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Police: Body in river was missing Illinois State student
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — A body discovered in the Illinois River nearly three weeks ago has been confirmed as a graduate student missing from Illinois State University. Authorities say Jelani Day’s identity was confirmed through DNA and
Lawsuits filed over explosion that killed 3 Chicago men
NORTH UTICA, Ill. (AP) — Lawsuits have been filed, four months after three Chicago men died in an explosion while fishing and making a fire along the Illinois River. Lawyers believe they know how the explosion occurred.
Child pornography arrest in Somonauk
SOMONAUK – A 22-year-old Somonauk man is facing child pornography charges after an investigation by the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday morning authorities executed a search warrant and took Luis D. Salinas into custody.
Lawsuit alleges bridge demolition charges killed three men at Starved Rock State Park
CHICAGO – A lawsuit being filed on behalf of the three men killed in an explosion at Starved Rock State Park claims that undetonated charges were the cause of the blast. The firm of Salvi, Schostok
Body found in river identified as missing college student
OTTAWA – The body that was found in the Illinois River on September 4th has been identified. The LaSalle County Coroner’s Office confirmed Thursday that the remains were of 25-year-old Jelani Day. Forensic dental
Marseilles man charged after allegedly firing a weapon towards another motorist
MARSEILLES – One man is facing a gun charge after allegedly shooting towards another motorist. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office say they were called Monday night to East 24th Road, about three miles north of Marseilles,
Winnebago County coroner pleads not guilty to thefts from the dead
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — A northern Illinois coroner pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges alleging that he stole more than $14,000 in cash from dead people. Winnebago County Coroner Bill Hintz pleaded not guilty to 12 counts,
Water rescue in Mendota early Wednesday
MENDOTA – A woman was rescued from Lake Kakusha in the pre-dawn hours Wednesday. Around 3 AM authorities were called to the scene for the report of someone in the 53-acre lake near the boat ramps.
More public park facilities damaged in Mendota
MENDOTA – Picnic tables were smashed and another public bathroom facility was destroyed by vandals in Mendota. The Mendota Police Department is seeking the public’s help in obtaining any information on those involved. The public
Illinois police seeking tips on missing ISU graduate student
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — Police investigating the disappearance of an Illinois State University graduate student are asking the public for tips as the search for the young man continues nearly a month after he vanished. Twenty-five-year-old Jelani
Yield signs approved during Mendota City Council meeting
MENDOTA – A pair of yield signs were added to the streets of Mendota after a brief traffic study prompted by a resident concerned about student pedestrian safety. Fourth Ward Alderwoman Vicki Johnson proposed the signs
Damage at Mendota park bathrooms reported
MENDOTA – The public bathrooms at Strouss Park in Mendota, also known as Purple Park, are going to remain locked after damage was reported over the weekend. At the City Council meeting Monday night the decision
Fire destroys historic Will County church
BEECHER – A fire on Sunday leveled a historic church in a small community in Will County. The Beecher Fire Protection District said the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, built in 1865, was a total loss. Four
Officials warn consumers about flood-damaged cars from recent weather events
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is warning consumers interested in purchasing used vehicles to beware of flood-damaged cars resulting from flooding caused by Hurricane Ida or other natural disasters. He has instructed his office
Ballistic vest saves Rockford officer from gunshot wound
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — A northern Illinois police officer was shot early Thursday but wasn’t hurt because he was wearing a ballistic vest. The Rockford Police Department says officers were gathered in an area when they heard
EPA strikes deal for cleanup of battery site that burned
CHICAGO (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency has reached an agreement with a Grundy County battery company to clean up a warehouse where a June fire led to the evacuation of thousands of nearby residents. The agency
Child dies after shooting in Ogle County
POLO – A 23-month-old child has died after what authorities determined was a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Ogle County. Last Thursday the Polo Police Department were called to the 300 block of Franklin Street for a child
2 nuclear plants saved in energy plan set to go to Pritzker
By JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Two Illinois nuclear plants would be saved from closure and carbon-emitting coal plants closed in the next quarter-century in a clean-energy package the Senate approved. The action
Judge: Hastert’s sexual abuse accuser to be named at trial
YORKVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A man who accused Dennis Hastert of child sexual abuse then sued the former U.S. House speaker for refusing to pay $1.8m in exchange for his silence will be named in court if
Authorities investigate fatal Grundy County motorcycle wreck
COAL CITY – A Gardner man has died after an apparent motorcycle crash in rural Grundy County. Authorities say that the wreck was discovered early Sunday south of Coal City off of Berta Road. The Grundy