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Something fishy: Indiana man caught allegedly cheating in Illinois bass fishing tournament
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGN) — An Indiana man allegedly cheated in an Illinois bass fishing tournament earlier this month by bringing fish across state lines and trying to pass them off as tournament catches. According to a news release Thursday from the state, Illinois Conservation Police received information on May...
Illinois Eagle gets new office space
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Eagle, a progressive nonprofit e-newspaper, is growing in many ways this year, but one change in particular is getting a lot of attention. The opening of a brick and mortar space for the e-newspaper has seen the non-profit on local TV news stations, as well as articles in other publications. After ten years of the e-newspaper being run from the home of its founder, the Illinois Eagle has found a place to hang its rainbow flags in the heart of Springfield.
Prosecutor says some criminals are back on streets with no cash bail law
(The Center Square) – An Illinois district attorney says the state’s no cash bail law is allowing for some criminals to remain free pending a court appearance.The Illinois Supreme Court declared the legislation ending cash bail constitutional. Beginning on Sept. 18, 2023, Illinois courts no longer used a cash bail system. Instead, they use a “pretrial release” system as allowed by the Pretrial Fairness Act found in the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act approved in early 2021. The Federalist Society hosted a discussion with legal experts on an update around bail reform after nine months. David Olson from...
Illini Bluffs softball headed back to IHSA state finals after home run in final inning
ATHENS — Illini Bluffs is making that familiar spring trip — to the Illinois High School Association softball state finals. The top-ranked Tigers (24-1) used a late-inning home run to beat No. 4 Carrollton, 2-1 on Monday, claiming the Class 1A Athens Supersectional. IB's next stop is its fifth successive trip to the...
Shocking Abuse Claims Rock Illinois Disability Centers, Staff Charged and Probed in Patient Mistreatment Scandals
Illinois state facilities for the developmentally disabled are once again in the spotlight as disturbing allegations of patient abuse emerge. At the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Downstate Illinois, a security camera recorded a mental health technician, John Curtis "Curt" Spaulding, grabbing a patient by the shirt, throwing him to the floor, and punching him in the stomach, as per the Chicago Sun-Times. Following an anonymous tip-off, the incident, which occurred in mid-February, was investigated, leading to Spaulding's indictment on charges of aggravated and misdemeanor battery.
Son saves father after he collapses during half marathon: ‘God intervened’
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCCU/WICS) - A father and son from Illinois decided to run a half marathon together, but before the 8-mile mark, something happened that changed their lives forever. Rafael Ruggieri and his son, 18-year-old Isaac Ruggieri, ran the 2024 Christie Clinic half marathon together nearly four weeks ago. All...
Cicada Mania: Historic cicada season brings buzz to the North Shore
This summer marks the first time in 221 years that Illinois is home to two different breeds of cicadas. The Brood XIII began emerging across the North Shore this month. While there are annual cicadas, Brood XIII emerges every 17 years and Brood XIX every 13 years, with 2024 marking the rare overlap between the […] The post Cicada Mania: Historic cicada season brings buzz to the North Shore appeared first on The Record.
A 19th century flag disrupts leadership at an Illinois museum and prompts a state investigation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is once again under the spotlight after a manager failed to consult a collections committee before purchasing a 21-star flag whose description as a rare banner marking Illinois’ 1818 admission to the Union is disputed. The flag’s acquisition through an online auction for more than $15,000 precipitated an investigation by Illinois’ Office of the Executive Inspector General about money used for the purchase. The purchase also led to division in the Springfield museum’s leadership and may have prompted the firing of an employee who said the acquisition skirted procedures. The flag, measuring 7-foot-5 by 6-foot-5 (2.26 meters by 1.96 meters), is known as a “Grand Luminary” because its 21 stars are arranged in the shape of a star. The museum is confident it represents Illinois’ admission as the 21st state, spokesperson Christopher Wills said. Such flags are rare because the design was changed a year later when Alabama and Maine joined the Union.
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