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Officials confirmed that seven people were hospitalized in southern Missouri after an amusement park train derailed from its tracks. The seven individuals transported to nearby hospitals included six guests and one staff member at Silver Dollar City, a theme park in Branson near the Arkansas

On Thursday, a Jan. 6 rioter who dragged former D.C. Police Officer Michael Fanone into the crowd on the steps of the U.S. Capitol was sentenced to 7.5 years in federal prison. 43-year-old Albuquerque Head from Tennessee was sentenced to 90 months in federal prison, one of the longest sentences

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding motorists that deer mating season has arrived. That means deer become more active, mainly at dawn and dusk from October through December. Although a collision with a deer can

SPRINGFIELD – With people across the state planning to celebrate Halloween, the Illinois Department of Public Health is advising the public to celebrate safely, even as they seek out a spooky time. While COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have been relaxed, public health officials are reminding

PERU – Many area police departments are echoing the same message this Halloween, ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’. With the streets filled with children during weekend nights for the holiday, authorities are urging those adults who wish to celebrate to get a designated driver.

STREATOR – A prescription drug disposal event is coming to Streator City Park on Saturday. Live Well Streator and OSF HealthCare will be offering drive-thru disposal from 9 AM to Noon in the 200 block of North Park Street. You can drop off your unwanted or expired prescriptions,

CHICAGO – As part of the State of Illinois’ efforts to protect children from lead poisoning and in recognition of Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the Illinois Department of Public Health is offering $12 million in grant opportunities to local municipalities and community groups to