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Community mourns Plainfield college gymnast murdered at Wisconsin apartment: 'She was a good kid'ABC 7 Chicago1 DAY AGO

Joliet Man Gets Tasered Following Knife And Gun Attackwjol.com47 MINUTES AGO

Illegal immigrant arrested after stabbing of teen girl at Indiana baseball game: policeFox News15 HOURS AGO

3 men, 1 woman randomly murdered while sleeping on a Blue Line train, officials saycwbchicago.com11 HOURS AGO

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Joliet Police Find 10 Spent Shell Casings Behind An AlleyOn September 2, 2024, at 6:28 a.m., Joliet Police Officers responded to the 600 block of Whitley Avenue for a past tense report of shots fired. Upon arrival, Officers discovered over 10 spent shell casings in an alley behind the 600 block of Whitley Avenue. After speaking to residents, Officers determined that the shooting occurred sometime during the overnight hours between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. An occupied residence was struck by gunfire numerous times. There were no reported injuries. Officers canvassed the area and were unable to locate any victims or other property struck.

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Joliet Man Gets Tasered Following Knife And Gun AttackOn Labor Day Monday, Joliet Police arrested 37 year old Isaac Ramones of Joliet then released on a Notice to Appear for Obstructing a Peace Officer. On September 2, 2024, at 12:29 a.m., Joliet Police Officers responded to the area of Hunter Avenue and Darcy Avenue for a disturbance. Upon arrival, an Officer encountered an adult male, later identified as Ramones, holding a knife. The Officer gave commands for Ramones to drop the knife and get on the ground. Ramones dropped the knife, but then began to walk away, ignoring the Officer’s commands to stop. Ramones then approached a male standing in the 600 block of Darcy Avenue and punched him. The Officer deployed a taser and Ramones was placed into custody without further incident.

Joliet, IL1 hour ago

The Center SquareIllinois quick hits: Pritzker issues disaster proclamation after storms;Pritzker issues disaster proclamation after storms Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a Disaster Proclamation after the severe weather and flooding that affected several northern Illinois counties in July. This proclamation comes after the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security concluded extensive fieldwork to assess the damage and destruction caused by the storms in communities across Illinois. On July 13 through July 16, severe storms passed throughout the state, producing heavy rainfall, high winds, flash flooding, tornadoes, and 6.5 inches of precipitation. ...

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Journal StarHere's what the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts for winter weather in Illinois this yearTheOld Farmer's Almanac has released its 2024-2025 WinterWeather Forecast, and while the national outlook calls for a "calmer, gentler" season, the prediction for Illinois — especially Peoria — is not so clear. The almanac divides the Prairie State among multiple regions, all of which have different forecasts. Peoria is roughly on the border between two of those areas — the Lower Lakes and Heartland regions. ...

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25 News NowUp and down temperatures this week

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Police get Illinois life saving awardsSome Metro-East police officers are getting recognition at the state level for saving lives in the past couple of months. The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police saluted 5 O’Fallon officers on August 29th. Those officers each earned the FOP’s Life Saving Award. State president Chris Southwood says in...

O'fallon, IL1 hour ago

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New market data highlights cannabis growth potential and banking opportunitiesOn August 6, Ohio became the 21st state nationwide to launch licensed and regulated adult-use cannabis sales. By Aug. 17, the state had recorded 276,125 transactions totaling $22.5 million – more than double its medical-only cannabis sales – and is on track to exceed $3.2 billion in sales by 2030. Neighboring Michigan recorded $3 billion in cannabis sales last year. In nearby Illinois, total cannabis sales exceeded $2 billion during the state’s 2024 fiscal year. The growth of these midwestern cannabis markets – and others across the country – demonstrates the tremendous financial opportunity for participants in this industry, including the banking sector.

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Putting Chicagoland’s new-construction market into focusGauging the status of new construction in Chicagoland is not so easy in today’s market. This isn’t the building boom of the early 2000s, when modern three-flats and high-rise condo buildings sprouted across the city, while new subdivisions rose up out of the cornfields of McHenry, Kane, Kendall and Will counties. That was obviously a hot new-construction market.

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Fox 32 ChicagoSuburban community mourn the loss of Wisconsin gymnastThe Plainfield community is mourning the loss of one of their own.

Plainfield, IL11 hours ago

TMJ4 NewsStudents and staff mourn tragic death of UW-Whitewater gymnastics standoutA Wisconsin university is mourning the death of a senior gymnastics standout right before the start of the new school year.

Whitewater, WI13 hours ago

KDHL AM 920Many Illinois Shopping Malls Are Closing, One Is ThrivingConsumer shopping habits have changed so dramatically in the last four years, that brick-and-mortar stores and most malls can no longer compete. Two once popular Illinois malls have closed in the last month and more are coming. What is Woodfield Mall's secret?. Why Are So Many Illinois Malls Closing. West...

Schaumburg, IL11 hours ago

ABC 7 ChicagoSuspect killed, Indiana deputy critically injured in shootout near Illinois border: policeA suspect was killed and an Indiana sheriff's deputy was critically injured in a shootout in Illinois on Sunday evening, police said.Illinois State Police said Iroquois County Sheriff's Department officers chased an armed suspect with a suspected hostage into Indiana just before 9 p.m. That's when the Newton County Sheriff's Department engaged with the pursuit.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe chase went back into Illinois, and the suspect crashed in Sheldon, ISP said. The suspect got out of his vehicle and exchanged gunfire with police.An officer shot the suspect, 37-year-old Andrew Roselius of Clifton, Illinois. He was pronounced dead on the scene.Roselius shot Newton County Sheriff's Department deputy, who was to Iroquois Memorial Hospital before being flown to the Carle Trauma Center.The Newton County Sheriff's Department identified the deputy as Corporal Brandon Schreiber.Schreiber, a five-year veteran with the Newton County Sheriff's Department, remains in critical condition.Police did not find a hostage inside the vehicle.ISP will investigate the shooting before turning its investigation over to the Iroquois County State's Attorney's Office.

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Illinois is Home to Two of Hollywood’s ‘Worst’ StarsIt's not like many actors were born and bred in Illinois, but according to this dismal list, two of the worst actors ever are from here. The truth is, I was more surprised that these not-so-great thespians were from the Land of Lincoln, but after a quick Google search, I got the confirmation I was looking for.

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Illinoisans can submit their designs for a new state flagSpringfield, ILLINOIS — The Secretary of State has announced a contest that allows people of all ages to submit a new design for the Illinois State Flag. Starting Sept. 3rd, submissions will be available to submit via the commission website or by mail, addressed to the Howlett Building in Springfield.

Springfield, IL13 hours ago

WCIAIllinois Department of Labor issues annual Labor Day reportSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Labor has released a report highlighting the agency’s achievements in the past year. The annual report highlights department statistics, including how much they recovered in wages, how staff members advocated for workers who unfairly lost their jobs and the number of inspections of amusem*nt park rides. The […]

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WBBM News Radio Union membership in Illinois fell to lowest point in 10 years in 2023: ReportThe rate of union participation in Illinois fell to its lowest point in a decade in 2023, according to a new report from the nonprofit Illinois Economic Policy Institute (IEPI) and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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Regional Office Ef Education #11 Emphasizes Importance Of School Attendance In SeptemberThe Regional Office of Education #11 (ROE #11), serving seven counties across East Central Illinois, is dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes by promoting consistent school attendance. As September marks Attendance Awareness Month, ROE #11 is emphasizing the important role of daily school participation. Research highlights that students who attend school...

Charleston, IL18 hours ago

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GET YOUR CHECK: A POPULAR dating app has agreed to shell out some major cash as part of a $40 million settlementAccording to The SUN USA, A popular dating app has agreed to pay a significant sum as part of a $40 million settlement. Eligible users of Badoo in Illinois may be entitled to a one-time payment due to a class action lawsuit. This settlement also extends to Bumble users in the state.

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Downstate group behind movement to break free from Cook CountySPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Growing unrest over the policies coming out of Cook County is spurring talk among downstate counties of breaking free and forming a new state. Illinois Separation revealed that seven counties will vote on separating from Cook County and forming a new state. Spokesman Eric Ivers,...

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