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Horse Fair includes horse specialty act
The Illinois Horse Fair is bringing some special entertainment to Springfield this weekend. The horse fair, which began Friday and continues through Sunday at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, has traditionally drawn a variety of equine-related vendors and horse experts.
Blood alcohol evidence barred from judge’s DUI trial
Evidence of Circuit Judge David Hall’s blood-alcohol level at the time of his 2008 arrest for DUI will be barred from his trial, scheduled to begin next week. Kane County Circuit Judge F.
IDOT vehicle struck from behind, two injured
CHICAGO (CBS/WBBM) ― An IDOT “minuteman” driver was injured when a car hit his truck early Monday. All express lanes on the southbound Dan Ryan Expressway were shut down after the accident.
Lawyer: Charter would ‘devastate’ SD227
A proposed charter school in Rich Township High School District 227 will “devastate” the district financially, and could lead to an illegal admissions policy, according to an attorney for District 227. The school board recently voted to oppose the creation of the Southland Charter Prep School, championed by proponents as a college prep-oriented alternative to district high schools plagued by years of failing test scores.
Wisconsin trucker pleads not guilty to fatal stabbing on Edens
SKOKIE (STMW) — A Wisconsin truck driver pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the the fatal stabbing of another trucker following an argument that started on the CB radio last month on the Edens Expressway. David Seddon, 48, of Racine, Wis., charged with first-degree murder in the death of Allen Lauritzen, pleaded not guilty Wednesday and will appear for a status hearing March 22, according to Cook County State’s Attorney’s office spokeswoman Tandra Simonton.
Ill. police say pot haul worth almost $20 million
PESOTUM, Ill. (AP) — Illinois State Police now say that the more than two tons of marijuana they intercepted this week would be worth almost $20 million on the street. Capt.
Senate prepares for confirmation vote on Illinois State Police director
SPRINGFIELD — More than 10 months after Gov. Pat Quinn appointed Jonathon Monken to lead the Illinois State Police, the state Senate has yet to approve the pick. While Monken…
State Fire Marshal announces grant money for small equipment to bolster emergency response capabilities
$2 million will help fire departments purchase small equipment, tools SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis today announced that $2 million in grants are now available to help…
Woman’s body found on Ike, outbound lanes blocked
The body of a woman was found this morning in the outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway, officials said. About 7 a.m., a call came in from a Chicago Transit Authority…
Drake easily defeats Illinois State 69-59
DES MOINES, Iowa — Josh Young scored 18 points and Adam Templeton finished with 17 points and 14 rebounds as Drake defeated Illinois State 69-59. The Bulldogs (8-11, 3-4 Missouri…
