The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently completed a study that analyzed serum samples from free-ranging white-tailed deer for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). Results of the study indicate that certain white-tailed deer populations in Illinois, Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania were exposed to SARS-CoV-2. Samples
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Bloomington, IL – Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is taking over the BBQ and Hot Dog sector one state at a time. This past week, Crave announced their newest franchisee in Bloomington, Illinois! They have plans on opening this upcoming winter
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SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS – A federal jury convicted a Springfield, Ill., man, Rafael Mercado Berrios, aka Jose Berrios, 42, of the 1200 block of N. 4th St., on June 4, of attempted enticement
PEORIA, ILLINOIS – A Bloomington, Ill., man, Jacob R. Schultz, 36, of the 500 block of W. Seminary St., was sentenced on June 3, 2021, to serve 20 years in prison for
Chicago police this week were on twerk patrol as women rode on top of the hood and roof of a patrol car and police had to just accept is the new normal
BOSTON – A Chicago man was arrested yesterday and charged with sexual exploitation of children and receipt of child pornography. Ernesto Herrera, 32, of Chicago, Ill., was charged by criminal complaint with
The Cicero community has a new go-to destination to enjoy delicious unmatched variety now that Golden Corral is open near Hawthorne Racecourse! Located at 3330 S. Cicero Ave., the new 11,000-square-foot restaurant offers the brand’s
Milan, IL – Taco John’s is turning up the crunch in Milan! The popular Mexican quick-service restaurant is set to start serving its bigger. bolder. better. flavors at 120 E. 10th Ave. on Monday, May 17. To celebrate
PEORIA, Ill. – U.S. District Judge James E. Shadid today sentenced a Pekin, Ill., woman, Rachel Miller, 29, of the 1400 block of Summit Dr., to serve 30 years in federal prison
Go west young man. That was a common term throughout American history for easterners looking to find success in the new western frontiers. California prospered through the 1800s gold rush, the 1990s
An additional draw during Saturday evening’s Lotto game made a million dollar dream come true for an Illinois Lottery player. A Lotto ticket purchased at the BP gas station, at 10 E. Northbrook Dr.,
CHICAGO, IL – A 29-year-old Chicago father Jontae Adams was shot and injured and his 7-year-old daughter was killed as they waited in line at a McDonald’s drive-thru. The shooting happened Sunday
PEORIA, ILLINOIS – Senior U.S. District Judge Joe Billy McDade today sentenced Tariq C. Lawson, 22, to 57 months (4 years, 9 months) in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm
CHICAGO, ILLINOUS – A man has been indicted on criminal charges for allegedly threatening to assault and murder a federal judge in Chicago. JOSHUA FARNER, 35, of Marion, Ill., is charged with
There is a border and immigration crisis in America, but the one person tasked to handle it, Vice President Kamala Harris, “Ain’t got no time for that!” On Tuesday, Harris, the new
TROY, ILLINOIS – A man who repeatedly stole mail from mailboxes in Southern Illinois is heading to prison. Seth W.Sorensen, 45, was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – A Tuscola, Ill., woman, Kandis Mills, 47, who worked as a registered nurse at a health care facility, was sentenced on March 19, 2021, to serve six years in
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A federal judge today sentenced an Indiana man to 38 years in federal prison for kidnapping a ten-year-old child as she walked home from school in Calumet City. On
BENTON, ILL – Shawn E. Whitecotton, 50, of Herrin, Illinois, was sentenced to 16 months confinement today, consisting of 8 months in federal prison and 8 months of home confinement after his
CHICAGO, IL – In town to promote his new Barstool sports betting app in Illinois, Barstool Sports CEO and founder, Dave Portnoy was doing a local pizza review when a man behind
URBANA, Ill. – A Decatur, Ill., man, Christopher Bailey, 40, of the 500 block of West Center St., has been ordered to serve 27 years (324 months) in federal prison for distribution
There is light at the end of the tunnel today as the Center for Disease Control issued new guidance that will put a smile on many faces…one that you will actually be
Spring is almost here and around America, which also means Girl Scout Cookies and cookie ordering is here too. Americans are passionate about their annual Girl Scout Cookie sale. Whether you’re the
