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Illinois could be one of the first states to have driverless vehicles on its roads

SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Network) -- The head of the Illinois Department of Transportation says driverless cars are closer to the state’s roadways than you think. IDOT Director Randy Blankenhorn told a City Club of Chicago crowd earlier this month that the state is actively courting driverless vehicle testers to begin running on Illinois’ roadways. He says a task force with his department, the state police, the Secretary of State, and others are working to ensure Illinois is ready to be one […]

todayNovember 28, 2017 22

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State police investigates fatal Thanksgiving Eve accident in Logan County

LINCOLN (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Illinois State Police and ISP District 09 are investigating a Thanksgiving Eve accident that has resulted in one fatality. According to a preliminary traffic crash investigation, the first vehicle, operated by Adriana Rodrigues, 26, of Wenona was travelling southbound on Interstate 55 approaching mile marker 128. Rodrigues' blue 2004 model year Dodge veered off the roadway to the left somewhere around 9:01 pm and traveled through the median. The vehicle would then exit the median […]

todayNovember 23, 2017 64

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State police urges safe driving during Thanksgiving holiday travel period

LITCHFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is generally one of the busiest travel holiday periods of the year. As millions of travelers take to Illinois roadways to celebrate Thanksgiving, Illinois State Police (ISP) District 18 Commander Timothy Tyler, reminds motorists to drive safely. Drivers can do their part to ensure they, and their passengers, experience safe travels. Simply keeping your eyes on the road, watching your speed, buckling your seatbelt, and refraining from driving after consuming alcoholic beverages can […]

todayNovember 21, 2017 37

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State police seeks information on criminal act in Logan County

ATLANTA, Ill. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Illinois State Police is investigating an incident which occurred early Monday along the northbound lanes of Interstate 55 near mile marker 140 in Logan County. A motorist's vehicle suffered significant damage from a bowling ball-sized rock, roughly 10 pounds, was thrown from an overpass near mile marker 140 just outside of Atlanta. As a result, the rock passed through the roof of the vehicle narrowly missing the driver and a passenger in the rear […]

todayNovember 21, 2017 38

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Nokomis Police Department citations and arrests from October 29 to November 12, 2017

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) — The following citations and warrants were completed between October 29 and November 12, 2017 by the Nokomis Police Department: Kelsie N. Miller, 28, of Nokomis was arrested on an in-state warrant at her residence of 625 School St. on October 29. Anna M. Hilton, 22, considered homeless, was arrested on an in-state warrant at 700 Sanford St. on November 1. James S. Tosetti, 32, of Nokomis was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol at the […]

todayNovember 14, 2017 32

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GasBuddy analyst: gasoline prices unseasonably high, but relief is coming

BOSTON (UPI) -- Retail gasoline prices continue to put a strain on consumer pocket books late in the season, though relief is around the corner, a market report found. Motor club AAA reports a national average retail price for regular unleaded gasoline at $2.56 per gallon early Tuesday, up just a fraction of a percent from Monday but 40 cents per gallon higher than on this date last year. In its retail market report for the week, AAA said consumer demand […]

todayNovember 14, 2017 55

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BMW recalls 1.4 million vehicles over fire risk

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. (UPI) -- German automaker BMW announced Friday it is recalling 1.4 million vehicles in North America over fire risks. The company issued two recalls with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The first affects some 740,000 vehicles, including the 1-, 3- and 5-Series, Z4, X3 and X5 from model years 2007-11. These vehicles may develop a rusty crankcase ventilation valve, posing a fire risk. The second recall is for about 673,000 vehicles, which have faulty heating and air conditioning wiring. Electrical […]

todayNovember 4, 2017 27

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Nokomis Police Department citations and arrests from October 2 to October 15, 2017

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) — The following citations and warrants were completed between October 2 and October 15, 2017 by the Nokomis Police Department: David L. Hicks, 44, of Nokomis was cited for breach of peace/disorderly conduct at his residence at 219 Frederick St. on October 2. Hicks would also be written a second citation of breach of peace/disorderly conduct at Just One More, 124 W. Front St. on October 3. Foy J. Crutchfield, 40, of Decatur was cited for possession of […]

todayOctober 27, 2017 46

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Nokomis Police Department citations and arrests from September 19 to October 1, 2017

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) — The following citations and warrants were completed between September 19 to October 1, 2017 by the Nokomis Police Department: Chantel J. Guyot, 20, of Coalton was cited with multiple ordinance violations at 238 Bertolino Ave. A dog owned by Guyot was running at large around the village on September 18 and had allegedly behaved in a vicious manner, biting an unindentified individual. Guyot received ordinance violations for the dog running at large, behaving in a vicious manner, […]

todayOctober 8, 2017 23

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