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High Wind Threat and Storms June 13th, 2024
Peoria, IL (WMBD)– Thursday June, 13th brings us an opportunity for severe weather with damaging winds and large hail being the main concern. If everything comes together just right, we could see a few areas get in on significant severe with gusts of 75+ mph, and up to tennis ball-sized hail. An isolated tornado is possible, mainly west of the Illinois River.
These Illinois laws take effect on July 1
ILLINOIS, USA — While most laws in Illinois take effect on the first day of the year, others don't start until the midpoint of the year, July 1. Undocumented immigrants will soon be able to acquire a driver's license after HB 3882 was signed into law last year. The new law will allow immigrants to get a standard four-year license to replace the current Temporary Visitor Driver's License(TVDL).
Area Arrests And Accidents 6-10-24
The Christian County Sheriff's Office reported the following to Regional Radio News:. Nicholas Debrun, 14, of Morrisonville was traveling west on Christian County Highway 10 in a homemade go-cart approximately .1 mile west of Morrisonville. Nicholas lost control of the go-cart and skidded sideways into the opposite lane. Nicole Schmedeke, 32, of Morrisonville was driving a Ford Edge and traveling east and collided with Nicholas Debrun’s go-cart when it entered into Nicole Schmedeke’s lane. The collision caused Nicholas Debrun and the go-cart to be thrown into a ditch on the south side of the road.
20-year-old man accused of DUI, hit-and-run
MOUNT VERNON, Ind. (WEVV) — A 20-year-old Illinois man is facing DUI charges in Mount Vernon. According to the Mount Vernon Police Department, an officer stopped Matthew Labaume for swerving along State Road 62 and the Keck Bypass. When Labaume eventually stopped for the officer, MVPD says the officer...
Area Arrests and Accidents 6/11/24
The Christian County Sheriff's Office reported the following to Regional Radio News:. A Juvenile Male, age 16, of Taylorville, was arrested for Burglary. A Juvenile Male, age 16, of Taylorville, was arrested for Burglary. Ava E Watson, age 18, of Taylorville, was arrested for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol by a...
Driver arrested in Springfield hit-and-run crash: State Police
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — One person is under arrest in Springfield for driving under the influence after State Police said they crashed their car Tuesday just minutes after driving away from another crash. The first crash happened around 12:20 p.m. on the bridge carrying Route 29 over the Sangamon River. State Police officials said a […]
Boy, 7, becomes honorary sergeant in Illinois Army National Guard for his courage against cancer
A 7-year-old boy in Illinois was honored for his courage against cancer with a special ceremony by his state’s National Guard. Jamir Gibbs has leukemia, and was having an especially hard time earlier this year when he also came down with bacterial meningitis. Jamir’s teacher reached out to her...
IL DOT hiring for more than 70 jobs
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Transportation is looking to fill more than 70 positions across the state. Most of the jobs are in construction and road maintenance, but there's also openings in engineering, design and office roles. On Tuesday, June 11, IDOT held a job fair...
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