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‘Don’t let a DUI gobble up your life’: Illinois officials warn drivers to drive sober on Thanksgiving

Illinois officials are reminding motorists to drive sober to avoid a DUI that could “gobble up” their lives or others’ lives as police patrols ramp up on Thanksgiving. The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies throughout the state are ramping up patrols. The agencies are reminding the public to buckle […]

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2 gold coins valued at more than $4,000 donated to Salvation Army in Lake County ahead of holiday season

The Salvation Army announced they have received two gold coins, worth over $4,000, donated in Waukegan before Red Kettle season has even begun. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division said the two coins were donated on Monday afternoon. The first gold coin of the season was a one-ounce South African Gold Krugerrand and […]

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Illinois Secretary of State Police stepping up enforcement of violators who park in spots reserved for disabled

The Illinois secretary of state said that police are conducting parking stings throughout the state to ticket those who illegally park in spots reserved for those with disabilities this holiday season. Secretary of State Jesse White said that the Secretary of State Police are conducting the enforcement at shopping malls statewide throughout the holiday season. […]

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Illinois Secretary of State Police step up enforcement of violators who park in spots reserved for disabled

The Illinois secretary of state announced that police will be conducting parking stings throughout the state to ticket those who illegally park in spots reserved for those with disabilities this holiday season. Secretary of State Jesse White said that the Secretary of State Police will be conducting the enforcement at shopping malls statewide throughout the […]

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‘Delay travel until you are fully vaccinated’: Illinois health officials issue guidance for holiday season

The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued new guidance for the upcoming holiday season, urging travelers to delay travel until fully vaccinated or to get tested for COVID-19 if unvaccinated. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) said their updated guidance is to “help people celebrate more safely as we continue to battle the […]