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State Officials Crediting New GPS Technology With Saving Lives
State Officials Crediting New GPS Technology With Saving Lives State officials are crediting new GPS technology with saving lives during the Georgia school shooting. Apalachee High School staff had just started using new ID badges equipped with GPS panic buttons just last week. During the shooting, school staff members...
Sep 06, 2024
Lake Shelbyville Youth Deer Hunt Applications Available
Lake Shelbyville Youth Deer Hunt Applications Available Lake Shelbyville - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will hold the 12th Annual Youth Firearm Deer Hunt on October 12 and 13, 2024. To apply for the hunt, youth applicants must be less than 18 years old on October 12, 2024, and be accompanied by ...
Sep 04, 2024
Man Places Bust Of Lincoln Outside Decatur Civic Center
Man Places Bust Of Lincoln Outside Decatur Civic Center (Decatur, IL) -- The Decatur Police Department is investigating after a bust of Abraham Lincoln was found outside the Decatur Civic Center. Police released video of a man carrying a head of Lincoln outside the Civic Center recently. In the video, the suspect place...
Sep 04, 2024
Report: Labor Union Participation Down In Illinois
Report: Labor Union Participation Down In Illinois A new report shows labor union participation is down in Illinois. The State of the Unions 2024 report says between 2014 and 2023, Illinois' unionization rate dropped by two-point-three-percentage points. The survey says there are several factors for the decline, includ...
Sep 03, 2024
Labor Day Road Congestion
Labor Day Road Congestion If you're hitting the road today for the long weekend, try to avoid driving from 2 p.m. to just after 6 p.m. Triple-A says that way you avoid some of the largest periods of congestion. The company reports domestic travel is up nine percent this Labor Day weekend compared to last year. Thousand...
Sep 02, 2024
Lanes Reopening Where Possible For Labor Day Weekend
Lanes Reopening Where Possible For Labor Day Weekend (Springfield, IL) -- Some lanes in Illinois that have been closed for construction will reopen for the Labor Day holiday to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended beginning this afternoon through late Monday night. Drivers are urged to p...
Aug 30, 2024
Illinois Authorities Looking For Drunk Drivers Over Labor Day Weekend
Illinois Authorities Looking For Drunk Drivers Over Labor Day Weekend (Springfield, IL) -- State and local law enforcement will be on the lookout for drunk drivers over Labor Day weekend in Illinois. State police, local police, and sheriff's departments will be increasing patrols as part of the national "Drive Sob...
Aug 29, 2024
ISP Calls Working DNC The Largest Security Detail In Agency History
ISP Calls Working DNC The Largest Security Detail In Agency History (Chicago, IL) -- The Illinois State Police is calling their role in keeping law and order during the Democratic National Convention last week in Chicago the largest security detail in agency history. The ISP said they worked with federal, state, and lo...
Aug 28, 2024
Dangerously Hot Weather Hitting Illinois
Dangerously Hot Weather Hitting Illinois (Springfield, IL) -- Dangerously hot weather continues to hit Illinois. The National Weather Service says temps will be in the 90s today, with heat index values as high as 111 in some parts. There will be an Excessive Heat Warning in effect for much of the state. Extreme heat an...
Aug 27, 2024
Former Deputy Charged With Murder In Court Today
Former Deputy Charged With Murder In Court Today (Springfield, IL) -- A former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy charged with murder heads to court today. Sean Grayson makes his first pre-trial court appearance this morning. Grayson has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including murder, aggravated battery and off...
Aug 26, 2024