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Illinois Man Arrested for Allegedly Abusing North Carolina Teen
Green Oaks, IL – A 15-year-old girl from North Carolina was rescued from a Green Oaks residence, where she was allegedly held and abused. According to the United States Marshals Service, the missing girl was found on Prairie Ridge Road after an investigation with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. On July 24, detectives obtained a search warrant and apprehended Andrew W. Szech, 43, who was seen leaving the home with the victim.
Milwaukee gas station shooting; 2 men facing charges
MILWAUKEE - Two Wisconsin men are facing multiple charges following a shooting on Milwaukee's south side that wounded four people, including two children. The accused are 26-year-old Qkobe B. Jenkins of Kenosha and 32-year-old Dominique R. Bridges of Milwaukee. Combined, the two face nine charges, including attempted first-degree intentional homicide and first-degree reckless injury.
Big Lots closing up to 40 stores across the US—including these 3 Illinois locations
We now know which locations Big Lots will be closing across Illinois. Big Lots, the Ohio-based retail discount chain announced on July 10 the company’s plans to close up to 40 locations across the country this year, due to financial challenges the brand is facing in a post-Covid market.
‘Safe Elections in Southeast Wisconsin’ promises family friendly fun and peaceful community building on July 27
KENOSHA — This election season has recently seen drastic and polarizing developments on both sides of the aisle. Wisconsin voters looking to find clarity and connection after such an action-packed July may be interested in attending “Safe Elections in Southeast Wisconsin,” held from 12:30 to 5 p.m. this Saturday, hosted by the Kenosha Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave.
Watch: County Committee Gets Update on Kemper Preservation Efforts
Kenosha, WI (WLIP)–The Kenosha County Public Works Committee is focusing on the maintenance and restoration of Kemper Center’s historic buildings. On Monday night, committee members toured the 17 and a half acre grounds and discussed the ongoing five-phase, $1.4 million project aimed at repairing and protecting the structures.
Carthage College receives $1.5M donation for distinguished professorship in social change
KENOSHA, Wis. – LeAnn Pedersen Pope, a 1979 alumna and Carthage College Board of Trustees member, has pledged $1.5 million to establish a new professorship in honor of her father, Rev. Raymon L. Pedersen. The significant donation will create the Rev. Raymon L. Pedersen Distinguished Professorship in Social Change,...
Women's Tennis Earns ITA All-Academic Honors
TEMPE, Ariz. - The Carthage women's tennis team was named a 2024 All-Academic Team by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), as announced by the ITA on Wednesday morning. 13 student-athletes were also recognized by the ITA for their efforts in the classroom. Individuals receiving the ITA Scholar Athlete award included...
World’s Deadliest Creature Infests and Infects Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
As summer progresses, residents of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin should be aware of the risks posed by mosquito-borne diseases. With much wetter weather and voracious mosquito populations, the region is seeing increased cases of several diseases. Certain invasive blood-suckers have now raised concerns again in the Tri-States, with the Asian Tiger Mosquito being reported in both Iowa and Illinois, and now West Nile virus-infected mosquitos have been confirmed in Ames. Did you know there have already been several cases of mosquito-borne illnesses across the Tri-States reported in 2024?
Illinois Conservation Police seeking applicants for next class of trainees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Office of Law Enforcement is seeking applicants for the position of conservation police officer trainee. Conservation police officers enforce state laws intended to protect Illinois' natural and recreational resources. They are vested with full state-wide police authority and...
Illinois Now Forecast to Lose 400,000 Residents in Next 20 Years
There's good news and bad news about a new population forecast for Illinois. The bad news is that the state is forecast to lose almost 400,000 residents in the next couple of decades. The good news is rentals should be easier to find. This is based on a new ranking...
Pritzker would consider VP nomination, but some unhappy with party leadership
(The Center Square) – As the Illinois governor weighs in on a potential vice presidential nomination, a socialist alderman from Chicago is expressing frustration with the Democratic Party. Gov. J.B. Pritzker told CNN he’d be reluctant to give up his post as governor of Illinois, but the possibility of being vice president would be appealing. “It’d be hard to resist a call and consideration if the nominee called me to...
Iconic Vehicle Got Into A Scary Accident On A Popular Illinois Highway
It's been a rough week for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Apparently this past Monday, the iconic vehicle was involved in a crash in Illinois. I have a family member who's obsessed with visiting this thing. No joke, she's probably seen it in person at least over a dozen times. I'm sure right now she's greatly concerned after recent events involving the Wienermobile.
Senator speaks after alleged threat against state rep
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.
Midwest Braces for Extreme Heatwave in Early August
Kansas City, MO – The Midwest is set to experience extreme heat in early August, with temperatures significantly above normal across the region. The US National Weather Service has issued a forecast predicting a widespread heatwave from August 1-7. According to the NWS, this heatwave will encompass much of the Midwest, pushing daytime highs into the upper 90s and low 100s.
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