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Published on Jun 25, 2025

Illinois man arrested after threatening state troopers with brass knuckles

EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WICS) — A 38-year-old man from Ramsey, Illinois, was arrested on Tuesday after approaching Illinois State Police troopers at the Effingham Headquarters while in possession of brass knuckles. The man, identified as Mitchell L. Cole, …

Source: WICD - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jun 25, 2025

Southern Illinois marks first human case of West Nile virus in the state for 2025

Source: WIFR - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jun 25, 2025

Illinois Democratic lawmakers ask RFK Jr. to stop sharing Medicaid data with Trump deportation officials

Several Illinois Congressional Democrats are calling for the federal government to immediately stop sharing Medicaid enrollee data with the Department of Homeland Security, a reported personal data transfer that included the immigration statuses of …

Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Center-left
Published on Jun 25, 2025

Bret Bielema wonders if Georgia, Kirby Smart tampered with Illinois RB Josh McCray after transfer signing

Illinois coach Bret Bielema is puzzled after losing his top returning rusher, Josh McCray, to the transfer portal. McCray signed with Georgia, which was in need of immediate assistance in the backfield following Branson Robinson's transfer in April. …

Source: CBS Sports - Florida - Neutral
Published on Jun 25, 2025

Illinois' soil conservation funding stagnates amid high-profile dust storms

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Three main factors contribute to the formation of Midwest dust storms: strong winds, dry soil in farm fields and large amounts of loose soil. That’s according to Andy Taylor, the Science and Operations officer at the National Weather …

Source: The Herald-Whig - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Jun 25, 2025

First human case of West Nile Virus this season in Illinois reported

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – West Nile Virus season just began — and with it, state officials are already announcing the first human case of the virus in the state. The Illinois Department of Public Health says they were notified by the Centers for …

Source: WDBR 103.7 - Illionis - Pending
Published on Jun 25, 2025

Pittsfield’s McCartney and Gerard represent region at Miss Illinois competitions

MOLLY GERARD MATTI McCARTNEY By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike County is well represented this week in Marion, Illinois, as two young women from Pittsfield take the stage at the 2025 Miss Illinois and Miss Illinois’ Teen competitions. Miss Quincy 2025 Matti …

Source: Scott County Times - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jun 25, 2025

Winchester’s Blevins takes Junior Miss title at Western Illinois Fair

Leighton Blevins, the daughter of Greg and Meredith Blevins of Winchester received the crown in the junior miss pageant at the Western Illinois Fair Wednesday, June 18. Other winners were: left to right, People’s Choice, Lillyanna Kline, first runner-up, …

Source: Scott County Times - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jun 25, 2025

Heart of Illinois Community Foundation Announces New Board of Trustees Chair – Dr. Dana Ray

The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation (HICF) announces the election of Dr. Dana Ray as Chair of its Board of Trustees. Dr. Ray has served the HICF board since 2018, joining the executive committee in 2020. Dr. Ray is the 9th HICF Board Chair in …

Source: Decatur Tribune - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Jun 25, 2025

Body recovered along Illinois River in Pekin identified

TAZEWELL COUNTY (25News Now) - The Tazewell County Coroner released the identity of a man whose body was recovered from the Illinois River near the Pekin Riverfront. Coroner Charles Hanley said 20-year-old Carlos Gonzales of rural Manito. An autopsy is …

Source: Week 25 - Illinois - Neutral