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Man Threatens Neighbor Over Bike-riding Lesson: Cops
The Huffington Post | By David Moye Posted: 06/03/2014 2:24 pm EDT Updated: 06/03/2014 2:59 pm EDT A Minnesota man faces second-degree assault and terroristic threat charges after allegedly threatening...
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NO INJURIES IN JOHNSTON CITY ACCIDENT
JOHNSTON CITY, Ill.—An accident in the Williamson County town of Johnston City today left significant damage to one of the vehicles involved, but no injuries to either driver or passengers. Schurters...
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Cops: Youth coach kills self after child porn arrest
Terence Corcoran 10:52 p.m. EDT June 3, 2014 A Westchester County assistant youth soccer coach who traveled to a small town outside Chicago with plans to distribute child pornography and have sex with...
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WHY IS IT WE HAVE TO FIGHT OUR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES?
That’s the question Jeff Jenkins is asking. Jenkins is the owner of Maverick Stables in Pittsburg, Illinois, a small community outside of Marion in Williamson County, where a strange little series of...
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Quinn, allies hit Rauner on gay marriage issue
By Melissa Jenco, Monique Garcia and Rick Pearson June 02, 2014 As Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn commemorated the same-sex marriage law he signed by visiting a gay wedding ceremony Monday, Republican...
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Nightly NewsCap: LYNDI RETURNS, just in time for a contest, in AUDIO
Well, Lyndi’s back after being somewhat recovered from the dental surgery…or is she? You decide, by listening to the bloopers/outtakes we opted to put at the end of the ‘cap (shhh….don’t tell her!) of...
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15 REASONS WHY CHICAGOANS ARE TOUGHER THAN NEW YORKERS
REBOOT ILLINOIS JUN 4, 2014 Yea they call us the Second City–but make no mistake, we’re number one. Here are 15 reasons why Chicagoans are tougher than New Yorkers! (Though really, we could go on.) 1....
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PART I: THE 50 FASTEST-GROWING CHICAGO BUSINESSES
KEVIN HOFFMAN JUN 4, 2014 Reboot Illinois Despite the slow pace of both the national and state’s economic recovery, some Chicago businesses are experiencing incredible growth. Crain’s Chicago Business...
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Lawmaker who wants to cut salaries getting a raise
Kurt Erickson Times Bureau June 4, 2014 Illinois Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur SPRINGFIELD — A vocal proponent of cutting lawmaker salaries says she didn’t know she would be getting a raise on July 1...
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Part of Illinois’ Medicaid rollout delayed at least 2 months
By Peter Frost Tribune reporter June 5, 2014 The chief medical officer of the state’s largest health system said Wednesday that Illinois will delay the launch of one of its Medicaid managed care...
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Local fracking: Is it all it’s “cracked” up to be?
Sign seen this past Sunday at Sims road in Wayne County, just off Highway 15 Those traveling Illinois Route 15 between Wayne City and Fairfield lately have no doubt seen the signs posted roadside that...
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MADIGAN CHARGES FORMER GRUNDY COUNTY OFFICIAL WITH THEFT, OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT
Former County Official Indicted on Charges of Stealing $44,000 in County Funds Chicago ─ Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced charges against a former Grundy County official for stealing...
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Brazilian man undergoes surgery to look Asian
By Amanda Hoh June 2, 2014 Each year, thousands of people – particularly women in Asia – undergo plastic surgery to westernise their look. Procedures range from double eyelid surgery, to nose and chin...
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CARRIER MILLS CAR CHASE SHOWS THAT SOME PEOPLE DON’T LEARN….
CARRIER MILLS, Ill. — A high speed chase in Carrier Mills last night (June 4, 2014) may be a sign that some people just don’t learn from past mistakes. The chase began when Carrier Mills Police...
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ELDORADO, ILLINOIS COUPLE PLEADS GUILTY TO BANKRUPTCY FRAUD
U.S. DISTRICT COURT, BENTON/SALINE CO., Ill. (Eldorado)—Earlier today, a couple from Eldorado, Illinois, pleaded guilty to bankruptcy fraud, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of...
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PART II: 50 FASTEST-GROWING CHICAGO BUSINESSES
KEVIN HOFFMAN JUN 5, 2014 Reboot Illinois Continuing from part I of Crain’s Chicago Business’ 50 fastest-growing companies, you saw the top 25. As noted previously, rankings are based on the most...
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WHAT PASSED, WHAT FAILED IN THE ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY SPRING SESSION
JAMEY DUNN JUN 5, 2014 Reboot Illinois (Editor’s note: This wrap-up of the Illinois General Assembly spring session appeared originally on the Illinois Issues blog.) The fast pace of the end of the...
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Nightly NewsCap: News to finish up your night in AUDIO
Lyndi rounds up the headlines for you on this rather slow (by comparison) news day on the evening of Thursday, June 5, 2014! Topics covered include: Eldorado couple enters guilty pleas in federal...
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RICHLAND MAN INVOLVED IN WHITE COUNTY CRASH; HIGHWAY 1 TORN UP
WHITE CO., Ill.—A Noble man is uninjured after a traffic crash in White County, but the same couldn’t be said for Illinois Route 1 at the scene. Illinois State Police handled the scene earlier this...
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What an Illinois ‘Cancer Patient’ Is Accused of Doing That Has Her Community...
Liz Klimas Jun. 5, 2014 10:06am An Illinois mother was arrested on felony charges for allegedly pretending that she had terminal cancer and raising money from the community for her cause. Alissa...
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