Illinois scraps plan for building migrant winter camp due to toxic soil risk
CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration announced Tuesday that it is scrapping plans for a temporary winter camp for migrants in Chicago, citing the risk of contaminants at the former industrial site. The setback comes as Chicago struggles to house
Bost, Bryant, Severin face primary challenges
(WJPF) – Three Democrats and two Republicans are seeking election to southern Illinois’ single seat in Congress. Republican Mike Bost has represented the 12th District since 2015. He’s being challenged in the GOP primary by former state
Los Angeles man arrested, 80 pounds of pot seized by Williamson County Sheriff’s Office
Dejon Wooden WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A police chase that spanned over 100 miles has ended with the arrest of a California man and the seizure of over 80 pounds of marijuana. The Williamson County Sheriff’s
Panera Bread’s ‘Charged Lemonade’ blamed in second lawsuit as alleged cause of death
According to a new lawsuit, Panera Bread’s highly caffeinated ‘Charged Lemonade’ is now being blamed for a second death. The suit, which was filed in Delaware (where Panera is incorporated) alleges that 46-year-old Dennis Brown of Fleming
Indictments of 17 Austin police officers dropped over tactics used during 2020 George Floyd protests
A Texas prosecutor dropped most of the indictments against more than 20 Austin police officers over tactics used during the 2020 protests that followed George Floyd’s killing. Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza, who was elected months
Judas Priest releases video for ‘Trial By Fire’
Judas Priest recently dropped their second single off their upcoming album Invincible Shield, titled “Trial By Fire,” and now they are sharing the official music video for the single. Invincible Shield, the band’s 20th studio album, is
Metallica announces first-ever performance in Saudi Arabia
Metallica announced their first-ever performance in Saudi Arabia, which will see the band close the opening night of the Soundstorm festival in Binban, Riyadh on December 14th. Metallica shared on its socials: “We’re not done with 2023 just