Illinois Police Say They Are On Manhunt For Suspect Alleged To Have Killed Seven People
An investigation has begun after several people were found shot to death in two separate homes in an Illinois town Monday afternoon, police said. Joliet Police Department (JPD) posted on social media that authorities began “conducting an active homicide investigation” after multiple people were shot to death near West Acres Road around 3 p.m. issued […]
Illinois COVID-19 Hospitalizations Down, Bucking National Trend: CDC
Illinois – Data released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the number of COVID-19 cases is increasing in Illinois and elsewhere across the country over the summer. But Illinois appears to be bucking the trend, with data provided by the CDC showing a significant drop in resident hospitalizations with […]
Thousands Of Students Will Be Harmed If Illinois Dems Let A Key School Choice Program Expire, Advocates Say
Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on June 7 signed into law the 2024 budget, which now provides 9,000 low-income students with tax-deductible scholarships to be used for educational services. It did not provide funds to continue the Investing in Children Act, a program that According to the Chicago Tribune, it will end at the end […]
Illinois Man Charged After Telling Police He Shot Himself In Leg While Dreaming
A Chicago suburban resident is facing firearm charges after he accidentally shot himself in the leg after having a dream about a home burglar, police said Tuesday. A 62-year-old man from Lake Barrington, who identified himself as Mark M. Dikala, reported to the Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy that he accidentally shot himself in the leg […]
Rockford PD Use ‘Air Tag’ in Wallet to Find, Arrest Illinois Man
A suspect was arrested after being caught using Apple-developed technology to rob several cars in the Southwestern Rockford neighborhood earlier this week. Air tags designed to help you find the items you always lose If you’re not familiar with Apple, air tag, It’s a small disk-shaped device about a quarter the size that emits a […]
Hick’s Dome Volcano in Southern Illinois
Illinois may be known for many things, such as agriculture, Chicago-style hot dogs, and its association with the subway, but being home to volcanoes isn’t usually among them. Did you know that Illinois has a dormant volcano? Normally I consider myself to have a pretty extensive knowledge of all things Illinois, but today was the […]
Dairyhaus Ice Cream in Rockton Receiving Illinois Made Award
In my opinion there is really nothing to discuss about it. Ice cream is the best of all desserts. In northern Illinois, he’s lucky to live a short drive from one of America’s best ice cream stores. Iconic Rockton Ice Cream Shop Wins Dairyhaus Homemade Ice Cream Shoppe will be honored with the Illinois Maid […]
Lutz family found: Missing Newton, Illinois family located safe in Arizona after last being seen in February
Newton, Illinois — The family in Newton, Illinois, has been lost for nearly nine weeks before being found safe in Arizona. “I hope they’re alive and just took off to escape. WICS. Lutz didn’t know that his wish would come true soon. Around 2 p.m. Monday, Cochise County, Arizona agents contacted Monica Lutz and the […]
Illinois Buildings and Bridges Turning Orange for Work Zones
Depending on the color of your porch light, you can show support for breast cancer awareness, law enforcement, or veterans. What do these different colored porch lights mean? There’s always been some debate about what the color of each light on the porch represents, but some colors are more common in Illinois than others. According […]
Illinois family missing for 9 weeks located in Arizona
Newton, IL (WCCU) — The Lutz family of Newton, Illinois, have been found after being reported missing for nine weeks and are all safe, according to law enforcement. Fox Illinois has been following the case since it came to public attention last week. Earlier Monday afternoon, Marlena Lang of Fox, Illinois, conducted an interview with […]
