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McClure, Rosenthal tour damage at Lincoln's New Salem, urge action for critical investments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — As state lawmakers work in the Capitol this spring, buildings and bridges at the historic Lincoln's New Salem site continue to fall apart. WAND News took a trip to New Salem Monday to see the damage firsthand and learn about the significant need for investment.
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Jack in the Box reveals opening timeline for 10 new restaurants in Chicago, suburbs
The iconic fast food chain Jack in the Box will return to the Chicago area this summer with as many as 10 new restaurants set to open in the city and the suburbs, the company said in a release. The new locations, part of a "strategic expansion into Chicago," were...
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After Lanphier High School fight injures administrators, District 186 addresses school violence challenges
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – After a fight at Lanphier High School on Wednesday left two school administrators injured and six students arrested, District 186 is grappling with how to combat school violence. At Monday’s school board meeting, Superintendent Jennifer Gill outlined some of the security enhancements implemented...
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Dozens in Illinois Suddenly Lose Jobs When Plant Abruptly Closes
Dozens in Illinois are now looking for employment after the plant they worked at closed abruptly. There's a new notice to the state of Illinois informing authorities of this closure and resulting layoffs. The newest WARN notice on the Illinois Work Net website comes from Animal Supply Company located at...
FOX 2
Dead body found in an alley in East St. Louis
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – Police are investigating after a dead body was discovered in an alley Sunday evening in East St. Louis. According to Illinois State Police, the body was found a little after 6:30 p.m. in an alley near the 1700 block of Gay Avenue in East St. Louis. An investigation is currently […]
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Springfield man shot dead during fight identified
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A 47-year-old man shot and killed in Springfield after a large fight has been identified. Calvin Bell, of Springfield, was pronounced dead by hospital staff at 2:26 a.m. on Saturday, shortly after his arrival. According to Springfield Police on Saturday at 2:03 a.m. officers responded to...
The Center Square
WATCH: Illinois legislators tour ‘embarrassing’ disrepair of historic Lincoln's New Salem
(The Center Square) – In just the past few months, the deterioration of Lincoln's New Salem in Petersburg, Illinois, has gotten worse. Advocates are demanding state taxpayer funds for much needed repairs. A tour of the Rutledge Camron Saw and Grist Mill in Petersburg Monday showed continued deterioration. New Salem Lincoln League Board President Gina Gillmore-Wolter said the facility and the pedestrian overpass bridge are beyond disrepair. “There are boards missing that have fallen down on the highway below it,” she said. “Some of the steel girders don’t even touch the concrete pads that support it. They’ve shoved 2X4...
WCIA
Illinois law enforcement respond to a new amendment
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A bill amendment proposed by a state representative could change a law, directly affecting police officers. And now — departments across Central Illinois are giving their thoughts on the proposal — and how it could change their jobs. It would give a legal argument to people having mental health episodes if […]