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What marijuana rescheduling would mean for Illinois, from tax changes to heath studies
As the federal government considers reclassifying marijuana to a lower level controlled substance, the billion dollar industry and cannabis community in Illinois say it's a cause for celebration.
Five rescued after car drove into Springfield pond
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Five people were safely rescued in Springfield on Tuesday when their car ended up in a pond. The accident happened around 7:15 p.m. in the area of Veterans Parkway and Jefferson Street. Chief Ed Canny said the driver of the car appears to have experienced a medical situation, which caused the […]
‘This was a very rare and catastrophic event for the state:’ NWS, ISP reflect on deadly I-55 dust storm crash one year later
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – When drivers traveled on I-55 south of Springfield on May 1, 2023, they faced more than just typical traffic: a wall of dust blanketed the highway. “In my experience, I have seen certain instances such as this,” Ryan Starrick, the Illinois State Police (ISP) southern region command major, said. “That […]
When, where will cicadas be in Illinois? Do they bite? What to know in historic emergence
Cicada mania is about to be in full force as the start of what will be a historic emergence is underway, but what should you know before the season peaks?. There are plenty of questions surrounding the 2024 cicada emergence, with many wondering where they will hit hardest, how loud they will be, how long do they last?
Prison closures to impact about 500 Central Illinois jobs
(The Center Square) – With a plan to demolish the Logan County Correctional Center and the Stateville prison, a lawmaker is raising concerns about the economic losses multiple Illinois counties will see. State Rep. Bill Hauter, R-Morton, said the conversations with Illinois Department of Corrections and the governor’s office...
Deadline approaching for Illinois residents to get a REAL ID
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — One year from now, Illinois residents will be required to possess a REAL ID card to board flights and visit certain federal offices. After May 7th, 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will no longer accept identification that does not meet the standards established in the REAL ID Act of 2005, […]
Area Arrests And Accidents 05/01/24
The Christian County Sheriff's Office reported the following to Regional Radio News;. Richard Busboom, 29, of Taylorville was turned him in to CCSO on 04/24/24 on a Warrant. Aaron Bice, 49, of Springfield was arrested by Macon County and transported to CCSO on a Warrant. Christopher Hampton, 39, of Farmersville...
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