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Chiefs' Chris Jones offers to cover $1.5M in stolen chicken wings to free Illinois woman
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones has offered to pay for more than $1.5 million worth of chicken wings stolen by a south suburban school worker in an effort to secure her release from prison.
Corteva, Pioneer Hi-Bred settle lawsuit with farmworkers sprayed with pesticides
A group of migrant agricultural workers who were sprayed with pesticides while working in a central Illinois cornfield in 2019 reached a confidential settlement late last month with Corteva and its subsidiary, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, ending a three-year lawsuit with the seed giants. The case against the companies that owned and operated the aircrafts that sprayed the workers is ongoing.
Rising unemployment and a volatile stock market raising concerns about the economy
(The Center Square) – With rising unemployment in Illinois and the rest of the country, the “R” word has reared its ugly head and that is recession. For much of the year, it appeared the Federal Reserve had successfully navigated the task of tempering the highest inflation in decades while keeping the economy from sinking into a recession. While some say the Fed waited too long to cut interest rates,...
OIG: Former EEC commissioner wrongly sent millions to Illinois consulting firm
Samantha Aigner-Treworgy worked with Illinois company Aim and Arrow in her role as Chicago’s Chief of Early Learning before heading the EEC for the Bay State and sending the firm over $2.1 million for strategic planning purposes.
Pritzker signs law to aid victims of car theft
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed a new law that will make it easier for victims of Illinois car theft to get back on the road. The law allows drivers to replace license plates and registration stickers at no cost if their car has been stolen. The law takes effect on […]
Woman hopes to live dream of being homeowner after winning $1M on lottery scratch-off
CHICAGO (Gray News) - A lucky lottery player says they were shocked to discover their $25 scratch-off ticket turned into a $1 million. According to the Illinois Lottery, a winning player, who has requested to remain anonymous, was given the winning ticket as a gift to her by her husband.
Illinois soldiers deploy to Djibouti
(The Center Square) – The Illinois National Guard has mobilized a security assistance team for deployment to the African Republic of Djibouti. Seven soldiers comprise the Sixth Battalion 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade. Lt. Col. Matthew Kreiter, commander of the Sixth 54 Security Forces Assistance Battalion, said the battalion is a military unit that’s specifically trained to engage with foreign military partners. The team from Illinois will help advise the...
Two men arrested for meth possession in Johnston City
JOHNSTON CITY, Ill. (WJPF) – More illegal drugs have been taken off the streets of Williamson County. On Wednesday, Williamson County sheriff’s deputies and Johnston City police officers arrested two men at a home on East Broadway Street in Johnston City. David Lehman, Jr has been charged with...
Hardy, Ben Johnson, Dave Alan Johnson Working On Country Docuseries ‘Music Row’
A new country music docuseries called Music Row is currently in production in Nashville. Country music star Hardy is working on the show with Grammy-nominated songwriter Ben Johnson, while writer/producer Dave Alan Johnson is set to executive produce the series. Music Row will give viewers an inside look into the music world of Nashville and a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the artistic side of the city. The docuseries will highlight the musical journeys of successful modern country singers and songwriters like Cody Johnson, Ashley Cooke, Hunter Phelps, and Ashley Gorley.
5 juveniles arrested after property damage at Carbondale splash park
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Carbondale police say they arrested five juveniles after investigating property damage at a Carbondale splash park. Officers responded to the Carbondale Super Splash Park in the 600 block of South Lewis Lane on August 10 at 9:54 a.m. for a report of criminal trespass and criminal damage to property.
T.V. comedy series about golf begins filming in the Heartland
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - A new golf comedy television series has begun filming in the Heartland. According to a release, filming began Monday, August 12, on the pilot episode of “Tales from the Links,” a new T.V. series by Bogey Men LLC of Indianapolis and GuerrillaFilm of Marion.
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