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ISP District 20 reveals OREP results

PITTSFIELD – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 20 Commander, Captain Jody Huffman, announces the results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) held in Adams County on August 29, September 2, and September 6.  These OREPs provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives by making sure all vehicle occupants were buckled up. Illinois State Police D20: Violations enforcement activity Seat belt citations47Child restraint citations0Distracted driving citations4Written warnings42Total citations73FIGURES COURTESY OF ISP DISTRICT 20 Most […]

todayOctober 3, 2022 34

pritzker Illinois

Capital Area Region

Pritzker talks session timeline, programs, spending

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – In a series of downstate news conferences coinciding with the Illinois State Fair, Gov. JB Pritzker this week gave an update on the possibility of a special session, outlined new state infrastructure investments, and announced a new program for some Illinoisans over age 55. While the governor quickly announced he would call a special session after the landmark Supreme Court case Roe vs. Wade was overturned in June, lawmakers have thus far not scheduled any […]

todayAugust 16, 2022 56

Illinois

Chicagoland Region

At least six killed in Illinois July 4th parade mass shooting

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (UPI) -- At least six people died in a shooting at an Independence Day parade north of Chicago on Monday, local police said. The shooting took place just after 10 a.m. along the holiday parade route in Highland Park, Ill., about 30 miles north of Chicago, WMAQ-TV reported. Authorities said that in addition to the six deaths, at least 16 people were hospitalized with injuries, the Chicago Tribune reported. Witness Peter Kontonis told the newspaper he saw […]

todayJuly 5, 2022 85

East Central Illinois Region

Two women dead in Collinsville area disturbance

COLLINSVILLE/PANA -- A suspect was in custody by Illinois State Police Saturday afternoon, Apr. 2 a few hours after two women were found dead in the Collinsville area. Information from the Madison County Sheriff’s Department report that at 10:26 a.m., deputies and officers from the Collinsville Police Department responded to the 1000 block of McDonough Lake Road following a 911 call “where it sounded like a possible disturbance.” Upon arrival, officers found the bodies of two women outside the residence, […]

todayApril 4, 2022 160

Illinois

Illinois

Volatile weather in Illinois to create problematic conditions

SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is advising the public that a major storm with heavy rains, flooding, and double-digit snowfalls will create slick conditions, impacting travel across much of the state starting tonight through Thursday. The mixture of precipitation and rapidly changing weather likely will produce the potential for sudden icing on roads, with high winds leading to blowing snow and reduced visibility. “The Illinois Department of Transportation’s snow-and-ice teams will be prepared and out in force," […]

todayFebruary 16, 2022 29

Illinois House bills

Illinois

Illinois House committee moves animal cruelty, expungement bills

SPRINGFIELD (CNI) — The Illinois House Judiciary Criminal Committee advanced several bills Tuesday, including measures pertaining to animal cruelty laws, record expungement, and the study of gun violence in Illinois. House Bill 168, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Daniel Didech of Buffalo Grove, would amend the Humane Care for Animals Act to remove domestic pets from the household of persons known to the courts as a danger to animals. Individuals who have been convicted at least twice of aggravated cruelty or […]

todayMarch 9, 2021 14

Illinois winter roads

Illinois

Heavy snow, bitter cold across Illinois to make travel hazardous

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are warning the public that a major winter storm will create hazardous conditions across the state, urging drivers to strongly consider postponing any unnecessary travel. Throughout Illinois, intense periods of heavy snow and continued bitter cold should be anticipated, creating extremely slick conditions and poor visibility. “As always, our team at IDOT will be out on the roads around the clock, but if you can stay indoors, please do, […]

todayFebruary 15, 2021 79

Decision 2020

Ammons being investigated in alleged retail theft from charity thrift store

URBANA (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A Democratic state representative is under investigation in relation to a retail theft incident dating back to January. State Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) could potentially face charges of retail theft. This stems from a January 10 incident inside a charity thrift store in Urbana. Currently, Ammons is facing allegations that she stole a Coach purse worth roughly $80. Special prosecutor assigned to investigate the incident Judge Tom Difanis, a Champaign County circuit court judge, made an […]

todayApril 10, 2020 66

East Central Illinois Region

State police investigates Nokomis officer-involved shooting

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Illinois State Police is conducting an independent investigation of an officer-involved shooting that took place Friday evening, June 15 in Nokomis, according to a press release made available Monday afternoon. The investigation was requested by the Nokomis Police Department. According to a preliminary investigation, a Nokomis officer was dispatched to the residence of 44-year-old David L. Hicks, located at 219 Frederick Street, for a domestic disturbance call. The unidentified officer arrived at the residence and […]

todayJune 18, 2018 200

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