CAROLINA BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA — A rare female great hammerhead shark measuring more than 12 feet long was found dead along the shoreline of Carolina Beach this week, drawing attention from state marine biologists and conservation advocates. Discovery Along the Shoreline The shark washed up near Sand Dollar Lane, where town officials quickly contacted the…
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA — The North Carolina Air National Guard hosted military legal advisors from Malawi, Zambia, and Botswana for a Mini African Military Law Forum (AMLF) at its base near Charlotte Douglas International Airport from July 29 to August 2, strengthening international partnerships through the State Partnership Program. Forum Brings African Partners Into U.S….
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA — Illinois therapy K-9s and their handlers took center stage earlier this month at an international police conference in California, where they presented on the growing role of therapy dogs in law enforcement crisis response. The Illinois delegation included Jennifer Wooldridge, coordinator of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) State…
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — The Illinois Holocaust Museum has reopened in a temporary location in the Chicago Loop, offering expanded exhibits and interactive experiences while its permanent Skokie home undergoes a year-long renovation. The new site, known as Experience360, is located at State and Kinzie streets, giving downtown visitors easier access to the museum’s mission of…
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A new Illinois law has taken effect immediately, prohibiting law enforcement officers from ticketing or fining students in schools for disciplinary issues. Advocates say the measure marks a major step in ending a practice that has disproportionately affected students of color and low-income families. What the New Law Does Signed this week…
BOURBONNAIS, ILLINOIS — Families planning late-summer outings in Kankakee County will need to mark their calendars, as Exploration Station in Bourbonnais is set to close for its annual maintenance shutdown from August 20 through August 30, 2025. The closure is part of a long-standing tradition that allows staff to refresh exhibits, complete deep cleaning, and…
NORMAL, ILLINOIS — Westbound travelers on Interstate 74 are facing significant delays today after emergency road repairs forced a shutdown between mileposts 120 and 125 near Normal. Closure and Detour in Place According to the Illinois State Police, all westbound lanes are closed in McLean County while crews work on critical roadway damage. Traffic is…
FRANKFORT, ILLINOIS — Village officials are asking residents to weigh in on a proposal that would replace Frankfort’s well water system with Lake Michigan water, a move that could triple monthly costs for households but also place the community in line with neighboring suburbs already making the transition. From Wells to Lake Michigan Currently, Frankfort…
ELKO, NEVADA — Interstate 80 eastbound through Elko was shut down Monday after a rollover crash involving a commercial truck hauling cabbage left lanes blocked and forced traffic onto detours. Crash Near Exit 301 According to the Nevada State Police, the crash happened near Exit 301 at the SR225/Downtown Elko offramp. Both eastbound lanes were…
GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA — A fatal crash along Interstate 35 in Logan County claimed the life of a passenger Thursday afternoon after a box truck slammed into a parked Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) vehicle in a construction zone. Crash Details Released by Troopers According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 2:18 p.m….