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Indiana State Police Now Hiring: Forensic Scientist and Criminal Analyst Positions Open in Lowell, IN

Lowell, IN - The Indiana State Police are currently seeking candidates for two distinct positions at their Lowell Laboratory and Lowell District offices.  The first opening is for a Forensic Scientist...

Grundy County Man Faces Charges After DMV Disturbance

Joliet, IL - A routine visit to a Joliet DMV turned confrontational on Wednesday, when 21-year-old Aareon Newell...

Kenosha County, WI – Mystery Horses Corralled by Deputies in Somers

Kenosha County, WI - An unusual chase unfolded on a busy highway in the Village of Somers on...

Joliet, IL – Will County Honors Fallen Officers with 43rd Annual Memorial Day Event

Joliet, IL - The 43rd annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day will take place on Thursday, May 9, in...

Bourbonnais, IL – New Firefighter-Paramedics Join Local Fire Protection District

Bourbonnais, IL - The Bourbonnais Fire Protection District recently enhanced its emergency response capabilities by swearing in two...

Pritzker pushes back on criticisms of state’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout

SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker pushed back on criticisms of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout Thursday, saying state officials are “doing everything we can”...

6.3 Million COVID-19 cases reported in the US since Christmas

CHICAGO – One month ago, some residents gathered for the largest US holiday with some celebrating with family and friends, 6,301,845 newly confirmed cases...

Three regions cleared for all sports amid lessened COVID-19 restrictions

SPRINGFIELD – All high school sports – including the higher-risk football, basketball, and wrestling – may now be played in three regions of Illinois...

Illinois National Guard members begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines

LASALLE - Members of Illinois National Guard have began receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. "I think this is our opportunity, as a...

Regions could have some mitigations loosened starting Jan. 15

Regions could have some mitigations loosened starting Jan. 15 State lowers age requirement for next phase of vaccine to 65 or older By GRACE BARBICCapitol News...

President-Elect Biden wants 100 million shots in first 100 days in office

CHICAGO – President-Elect Joseph Biden has issued an operational challenge to his Administration. Give 100 million shots to Americans in his first 100 days...
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