News dove into both the violent crime rates and property crime rates in all 50 states. After combing through all of the data, the outlet was able to determine how well each state fosters public safety.
Portageville man faces weapons charges in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – A Portageville, Missouri man faces assault and weapons charges in Carbondale. As Carbondale police officers conducted foot patrols in the 700 block of East Grand Avenue around 2 a.m. on July 20, someone in the area alerted officers that a male had threatened him/her with a handgun.
Professor Sharp Generosity Funds Another Museum
New York, N.Y. – James Franklin Sharp, after graduating from Chester High School in Chester, Illinois, attended nearby Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. In 2023, Professor Sharp made a major donation to SIU, and was honored by having the Sharp Museum at SIU named after him. Last October there were five days of events and dinners celebrating the dedication of the Sharp Museum.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Jury reaches verdict in rape trial of fmr. Kentucky Justice Cabinet Secretary
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A jury has reached a verdict in the Lexington rape trial of former state lawmaker John Tilley. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that after five hours of deliberation, a jury found Tilley not guilty of rape. Tilley is a former Democratic representative. He was also a cabinet...
Paducah Chiefs extend season with 5-2 win over Henderson in playoffs
PADUCAH, KY -- The Paducah Chiefs kept their season alive on Tuesday night at Brooks Stadium with a 5-2 win over Henderson in game two of their first round playoff series. The win by the Chiefs evened the series at 1-1 after they fell on Monday night at Henderson. Paducah...
Paducah Police Department granted license plate reading technology
PADUCAH — The Paducah City Commission approved a contract for 15 additional license plate readers for the Paducah Police Department during Tuesday’s meeting. The license plate readers are fixed cameras placed at high-traffic intersections, thoroughfares, and state highways. They operate solely on solar power and are used with the goal of enhancing public safety.
Kentucky and Eastern Missouri Brace for Stormy Weekend Weather
Paducah, KY – Daily chances of showers and storms will continue through the weekend across Kentucky, Eastern Missouri, and Southern Illinois, accompanied by increasing humidity levels. Temperatures are expected to return closer to normal next week, but with an even greater risk for storms. According to the US National...
Illinois Weather: Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Today
Chicago, IL – Residents of Illinois should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms today as a southward sagging cold front moves through the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Chicago issued a forecast at 5:45 AM CDT, predicting that these weather conditions will persist through the day and end early this evening.
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