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MSP finds missing 14-year-old, says he returned to Illinois

HARTFORD, Mich. — The Michigan State Police (MSP) announced they found a missing teen on Saturday afternoon. Michael Kingas, 14, had traveled from Chicago to Michigan on Friday evening with his family. MSP said he had been last seen by his family on Saturday, March 15 around 1 a.m....

Hartford, MI · 2025-03-15
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2025 Summer Bucket List: Why Pearl Lake Beach in Illinois is a Must-Visit

As spring arrives in Illinois, so do the announcements of summer fun to come, and we just received a big one from Pearl Lake in South Beloit!. Summer in Illinois means a lot of things; fairs and festivals, concerts, vacations, pools, beaches, camping, and so much more. If your summer social calendar is already filling up, make sure to leave some time open to visit Pearl Lake Beach in South Beloit.

South Beloit, IL · 2025-03-16
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My Journal Courier

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State warning local governments against homelessness discrimination

A pair of Illinois state organizations are cautioning local governments against discrimination toward people experiencing homelessness.

Illinois · 2025-03-17

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NWS confirms 3 tornadoes across central Illinois

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The National Weather Service in Central Illinois confirmed three tornadoes after strong and severe storms moved through the state late Friday into early Saturday morning. NWS reported the strongest of the three tornadoes occurred in extreme northern Cumberland County into southern Coles County, which included the...

Illinois · 2025-03-16
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2025 IHSA boys basketball state championship recap: Illinois crowns four state champions

CHAMPAIGN — The Illinois High School Association boys basketball state championships were Saturday inside State Farm Center on the University of Illinois campus. Here is a game-by-game look at each championship: IHSA boys basketball championship game coverage Predictions | How to watch | Players to watch | Scoreboard | All-state teams Class 4A: Lisle Benet 55, Gurnee Warren 54 Benet won its first state championship after multiple-near misses, capping a banner night for Chicagoland at the IHSA boys basketball state finals. All four state champions hailed from Chicagoland, three from the city and Benet from the nearby suburb of...

Illinois · 2025-03-15

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US death toll from extreme weather over the weekend rises to 36

(Reuters) -Portions of Pennsylvania, New York and Mid-Atlantic and Southeast states were still under a National Weather Service watch for damaging wind and tornadoes, as the death toll from weekend storms rose to 36 people across six states.

New York · 2025-03-15

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2025 Tornado Predictions for KY, IN, IL, & TN – Here’s What to Expect

It feels like every other week I’m reporting on some kind of crazy weather in the tri-state area. Just a couple of weeks ago, the forecast called for thunderstorms, tornadoes, and snow - all in the span of 24 hours. And sure enough, Mother Nature delivered. Luckily, it all hit on a Sunday when most places were closed, but just a few days later, she dumped another six inches of snow on us, causing major delays and shutdowns.

Illinois · 2025-03-16

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Illinois bill would let homeowners claim abandoned properties through court

Illinois lawmakers are proposing the Blight Mitigation Act, which would allow homeowners to claim ownership of abandoned residential properties within a quarter mile of their home if the property has been abandoned for at least a year and the owner has been notified and included in the legal action.

Illinois · 2025-03-15

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A Dozen Illinois Kids Have Just Disappeared Without a Trace

Even one missing child is one too many, but Illinois has sadly seen a rash of disappearances recently as a dozen Illinois kids are now unaccounted for according to authorities. As I was looking at the bulletins shared by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, I noticed a...

Illinois · 2025-03-15

NBC Chicago

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Over 185K bags of oyster crackers sold in Illinois, 23 other states recalled for possible metal contamination

Bags of oyster crackers sold at major retailers such as Walmart and Target in Illinois and 23 other states have been recalled due to possible contamination with stainless steel wire, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The recall was first issued in February and updated last week due to...

Illinois · 2025-03-16

CBS Chicago

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Storms leave trail of damage across Chicago area, parts of Illinois

Severe winds and storms overnight left a trail of damage across the Chicago area and in parts of Illinois. The far west suburbs followed tornado warnings in Dupage, Kendall, Kane, and Dekalb counties. In addition to that damage, multiple barns were left destroyed in Somonauk Township in Dekalb. Barn owner Scott Thorp said he was still awake when the storm hit and was not expecting to come out to what he saw. "As far as all the damage, the whole roof came off the one building and the other one is completely demolished," Thorp said. "This is not the...

Illinois · 2025-03-15

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Chicago shooting: 5 hurt, including suspect, in shootout at South Side liquor store

CHICAGO - Five people, including a suspect shooter, were shot during an argument at a South Side liquor store on Friday night. The shooting happened in the 1900 block of West 51st Street in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, police said. Multiple people shot. What we know:. Several people...

Chicago, IL · 2025-03-15

The Weather Channel

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More than 20 Dead As Tornado Outbreak Spawns At Least 50 Tornadoes Across Seven States

A deadly tornado outbreak ripped through multiple Midwest and Southern states Friday and Saturday, leaving a path of destruction and killing at least 20 people. Drone video shows Tylertown, Mississippi completely devastated after two seperate tornadoes were reported in the area within an hour. Missouri has reported at least 12...

Missouri · 2025-03-15

The Associated Press

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Extreme weather expected Saturday gets rarely used 'high risk' designation

Follow AP’s coverage of the deadly storm system moving across the U.S. ATLANTA (AP) — A dynamic storm system threatening to spawn powerful tornadoes and hail as big as baseballs has earned a relatively rare designation from forecasters: A “high risk” day of severe weather. Parts of Missouri, Iowa and Illinois saw some of the most extreme weather on Friday, with the system forecast to take aim Saturday at southern states including Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. “Numerous significant tornadoes, some of which should be long-track and potentially violent, are expected on Saturday afternoon and evening,” the federal Storm Prediction Center said in its latest forecast.

Alabama · 2025-03-15

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Former Illinois State Employee Admits to PPP Loan Fraud, Sentenced to Probation and Community Service

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office secured a guilty plea from former state employee Ravonn Hankins, 34, of Chicago, for PPP loan fraud. A Cook County judge sentenced him to second-chance probation and community service. As reported by the Illinois Attorney General's Office, Hankins, while working at the Illinois...

Chicago, IL · 2025-03-14

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First Alert: Tracking more showers through this evening

(KFVS) - We are tracking another round of showers this afternoon and into the evening. Some showers are still possible tonight, but much drier conditions move in overnight. Temperatures will also begin to drop into the 50s after sunset. By Sunday morning, showers will be out of the Heartland. Wake-up...

Sikeston, MO · 2025-03-15