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Lake County: Crowbar-Wielding Suspect Targets Jewel-Osco Employees
Zion, IL – Zion Police Department officers swiftly responded to a violent armed robbery at Jewel-Osco on 1400 21st St. last Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The suspect, identified as 46-year-old Kebron Dennis, allegedly homeless but residing in and around Zion, stormed into the store, allegedly stole liquor, and attacked employees with a crowbar when they attempted to stop him. Despite the employees’ brave efforts, Dennis managed to flee the scene before officers arrived within a minute of dispatch.
49th Annual Carthage Athletics Golf Outing Raises Over $80,000
BRISTOL, Wis. – The 49th Annual Carthage Athletics Golf Outing was a resounding success, raising over $80,000 for Carthage Athletics. Held on June 24, 2024, at Strawberry Creek, 136 golfers across 34 groups came together to support Carthage's 28 athletic varsity programs. This year's outing was made possible by...
Illinois Will Give You $10,000 to Stick Around the State, Put Down Roots
National Homeownership Month just wrapped up as we turned our calendars to July, but the Governor of Illinois is still offering $10,000 for a downpayment to new and existing homebuyers. According to a press release from the Illinois Housing Development Authority, free assistance to homebuyers has been offered since 2018...
Missouri, Western Illinois Brace for Heavy Rains and Flooding Threats
St. Louis, MO – The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Missouri and western Illinois through Thursday evening, predicting heavy rain from multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms. The intense rainfall could lead to flooding in typically dry areas, posing significant risks to drivers. According to...
What You Need to Know So You Don’t Get Fined For Fireworks in Illinois
Fourth of July is around the corner, and while fireworks light up the night sky, lighting them yourself is never a good idea, especially in Illinois. Let's put the bad news out there first; as most people know, Illinois has a strict law that bans most consumer fireworks. Here's a refresher, just in case you need it.
Gurnee fire rescues owl stuck in soccer net
GURNEE, Ill. — An owl was able to spread its wings and fly away to safety thanks to fire officials in Gurnee. The Gurnee Fire Department responded to Ravinia Park, located in the 900 block of Ravinia Drive, Tuesday morning. They found an owl stuck in a soccer net.
Do Not Approach Illinois 10 Most Wanted, All Considered Dangerous
Everyone would like to think they're a superhero, but this is one instance where you need to understand how dangerous real life can be. Law enforcement in Illinois has issued a warning about the 10 most wanted fugitives that should not be approached as they are all to be considered armed and dangerous.
VA Illiana recognizes Independence Day and the price of freedom
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — In Central Illinois and across the US, celebrating our country’s independence can come with loud noises or a big starburst of colors. However, those can sometimes be triggering for veterans. If you turn to a different way of appreciating our freedom, you might hear something different. “Challenges following service are so […]
Illinois Ends Fiscal Year With Nearly $5B Cash on Hand
Illinois entered a new fiscal year Monday with a bit of a financial cushion as the prior year’s revenues exceeded final projections by about $123 million. The state ended fiscal year 2024 with about $4.7 billion cash on hand, or about 9% of the allocated spending for fiscal year 2025, which began July 1. That included a record high $2.1 billion in the state’s budget stabilization, or “rainy day” fund, which has seen its balance grow steadily over the past five years.
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