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Has There Ever Been a Shark Attack in Illinois?
There is a rare species of shark that can survive in salt and fresh water but did one attack a boy in Lake Michigan near Chicago?. I'm not going to lie, I was watching Shark Week stuff on TV and wondered if there had ever been a shark attack in any bodies of water in Illinois. I know just mentioning it sounds ridiculous, but I have Googled stranger things.
Hot Temps, High Humidity Leads to Heat Advisory for Our Area
PADUCAH – The National Weather Service in Paducah says a Heat Advisory remains in effect for all of southern Illinois until 8 Tuesday night. Heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms may...
4-H events are coming to Illinois in a big way
EASTERN ILLINOIS (WTWO,WAWV)– Over the rest of the month of July Eastern Illinois will play host to a numerous amount of 4-H showcases. Clark, Edgar, and Crawford counties all are having 4-H fairs over the coming weeks allowing all their members a chance to show their hard work on the projects they’ve been spending time […]
Southern Illinois man arrested for first degree-murder
HERRIN, Ill. (WICS) — A Southern Illinois man was arrested for first-degree murder, according to the Illinois State Police. On Saturday, ISP was requested by the Herrin Police Department to conduct a death investigation at a residence in the 3100 block of Weaver Road in Herrin. A deceased female...
Here's the week-by-week high school football schedule for the Springfield area
The Illinois High School Association released its high school football schedules ahead of the start of the season next month. Here are the schedules for The State Journal-Register's entire coverage area from Week 1 through Week 9. Central State Eight WEEK 1 ...
Alarming Number of Dengue Fever Cases in Illinois, CDC Warns
It might just be the most urgent health issue in America right now and it's especially becoming a big problem for Illinois. The CDC is warning about an explosion of cases of dengue fever and Illinois is among the states with the most incidents. Dengue fever is a virus that...
Nap? Study Claims 1 Out of Every 3 in Illinois ‘Always Tired’
Boy, do I identify with this one. There's a new study that claims that one out of every three people in Illinois are 'always tired'. I need a nap. How about you?. This is an interesting new study from Talker which sampled a huge amount of people to learn about their energy level (or lack thereof). The big picture takeaway from their questions is that one out of every 3 people say they often or always feel tired even after a good night's sleep. Something is very wrong here.
Illinois and Wisconsin Kids Invited to Bring Their Small Businesses to August Market
Are your kids obsessed with making friendship bracelets? Hosting lemonade stands? Turn their hobbies into cash this August in Rockton, Illinois. When I think back to being a kid and wanting to earn a few extra bucks, I land on a memory of my friends and I creating some sort of dog's baby-sitting service.
1 in 5 Illinoisans Impacted: Governor Pritzker Signs Landmark Healthcare Protection Act to Combat ‘Predatory’ Insurance Tactics
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has enacted the Healthcare Protection Act to prevent insurance companies from using unfair tactics like step therapy and inadequate coverage, aiming to improve access to timely and necessary healthcare across the state. Illinois’ Healthcare Protection Act Targets Unfair Insurance Practices and Improves Access to Care According to the Audacy, Illinois Governor […]
Salem Strength Team’s Murphy & Crawford Have Great Showing At Bench Nationals in SC
Salem Strength Team’s Monty Murphy and Tim Crawford are competing this weekend at the USA Powerlifting Bench Nationals in Greenville, South Carolina. Monty was 1st in Masters-1 90kg class. Tim won the Masters-1 140kg class and was runner up in the Open 140kg division. Monty Murphy best lift was 364lb. Tim Crawford best was 452lb.
Baileys Arrested Following High-Risk Traffic Stop Early Sunday Morning
A Carlyle Illinois man is free on a Notice to Appear while a Carmi man is behind bars after what Carmi Police call a high-risk traffic stop resulted in their arrests early Sunday morning. It was about 2:20am when officers say they pulled over the pair in the 400 block of South Walnut. 22-year-old Cory Bailey of Carlyle was arrested and charged with Fleeing/Eluding Police. 23-year-old Christopher Bailey remains behind bars. He was arrested on two warrants, one a misdemeanor from this year; the other a 2023 felony. Online court records don’t show details on the misdemeanor; the felony warrant is related to a January 2023 incident in which it appears Bailey took a plea deal. He’s due in court at 10am Monday.
Victim identified in deadly Cape Girardeau shooting
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Police released the identity of the man who died after he was shot early Sunday morning in Cape Girardeau. Linard Thomas, 42, of Cape Girardeau died around 1:08 a.m. on Sunday, July 15. Cape Girardeau Police received a report around 12:34 a.m. on Sunday...
Lady Cats 10u Wins Olney All Star Tournament
The Salem 10u Softball All Stars played in tournament action this weekend in Olney. Salem came home with championship beating West Salem 7-5 in extra innings. Salem also beat Mt Carmel 17-1 and West Salem 11-1 before falling in the first championships game 7-5 and forcing the ‘If’ necessary game. After 12 hours at the ballpark, the Lady Wildcats came home with the title.
‘Operation Southern Slowdown’ set to begin Monday, July 15
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Law enforcement agencies across the southeast are set to begin a multi-state enforcement campaign, Operation Southern Slow Down, aimed at reducing speeding. The eighth annual campaign includes the states of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida and, Tennessee and will run for the week of July 15-21, 2024.
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