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…
RENSSELAER, INDIANA — A 32-year-old woman was hospitalized Friday morning after being struck by a semi-truck hauling an oversized load along U.S. 231 in Jasper County, according to local authorities. Crash Reported South of County Road 1050 S Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office were called around 9:12 a.m. to the crash site just…
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…
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — The FBI’s Chicago field office is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man accused of carrying out a series of violent carjackings across the city. Fugitive Identified as Gary Luellen Federal authorities have identified the suspect as Gary Luellen, who is wanted on multiple charges, including:…
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…
JACK COUNTY, TEXAS — Authorities have reopened a decades-old homicide case after confirming the identity of Roberta “Berta” Mumma, a woman from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, whose skeletal remains were found in Jack County, Texas, in 1984. Remains Identified After 40 Years Mumma was just 25 years old when she was killed near the community of…
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….
SCHERERVILLE, INDIANA — A vacant parcel near Schererville’s Town Hall could soon be transformed into a new retail and dining hub, as the town issues a Request for Proposal (RFP) for redevelopment of the property at 22 West Joliet Street. Prime Location Near Town Hall The 1.03-acre site, located just west of Town Hall, is…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — Southern Nevada residents are being urged to take precautions this week as an Extreme Heat Watch goes into effect from Wednesday through Saturday, bringing temperatures far above seasonal averages and limited relief overnight. National Weather Service Warns of Elevated Heat Risk According to the National Weather Service in Las Vegas, afternoon…