Illinois Monitoring Federal Deployments In Broadview
The State of Illinois is monitoring the federal deployments in the Village of Broadview. Governor Pritzker released a statement saying the Illinois State Police is in close communication with the Broadview Police Department. The governor says the Trump Administration is intentionally creating chaos to threaten sending military troops to American cities and suburbs. ICE agents and protesters have been clashing this month outside the Broadview ICE facility. Pritzker and other community leaders will be holding a press conference today to discuss increased federal deployments in Illinois.
Memorial Service In Teutopolis To Honor Victims of Anhydrous Ammonia Crash
A memorial service in Teutopolis will honor the five victims who died in the anhydrous ammonia crash two years ago in Effingham County. The multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck carrying ammonia happened September 2023 on U.S. Highway 40 near Teutopolis. A single bell will begin tolling tonight for several minutes at St. Francis Catholic Church. There will be firetrucks from different agencies with their lights on to commemorate the victims.
Illinois Moves Up To #22 In Coaches Poll
Illinois football jumped one spot in the coach’s poll following their last-second field goal win over USC Saturday. The Fighting Illini moved up to number-22 by beating the Trojans 34-32 Saturday in Champaign. Illinois is now 4-and-1. The Illini hit the road this week to face Purdue.
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