>Illinois State Fire Marshal Offers Tips For Safe Winter
(Springfield, IL) — The Illinois State Fire Marshal is urging residents to use caution when heating their homes this winter. Using your heating systems and alternative heat sources can increase the risk of home fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. When heating your home, keep all heat sources at least three feet away from anything that can burn, never use ovens, stoves, grills, or portable fuel-burning devices to heat your home and turn off space heaters before leaving the room or going to bed. Residents should also install carbon monoxide alarms on every level of the home and near sleeping areas and never operate generators, grills, or propane heaters inside homes, garages, or near windows and doors.
Sean Grayson Sentencing Set For Thursday
(Springfield, IL) — Sentencing is this week for former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson. Grayson was convicted in October of second-degree murder in the death of Sonya Massey. Authorities say he shot and killed the unarmed Black woman in July 2024 after she called 9-1-1 over a potential intruder at her Springfield home. His sentencing is scheduled for Thursday in Peoria County.
Candidates Clash At U.S. Sen Primary Debate In Chicago
(Chicago, IL) — Three Democratic candidates seeking to take the place of retiring U.S. Senator Dick Durbin are clashing over who would be the biggest foe to President Trump. During a debate last night at the University of Chicago, Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton called for the abolishment of ICE. She also went on the offensive, accusing U.S Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly of being “status quo” Washington Democrats. All three candidates offered no support for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s reelection in 2027. The trio will face off in the March 17th primary.
Online Auction of Unclaimed Property Runs Through Feb 1
(Springfield, IL) — An online auction is underway for unclaimed property in Illinois. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs says the auction will run through February 1st. Items being auctioned include Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Patrick Ewing collectible basketball cards and comics featuring the Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and Spawn. The Treasurer’s Office conducts online auctions of unclaimed property periodically throughout the year because it doesn’t have the space to store the items indefinitely.