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Williamson County EMA confirms EF-4 tornado hit Friday night
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – The Williamson County Emergency Management Agency has confirmed an EF-4 tornado hit the county May 16 with 190mph winds. The tornado was just 10mph away from EF-5 status. The preliminary damage assessment…
IL GOP senators call for Department of Corrections leader’s removal over safety issues
By JIM TALAMONTI Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Republican state senators are calling for the removal of the acting director of the Illinois Department of Corrections. The Illinois Senate Executive Appointments Committee met Thursday and…
IL bill requiring thorough background checks of police hires headed to governor
By KEVIN BESSLER Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — In the wake of the highly-publicized shooting of a Springfield woman by a police officer, a measure requiring more stringent background checks for police hires has passed…
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