Federal monitors to observe elections in 3 Oklahoma counties
Three Oklahoma counties will have an extra set of eyes when voters go to the polls Nov. 3. The U.S. Department of Justice notified the Oklahoma State Election Board this month that it will be sending monitors to Tulsa, Oklahoma and Muskogee counties. The agency will be monitoring compliance with...
Will County Health Department Investigating E. Coli Cases Possibly Linked To Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm...
The Will County Health Department is investigating five laboratory confirmed cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that may be connected to visits to Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen. The Health Department is working to identify how the infections occurred and whether there is a common source. “The...
Auburn’s Logan Reilly, Oklahoma State’s Preston Stout break Scottie Scheffler’s college record in Atlanta
Logan Reilly and Preston Stout are co-winners of the men’s individual title at the East Lake Cup, where they each posted record-setting 7-under 65s on Monday afternoon. An Auburn sophomore, Reilly completed his historic round before Stout, officially breaking the East Lake Golf Club record for a men’s collegiate round. The previous record holders at 6 under were Scottie Scheffler while he was at Texas and Oklahoma State’s Zach Bauchou.
Former Norman Children’s Advocacy Center Director Indicted for Embezzling Over $219,000 From Nonprofit
NORMAN, Okla. — The former executive director of a Norman children's advocacy organization has been indicted on seven counts of embezzlement after investigators determined that more than $219,00...
Illinois gas prices rise again after regional refinery issue
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Just one week after seeing a drop, Illinois’ average gas prices were sent back up in the last week, continuing a roller coaster ride that’s been happening since July. GasBuddy released its weekly report on gas prices Monday morning. The fuel savings platform reported that Illinois’ average price of gas is […]
Illinois has unclaimed money, property for Michael Myers, Fred Kruger, Lizzie Borden
Illinois ICash says residents, including some with spooky names, may have unclaimed money waiting to be claimed.
Former truck driver jailed in fatal crash north of Cushing at Hwy. 51 &...
STILLWATER — In an unusual development in a felony homicide case, a former heavy truck driver without a commercial license — who pleaded guilty two months ago to first-degree manslaughter in a 2002 fatal collision north of Cushing at the Highway 51 and Highway 18 intersection — was given a 90-day jail term Friday, followed by five years’ probation under a deferred sentence.
Illinois Korean War Hero Returns Home After 75 Years, Burial Oct. 29
Army Pfc. John Robert Stovall, missing since 1950, will receive full military honors Thursday.
Illinois joins 20-state lawsuit accusing Dollar General of overcharging shoppers
Illinois has joined the FTC and 20 states in a lawsuit alleging Dollar General has charged shoppers more than advertised prices.
AG Murrill releases more information on Mangham police chief, former officer arrest
(UPDATE) 10/26/26 — The Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill has released more information on the arrests of Chief Perry Flemming and former Mangham Police Officer. According to officials, the arrests followed an extensive investigation into allegations of misconduct, including the theft of funds meant for the family of a deceased officer and the intentional […]
