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Two dead after RV struck by train in Christian County
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people are dead after their RV was struck by a train in Christian County on Thursday afternoon. The Christian County Sheriff’s Office said Christian County 911 received a call in reference to the crash at 12:37 p.m. The Christian County Sheriff’s Office, Blue Mound Fire Department, N/S Railroad Police, Illinois State Police […]
Flooding is Illinois’ Most Threatening Natural Disaster. Are We Prepared?
This story was originally published by the Illinois Answers Project. The electricity in Mary Buchanan’s home in West Garfield Park was not working – again. The outage lasted four days, starting just after a crew dug up her front lawn to install a check valve in late March, in order to stop waste water from pouring into her basement. She told herself this $12,000 construction would be worth it if it means no more flooding.
'Carry a little piece of Keyon with you': Family, classmates gather for slain Springfield teen
Nine siblings and her mom and dad lived in Kamariya Thomas' house in Springfield. It was big enough, though, a couple of years ago to let in Keyon Day, Thomas' then-eighth grade classmate at Franklin Middle School, when he was having issues at home. "We made it better for him,"...
Illinois flags at half-staff ahead of funeral for fallen CPD officer Luis Huesca
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered all Illinois flags to fly at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca, who was shot and killed in the line of duty last week. According to an announcement, flags were ordered to be lowered beginning Wednesday. They will remain...
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