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Illinois State Police Just Brought the Hammer Down on Carjacking
If you suddenly see the number of carjackings start to decline in Illinois, I know why. The Illinois State Police have spent the past several months bringing the hammer down on those who steal vehicles and the results of their operation are impressive. The Public Information Office of the Illinois...
Firefighters in Southern Illinois take water supply operations class
CHRISTOPHER, IL (KBSI) – Firefighters from 8 different departments participated in a water supply operations task. Instructors are from the Illinois Fire Service Institute. 20 different firefighters were in attendance.
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.
Illinois Trying to Remove Your Driver’s License From Your Wallet
If the state of Illinois gets its way, you won't have a driver's license in your wallet anymore. They plan to forcefully take it away and move it somewhere else. This is me predicting that many will not be pleased with the destination while the younger generation will likely be thrilled.
Fire destroys couch and chair in Centralia home
A fire of undetermined cause burned a couch and chair at a Centralia home before it went out on its own. The fire was discovered in the home in the 800 block of North Cherry Street when the occupants returned to the residence around nine Saturday night. Centralia City Firemen...
Marion VA Health Care System to host veteran resource fair
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - An opportunity for local veterans will be held on Thursday in southern Illinois. According to organizers, the Marion VA Health Care System will host a veteran resource fair on July 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It will take place at the Mt. Vernon Elks Lodge at 1107 Jordan Street in Mt Vernon, Ill.
Carbondale repeals ordinance protecting abortion access with "no credible evidence of violation"
CARBONDALE, IL — The Carbondale city council passed an ordinance on Saturday morning to repeal Ordinance 2023-03, which gives added protections to those seeking abortion access and other healthcare services. Ordinance 2023-03 revised Carbondale's disorderly conduct code, making it illegal for protestors to pass out leaflets, display signs, or...
Report Released on Fatal Crop Duster Crash in Weakley County
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report concerning a deadly crop duster plane crash near Martin. The crash on the morning of June 25th claimed the life of 61 year old longtime pilot Scott Rainey, of Obion County. According to the report, a witness saw the aircraft...
3.4-magnitude earthquake hits Illinois overnight
SOMONAUK, Ill. – The U.S. The Geological Survey says a 3.4-magnitude earthquake hit Illinois early Monday morning. It happened at approximately 2:53 a.m. near Somonauk, Illinois, in Southern DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office posted on its Facebook page that people in the area were woken up by...
Northern Illinois Braces For High Wind And Derecho Threats Today
The Northern Illinois area just made it through a pretty wild weekend weather wise, and guess what? The terrifying ride isn't over yet, because another round of nasty could be hitting the Stateline area Monday night. Severe Weather Threats in Northern Illinois. On Saturday night I found myself driving home...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Central Illinois, Central Indiana
Central Illinois, IL – A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for central Illinois and central Indiana, effective this Monday morning from 12:55 AM until 5:00 AM EDT. The National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK, issued the watch, warning of the potential for damaging wind gusts and possible tornadoes.
Severe thunderstorms Sunday night could renew flooding potential across northern Illinois
A severe storm watch was issued Sunday evening for scattered to numerous showers moving through northern Illinois and to the east. Chicago will experience the most downpours between 7 and 11 p.m. as the system exits the area by 3 a.m. “This round of storms could end up being severe and bring a renewed potential for flooding,” after overnight storms caused damage in the suburbs, said Rafal ...
The Strange Reason Illinois Cicada Screams are Getting Louder
The good news is the historic brood invasion of cicadas in Illinois is lessening. However, the bad news is the screams of these pests is getting louder and there's a strange reason why. As we've mentioned previously, Illinois is a hot spot for the appearance of not one, but two...
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