Two Killed After Train Hits RV In Christina Co
Two Killed After Train Hits RV In Christina Co (Christina Co., IL) -- Two people are dead after an RV was hit by a train in Christian County on Thursday. The incident happened yesterday on East 23-hundred North Road near Illinois Route 48. The names of the victims haven't been released.
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ISP Trooper Hurt In I-57 Crash
ISP Trooper Hurt In I-57 Crash (Union Co., IL) -- An Illinois State Police trooper is recovering following a crash in Union County. Authorities say an ISP squad car was parked Monday night on the shoulder of I-57, just north of Lick Creek Road. The trooper was inside of the squad when it was hit by a white Infiniti. Th...
Apr 25, 2024
CFO Of ADM To Resign
CFO Of ADM To Resign (Decatur, IL) -- The Chief Financial Officer of Archer Daniels Midland is stepping down. ADM CFO Vikram Luthar will be resigning on September 30th. His resignation comes after he was put on administrative leave in January for accounting irregularities while the company cooperated with the SEC.
Apr 24, 2024
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR STRUCK BY DRIVER ON INTERSTATE 55 NEAR LITCHFIELD
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR STRUCK BY DRIVER ON INTERSTATE 55 NEAR LITCHFIELD ISP experiences 13th Move Over Law related crash of 2024 LITCHFIELD - On April 20, 2024, at approximately 9:02 p.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a traffic crash south of Litchfield in Macoupin County involving an IS...
Apr 23, 2024
Another Threat Triggers Evacuation Of State Capitol
Another Threat Triggers Evacuation Of State Capitol (Springfield, IL) -- The State Capitol continues to be the target of threats. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias [[ ah-LEX-ee jih-NEW-lee-us ]] said a threatening 911 call was made yesterday, triggering the evacuation of the capitol. The Illinois Secretary ...
Apr 23, 2024
Man Shot In Decatur
Man Shot In Decatur (Decatur, IL) -- Police are investigating after a man was shot in Decatur. The shooting happened Saturday morning near North Illinois and East William Streets. Officers found the victim at the scene with a gunshot wound to his chest. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Apr 22, 2024
Illinois Leaders Celebrate Opening Of Innovafeed Facility In Decatur
Illinois Leaders Celebrate Opening Of Innovafeed Facility In Decatur (Decatur, IL) -- Illinois leaders are celebrating the historic opening of Innovafeed's North American Insect Innovation Center in Decatur. The new facility is expected to help bolster Illinois' access to sustainable agriculture feed supply while creat...
Apr 19, 2024
Macon Co. Coroner IDs Man Killed In Decatur Shooting
Macon Co. Coroner IDs Man Killed In Decatur Shooting (Decatur, IL) -- The Macon County Coroner's Office is identifying the man killed in a Decatur shooting this week. Darrell D. Coon Jr. was found dead Monday at 838 South Jasper Street. He had been shot multiple times. The incident remains under investigation and no ar...
Apr 18, 2024
Former DPS Substitute Teacher Charged With Sexual Assault Of Child
Former DPS Substitute Teacher Charged With Sexual Assault Of Child (Decatur, IL) -- A former substitute teacher at Decatur Public Schools is accused of having inappropriate relations with a minor. Alley Bardfield is charged with criminal sexual assault of a child. She was arrested after the victim's mother reported the...
Apr 18, 2024
Illinois Youth Turkey Hunters Set New Harvest Record
Illinois Youth Turkey Hunters Set New Harvest Record (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois youth turkey hunters are coming off a record-breaking season. Youth turkey hunters harvested a preliminary total of just over two thousand birds during the 2024 youth turkey season. That broke the previous harvest record of 17-hundred-an...
Apr 17, 2024
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Nearly $20 Million to Illinois Residents in March
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Nearly $20 Million to Illinois Residents in March Record-Setting $1.9 Billion Returned Since He Took Office SPRINGFIELD - Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned nearly $20 million to Illinois residents during March through the state's missing money program c...
Apr 16, 2024
Deadly Police Shooting In Decatur Deemed Justified
Deadly Police Shooting In Decatur Deemed Justified (Decatur, IL) -- Macon County State's Attorney Scott Rueter is calling a deadly police shooting last month in Decatur justified. Rueter said the use of force in the shooting of Rocky Dupin wasn't in violation of state law and was the necessary response. Video shows off...
Apr 16, 2024
Family Of Slain Ride-Share Driver In Urbana Awarded $44M In Lawsuit
Family Of Slain Ride-Share Driver In Urbana Awarded $44M In Lawsuit (Champaign, IL) -- A Champaign County judge is awarding the family of a ride-share driver who was killed in a shooting in Urbana in 2022 more than 44 million dollars. The mother of Kristian Philpotts filed a lawsuit against the person accused of killin...
Apr 15, 2024
Illinois Senate Approves First Responder Mental Health Legislation
Illinois Senate Approves First Responder Mental Health Legislation (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois Senate is advancing legislation that would eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for first responders seeking mental health treatment. A measure proposed by Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart would ensure police officers, firef...
Apr 12, 2024
Senate Passes Bill Designed To Prevent Families From Receiving Wrong Remains
Senate Passes Bill Designed To Prevent Families From Receiving Wrong Remains (Springfield, IL) -- A proposed bill is designed to prevent families in Illinois from receiving the wrong remains of their loved ones. The state Senate approved a measure yesterday that would require all funeral and crematory establishments in...
Apr 11, 2024