Pritzker and Bailey Trade Barbs In Debate
(Chicago, IL) — Illinois Governor Pritzker and his Republican challenger Darren Bailey are trading barbs ahead of next month’s general election. During a debate last night on WTTW, Pritzker blasted his opponent for siding with President Trump. Bailey slammed the governor for not doing more for Illinoisans despite having a Democratic supermajority in the state legislature during his time in office. Pritzker and Bailey also sparred over the Bears, data centers, energy policy, housing, immigration and tariffs.
Roller Coaster At Six Flags In Gurnee Temporarily Closed After Deadly Incident At Six Flags In Georgia
(Gurnee, IL) — A roller coaster at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is temporarily closed following a deadly roller coaster incident this week at Six Flags Over Georgia. Raging Bull has been shut down at the north suburban theme park out of an abundance of caution. Authorities say the incident in Georgia involved a man being ejected from a similar coaster to Raging Bull. It happened on Monday at the park near Atlanta, leaving the man dead and several other people hurt.
Written Threat Found At Cumberland High School In Toledo
(Toledo, IL) — An investigation is underway after a written threat was found at Cumberland High School in Toledo, Illinois. Officials say authorities responded after the threat was discovered yesterday. Officers searched the school and parking lot before giving the all-clear. The school is expected to be back to normal operations today.
Man Accused Of Robbing Casino Winner
(St. Louis, MO) — A St. Louis man is accused of following a woman from a Metro East casino and robbing her at gunpoint after he saw her win thousands-of-dollars. Authorities said 36-year-old Ronnell Williams followed the woman from the Casino Queen in East St. Louis and tried to get her to pull over by telling her that her muffler was hanging from her vehicle. After the woman refused, Williams reportedly tried to run her off the road, then pulled a gun and demanded the casino winnings when the woman confronted him about almost hitting her vehicle. He faces multiple charges.
Three Hospitalized After Belleville Shooting
(Belleville, IL) — A shooting in the Metro East sent three people to the hospital Monday night. Belleville police say the three were shot at a home on the 200 block of Freedom Drive around 9 p.m. Their conditions remain unknown. Authorities are investigating.