Authorities have recognized the 3 males killed when a small aircraft crashed Tuesday on I-55 in downstate Lincoln. The occupants have been 22-year-old Mitchell W. Janssen of Princeville, 30-year-old Kevin G. Chapman of Urbana and 33-year-old Matthew R. Hanson of Pulaski, Wisconsin, consistent with a observation from Illinois State Police. The airplane burst into flames after crashing in the midst of the freeway, consistent with state police. The crash passed off at 8:49 a.m. about 35 miles northeast of Springfield in Logan County. In a observation, the FAA mentioned the airplane, a single-engine, four-seat Cessna 172, was once destroyed. The NTSB is main an investigation. Road closures lasted till about 2:30 p.m., state police mentioned. In January, former mayor of Springfield Frank
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Coronavirus in Illinois: Suburban affected person handled at
State well being officers have confirmed a fourth individual has examined optimistic for coronavirus in Illinois. She is a girl in her 70s, and is the partner of the third case — a person in his 70s — who's hospitalized in isolation, the Illinois Department of Public Health introduced Monday. The man is being handled at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, the hospital stated Monday. His spouse is quarantined at house and complying with well being officers, IDPH stated in an announcement. She and her husband are reported to be in good situation, well being officers stated. Hospital officers stated the person continues to obtain therapy and is “doing very well.” Hospital officers, citing privateness
Lisle capturing: Woman shot 3 Illinois State troopers at
A lady opened hearth in a cigar lounge in west suburban Lisle Friday, killing a retired Illinois State trooper and injuring two others—one off responsibility and one retired trooper—earlier than fatally capturing herself, authorities mentioned. The capturing occurred at 10:12 p.m. at The Humidor, 1600 Ogden Ave. in Lisle, and was captured on surveillance video, in line with Lisle police. Multiple folks had been sitting in a media room watching a big-screen TV when the 51-year-old girl stood up, drew a gun and shot a 51-year-old man, a retired state trooper with 22 years expertise, seated in entrance of her behind the pinnacle, police mentioned. She then fired at two different males, one retired and the
Illinois sports activities betting strikes nearer to launch ‑ however no
Sports betting inched one step nearer to turning into a actuality in Illinois. A second spherical of working procedures for casinos and racetracks was launched by the Illinois Gaming Board on Thursday, however one key factor was lacking: a launch date. Instead, the board made it clear that after casinos and racetracks do get the go-ahead, they will begin taking bets “as soon as they are ready to do so.” Of course, as playing venues get “ready,” they nonetheless don't have any clue when the regulatory company will give them the ultimate go-ahead. But the board is making allowances for “temporary” permits, presumably to hurry that course of up a bit. “Once applications are submitted,
Legal weed on the market in Illinois: Live updates from Jan. 1
Recreational marijuana is formally authorized throughout Illinois right now. Pot fans trying to get their first style of authorized weed right now can anticipate lengthy strains and restricted provides at dispensaries. Our journalists Tom Schuba, Rachel Hinton and Ashlee Rezin might be reporting from dispensaries in Chicago and the encircling suburbs. Follow them on Twitter and examine again right here all through the day for our dwell protection. 6 a.m. Recreational weed gross sales kick off Shortly after 6 a.m. Wednesday, Renzo Mejia walked into Chicago’s Dispensary 33 and, after perusing a menu, purchased an eighth of an oz of Motorbreath. With that, the West Loop resident made the
Illinois highschool basketball: Holiday Tournament pairings
Please ship pairings to mobrien@suntimes.com to be added to the listing. Effingham Dec. 26Lincoln-Way East vs. Mattoon, 3St. Anthony vs. Pleasant Plains, 6Oak Lawn vs. Lawrenceville, 4:30Teutopolis vs. Brooks, 7:30Champaign Centennial vs. Antioch, 3Central A&M vs. Charleston, 4:30Corliss vs. Dixon, 6Effingham vs. Sacred Heart Griffin, 7:30 Hinsdale Central Dec. 23Homewood-Flossmoor vs. Maine South, 9:30 a.m.St. Charles East vs. Lincoln-Way Central, 11 a.m.Oswego East vs. Rockford Auburn, 12:30Stevenson vs. Glenbrook North, 2St. Rita vs. Willowbrook, 3:45Marian Catholic vs. TF South, 5:15Hinsdale Central vs. Westinghouse, 7DePaul Prep vs. Richards, 8:30 Pontiac Dec. 26Benet vs. Danville, 9 a.m.Peoria Manual vs. Warren, 10:30 a.m.Bloom vs. Lockport, 1Oak Park vs. Plainfield North, 2:30St. Charles North vs. New Trier, 4Curie vs.
Mount Carmel beats Nazareth to win Class 7A Illinois excessive
DEKALB—Class 7A had essentially the most pregame flash and sparkle. Michigan recruit JJ McCarthy and Nazareth’s load of Power Five prospects matched up in opposition to conventional powerhouse Mount Carmel and Justin Lynch, the brother of Heisman Trophy finalist Jordan Lynch. Maybe it was the fixed misty rain or the biting chilly wind, however this wasn’t a sport for flash. It was gained within the trenches, the place the Caravan dominated. Mount Carmel rushed for 316 yards and held Nazareth to only 20 yards on the bottom. The Caravan gained 37-13 to assert their 13th state title. Mount Carmel’s run to the state title, no less than offensively, was primarily based on