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Illinois Improving Training Hate Crime for State Police Cadets
CHICAGO - Governor Bruce Rauner today announced the next steps to comprehensive plan to combat hate crimes in Illinois through improved training of law enforcement. As directed by the Governor last mo...
Apr 10, 2017
Bake Sale in Effingham
Washington Savings Bank's South Banker location in Effingham is having its annual Relay for Life Bake Sale, Friday, April 14th. The sale starts at 8:30 am and goes until all items are sold. There will...
Apr 10, 2017
Cook County Judge's Death May Be Robbery Related
Cook County Judge's Death May Be Robbery Related (Chicago, IL) -- Chicago police say the shooting death of Judge Raymond Myles on the city's South Side this morning might be the result of an at...
Apr 10, 2017
High School students invited to explore health care careers at informational night
Are you a student interested in a career in the medical field, but not sure which area? Learn more at a health-related College and Career Informational Night on Monday, April 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at...
Apr 10, 2017
Two Dead In Elementary School Shooting In San Bernardino
UPDATED: Two Dead In Elementary School Shooting In San Bernardino (2:08pm Central) (San Bernardino, CA) -- The San Bernardino Police Chief is confirming two adults are dead in a suspected murder suici...
Apr 10, 2017
Multiple Injuries In Elementary School Shooting
Multiple Injuries In Elementary School Shooting (San Bernardino, CA) -- Multiple injuries are being reported from a shooting at an elementary school in San Bernardino, California. Maria Garcia with th...
Apr 10, 2017
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Northeastern Edgar County, and Southeastern Vermillion County until 12:15 CDT. At 11:56, a severe thunderstorm was located nea...
Apr 10, 2017
Details on Last Night's Fire in Mattoon
According to a press release from the MFD, the Mattoon Fire Department responded to a working structure fire at 909 Wabash Avenue, Sunday evening, April 9, 2017, at 2205 hours. Upon arrival on the sce...
Apr 10, 2017
Illinois State Police Recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The week of April 9-15, 2017, is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This week marks the time each year when the public safety community formally acknowledges the contributions and sacrific...
Apr 10, 2017
Arthur Home Cited
The Arthur Home has been cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health with an "A" violation and fined $25,000. Officials say the home failed to follow its abuse prevention policy and fully invest...
Apr 10, 2017
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