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Illinois lawmakers react to shooting at Trump Rally in Pennsylvania
CHICAGO (CBS) -- There was a swift reaction Saturday night from Illinois and national lawmakers as the country learns more about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.Illinois lawmakers took their thoughts, prayers, and concerns to social media. On X, formerly known as Twitter, Governor JB Prtizker said that violence is not the answer in our Democracy." Senator Dick Durbin agreed that political violence is never acceptable. While keeping the former president, those injured, and the person killed in his thoughts, he thanked law enforcement for keeping thousands in attendance safe. Senator Tammy Duckworth also released a statement, saying in...
Yelp claims Illinois has one of the Top 10 Tattoo Shops in the US
IF (and that is a big if) you are going to get a tattoo, why not have one of the best of the best in the US do the tattoo for you? Here is the place Yelp claims is not only the best tattoo shop in Illinois, but one of the ten best in the entire US...
Dangerous heat settling into Central Illinois
The hot and humid conditions will continue for the next few days. Sunday and Monday will be dangerously hot across Central Illinois. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the area from 1 p.m. Sunday until 8 p.m. Monday. With air temperatures in the mid-90s and dew...
Heat Dome Could Ignite Storms and Derechos Over Illinois Soon
It looks like the weather pattern over Illinois is about to get excitable again. A new forecast says the incoming heat dome which will cause temperatures to spike into the 90's is expected to ignite a storm pattern that could even include derechos in parts of the Land of Lincoln.
Former Illinois Tollway Employee Sentenced to Probation for PPP Loan Theft, Ordered to Pay Full Restitution
A former Illinois Toll Highway Authority employee has been handed a sentence of probation after admitting to stealing funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a relief effort designed to help businesses stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced yesterday. In a case that highlights the...
Illinois Has Helped Team USA Win The 4th Most Olympic Gold Medals
The 2024 Summer Olympics is right around the corner and soon enough, athletes from every corner of the world will be competing in Paris during the XXXIII Olympiad. Team USA will look to capture several gold, silver, and bronze medals during Paris 2024. While every Team USA member represents our...
Illinois researchers crush, grind dead cicadas into powder to study and collect data
The big cicada emergence is over, but the study is just beginning in Chicago's western suburbs for researchers at the Morton Arboretum. "We just got a bunch of bags ... and, what you can see, all these are essentially dried out into little cicada parts," explained Marvin Lo, the research program manager in the Root Biology Laboratory at the Morton Arboretum.
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital announces winner of the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award
Luzetta Lam, RN, a Nurse Manager for Critical Care and Progressive Care Units at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital – Mt. Vernon, was recently honored with the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award for extraordinary nursing over the past 27 years. Lam started her nursing career as a floor nurse and...
Salem man arrested after allegedly holding woman against her will while hitting and stabbing her
A 43-year-old Salem man has been arrested by Salem Police for unlawful restraint, aggravated domestic battery, and aggravated assault following a Friday morning incident at his home. Salem Police say the alleged female victim was able to come to the Salem Police Station after escaping from the man identified as...
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul Challenges Proposed Toxic Waste Facility Expansion in Chicago
Environmental concerns are at the forefront of a decision by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, who recently filed an amicus brief in opposition to the expansion of a toxic waste disposal facility on Chicago's Southeast Side. The area, which has a long-standing burden of industrial pollution, is facing the proposed enlargement of a facility that handles and disposes of materials dredged from local waterways. The contentious plan, spearheaded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, seeks to increase the facility's capacity by roughly 530,000 cubic yards, according to a release from the Attorney General's office.
The 110 Grill Road Rally Poker Run for a cure
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – The 101 grill hosted a car show and more this afternoon, hosting an array of events for the benefit of JJ Bledsoe a young man diagnosed with brain cancer. Justin Decker told Fox23 that they are a part of a small community just trying to...
Cardboard boats? Paducah Regatta creates family fun and friendly competition
PADUCAH — While cardboard isn't the ideal building material for a boat, local friends and families gave it their best shot. The Paducah Regatta at the Noble Park Pool on Saturday, July 13, was filled with creativity, laughs, and friendly competition. Friends and families from across the community came...
Two teenagers arrested on robbery charges in Cape Girardeau, MO
CAPE GIRARDEAU (MO) – Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the 3400 Block of William after reports of a suspicious person on July 12 at 12:30 a.m. When arriving to the scene officers found 19-year-old Scott Taylor from Jackson, MO who appeared to be unconscious from an apparent overdose. Taylor had a ski mask over his head and an AK47 style rifle laying over his arm. Officers removed the firearm from his person and placed Taylor in handcuffs. Medical personnel arrived on-scene and began to provide first aid. Taylor was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The firearm was loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition and capable of lethal force.
Look To The Sky Because Air Shows Coming To IL & WI This Summer
If you're looking for some family entertainment this summer, I highly suggest checking out an airshow in Illinois or Wisconsin. One of my favorite things to do in the summer as a kid was going to air shows. Growing up, it seemed like they were happening all the time. It was one of those things I remember my whole family enjoyed so we went whenever possible.
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