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ISP CONDUCTING ‘NITE’ PATROLS IN AREA COUNTIES
(EFFINGHAM) The Illinois State Police Troop 9 has announced that it will conduct Special Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) Patrols the rest of this month in Richland, Wayne, Marion, & Fayette Counties. The NITE Patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to impaired driving & occupant restraint violations, especially between the hours of 9:00 at night and 6:00 in the morning. Troop 9, based in Effingham, will be conducting other patrols in area counties for the rest of August as well.
Sheriff’s deputies investigating more than $18,000 worth of stolen copper wire
MAYFIELD, Ky. (KBSI) – Graves County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the theft of thousands of dollars worth of copper wire. Graves County Sheriff Jon Hayden says someone driving an older model Ford Escape pulling a single axle utility trailer stole 11,000 feet of copper wire from a construction site in Mayfield just off of US Hwy 45 North of Mayfield during early morning hours of Monday, August 12.
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Storms in the forecast for today and tonight—Possibility of severe storms this afternoon and tonight
We have multiple changes of storms and the possibility of severe storms over the area for today. Our forecast for today calls for showers and thunderstorms–mainly before 1 pm–with a high today 0f 84. Then, showers and storms are likely for tonight with a low of 70. The...
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Peru And Oglesby Locations Offering Some Of The Cheapest Gas In Illinois
Don't look now but the Illinois Valley has some of the cheapest gas in all of Illinois. According to GasBuddy.com, $3.19 gas in Peru is the second cheapest number in the state, behind only $3.18 for unleaded in Rockford. You can also find gas for $3.26 elsewhere in Peru and $3.27 in Oglesby.
Illinois, Iowa Preparing for Dangerous Storms and a Lot of Rain
It's been a while since we've had rain, but that's about to change over the next 48 hours. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the Rockford region could get severe storms late Wednesday night (8/14) that could continue through the start of the weekend. Storms and...
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
Illinois man sentenced to prison for dealing meth in Posey County
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — An Illinois man will serve prison time for selling meth in southern Indiana. The Posey County Prosecutor's Office announced Wednesday that 46-year-old Michael Anthony Turpin of Albion was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to dealing meth. Prosecutors say Turpin admitted...
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
$1 million winning Lotto ticket sold in Homewood
CHICAGO, August 14, 2024 – An Illinois Lottery player in the south suburbs of Chicago won the Lotto Million 1 this week – becoming a millionaire overnight. The $1 million-winning Lotto ticket was purchased for the Monday, August 12 drawing of Lotto Million 1 at South Gate Mini Mart, located at 18747 Dixie Highway in Homewood, a suburb south of Chicago.
Tennessee estate built for country music star Kenny Chesney up for auction
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Middle Tennessee estate built for country music star Kenny Chesney is going up for auction on Monday. Luxury real estate auction marketplace Interluxe Auctions will hold the sale on Monday, August 19 via their online auction portal. The home, located in Brentwood, boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms, two half baths, floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the gorgeous views, a gourmet kitchen, movie theater, golf simulator, tennis court, 12-person Jacuzzi, and much more.
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