Regional gas prices are on the decline, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration
Regional gas prices fell last week at an average of $3.46 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week’s price of $3.47 per gallon – according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average
Illinois roads more deadly last year than year previous, as per state officials
Illinois roads were deadlier last year than the previous year. Illinois transportation officials say fatalities on state roadways increased by 29 incidents — to 12-hundred-75. In 2022, road fatalities had fallen by more than 100 people. Officials
Springfield man arrested and charged with first-degree murder after woman found dead on Saturday
A Springfield man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder Saturday night after a woman was found dead in the road. A resident of a mobile home park near North Oaklane and Oak Crest Roads found a
UAW strike hits 11th day as Canadian autoworkers union announced deal with Ford this past Sunday
As the UAW strike enters its 11th day and begins to affect facilities in Illinois, President Biden has announced a visit to UAW picket lines in Michigan. And in related news, members of Canada’s autoworker union announced
AP: Why the United Auto Workers union is poised to strike major US car makers this week
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to meet their demands for big pay raises
AP: Police stop Nebraska man for bucking the law with a bull riding shotgun in his car
By JOSH FUNK Associated Press A car driving with a bull in it was pulled over in northeast Nebraska’s biggest city, but don’t worry, he didn’t steer. Norfolk Police Capt. Chad Reiman says it didn’t take long
Nowicki: State looks to curb vehicle theft with grants to police task forces
Secretary of state’s office allocated $21 million to six agencies this spring By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol news Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Six interagency law enforcement task forces received grant funding this spring to combat car thefts through
Study shows that cost of Illinois driving insurance connected to credit score
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that a new study shows that Illinois drivers with less than excellent credit pay an average of $491 more a year in Illinois for car insurance, even when they have an excellent driving
Chatham man identified as victim of vehicle-train collision in Virden
The victim of a violent collision between a motor vehicle and a train in Virden has been identified by Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon. William Jeffery, 66, of Chatham, Illinois, was pronounced dead on the scene of
Sangamon County Sheriff Campbell once again warns community against driving under influence of alcohol, cannabis and other drugs
Local law enforcement is once again putting out an early warning about holiday traffic enforcement. The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department will launch its Fourth of July safety effort on June 16, with extra patrols focusing on impaired