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Two Mt. Vernon residents arrested Monday on gun and drug charges
MT. VERNON, IL — Two Mt. Vernon residents were arrested just after 7 Monday morning on gun and drug charges. Members of the Mt. Vernon Police Department / Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Joint Narcotics Unit assisted the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force at a home on E. Saddle Club Road in Belle Rive (18526 E. Saddle Club Rd) with the execution of arrest warrants for the primary residents, 45-year-old Darren D. Edmison and 36-year-old Amber M. McCowen. The warrants were for prior Jefferson County Controlled Substance Trafficking charges. During service of the warrants, evidence of criminal activity was observed inside the home.
4-year-old boy competes in National Mullet Competition
Showcasing his mullet named after Patrick Swayze, a four-year-old from Millstadt, Illinois, will compete in the National Mullet Competition this month. Bohdi Fischer and his mullet, "The Swayze Special," will compete in the 1-4 age group while strutting the "business-in-the-front, party-in-the-back" hairstyle.
Safety on the water key to recreational fun
The freedom, exhilaration and sheer joy of summertime water sports is an unparalleled experience. However, the excitement of jet skiing, boating, fishing or even kayaking throughout the state can quickly become an emergency, if proper safety measures aren’t followed. “We’re out on area rivers in the county to educate...
Illinois Officials Investigate Disease Outbreak Among Wildlife Rehab Visitors
An investigation is underway to figure out why volunteers at a Quad Cities wildlife rehab facility got sick. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there has been an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, which is a gastrointestinal disease, in the last few weeks. At least 12 people have been confirmed...
Incoming Illinois Republican Party Chair tells delegation that the State GOP must be unified
At the Illinois Republican Breakfast, delegates were greeted by a Wisconsin cheese sculpture of the state’s outline and the face of former President Donald Trump. But some of the business at the Breakfast looked inward.
1st human case of West Nile Virus in Illinois in 2024 reported in suburban Cook County, IDPH says
A person in suburban Cook County possibly has the first human case of West Nile Virus in Illinois this year.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting the case in a preliminary manner.The department said it's waiting for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to confirm the case.There were 119 human cases of West Nile Virus reported in Illinois last year.READ MORE | Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Hoffman Estates, downstate Morgan County
Celebrate Hot Dog Day with the best dogs in central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — It’s National Hot Dog Day! Central Illinois is home to some of the best dogs, bratwursts, sausages, corn dogs and frankfurters around. You can find some of the best places to get a dog in the area based on Google review scores below:. Peoria...
OPPD mutual aid shifts to Illinois
WESTERN ILLINOIS - The Omaha Public Power District’s 17-person mutual aid team arrived in Des Moines, Iowa, Tuesday evening to assist MidAmerican Energy with power restoration efforts. Photos courtesy of OPPD. A storm on Monday left tens of thousands without power in Iowa. Their work location shifted Wednesday to...
Severe storms slam the area
A severe weather system slammed northern Illinois and the Chicago area Monday night, producing severe. thunderstorms, wind gusts of up to 75 mph in some areas, and tornadoes. Warning sirens were heard throughout DuPage County after 9 p.m. As many as 10 tornadoes were reported in the Chicago area Monday night, including one outside O’Hare Airport.
Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
To help folks who need to store personal belongings and other items while cleaning up, that company that's America's #1 choice for do-it-yourself movers is giving people free storage for the next month.
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