AP: Tornadoes kill 3 and leave trails of destruction in the central US
By JOSHUA A. BICKEL and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press LAKEVIEW, Ohio (AP) — Blaine Schmidt sifted through the broken glass and splintered wood throughout his Ohio home Friday, salvaging a guitar and a bundle of diapers. His
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
New report highlights how car crashes and fatalities among young people across U.S. have fallen over past two decades
A new report from a non-profit group of state highway safety offices concludes that crash and fatality rates among drivers under 21 have fallen dramatically in the U.S. during the past 20 years. The Governors Highway Safety
July 26 is Speed Awareness Day across Illinois and neighboring states
A tradition that began in Illinois in 2016 – and that has since expanded to include the likes of Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and still more states – is today upon the community once again. July
Hancock: Pritzker reflects on three years of pandemic as disaster declarations are set to end
Thursday’s end of state, federal orders will affect some federal benefits By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – In the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. JB Pritzker recalls being handed a report from
AP: What is horse racing doing to prevent catastrophic injuries?
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer The deaths of seven horses at the home of the Kentucky Derby has once again intensified the debate over the safety of horse racing. Two of the deaths occurred as the
Tragedy on I-55 sparks questions concerning civil and criminal liability for certain involved parties
In the aftermath of Monday’s deadly crash in a sudden dust storm south of Springfield, some people are questioning whether someone should be held civilly or criminally liable for the tragedy. A personal injury law firm issued
AP: At least 6 people dead in Illinois highway windstorm
By JOHN O’CONNOR Associated Press DIVERNON, Ill. (AP) — A windstorm has kicked up clouds of dust in southern Illinois and caused numerous crashes on Interstate 55. At least six people have died. State Police Maj. Ryan
Illinois Department of Transportation reminds drivers to be careful in the midst of road work and construction
Road construction season is kicking into high gear, and state transportation officials say drivers have to be partners in the push for work zone safety. The Illinois Department of Transportation is issuing its annual reminder to motorists
COVID-19 in Sangamon County nears its three year anniversary
It’s been nearly three years since COVID-19 was first detected in Sangamon County. Now – all that time later – the county has seen more than 76,000 total cases of the virus, with 444 deaths. Sangamon County