Heat risks rise as temperatures soar across Illinois
National Weather Service data show heat kills about 113 people annually 2006 to 2015 while tornadoes average 110 deaths and floods 84. IEMA urges awareness and hot weather safety including never leaving children elderly or pets in cars and staying hydrated with 1.5 to 2 quarts daily. Seek medical help for symptoms like dizziness nausea headache confusion or rapid pulse. Ready Illinois provides further tips.
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Springfield
National Weather Service
IEMA
James K. Joseph
Ready
Illinois
Mount Carmel police report July arrests and warrants
July 5 Ethan R Barnes arrested after a fight at 3rd and Plum where he was near a prohibited person the stop led to a pursuit and custody Barnes faces bond violation and fleeing charges and is held pending bond. July 5 Mary A Cessna 21 cited for DUI drugs and failure to wear seat belt held on bond. July 4 Clayton S Kirkman 30 with Knox County and Illinois DOC warrants held without bond. July 2 Bret W Ashby 56 suspended license arrest. July 7 Samantha M Foshee 22 suspended license arrest held for bond posting.
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Ethan R. Barnes
Mount Carmel
3Rd
Plum Street
Barnes
Wabash County
Bond
Mary A. Cessna
Cessna
Wabash
Clayton S. Kirkman
Kirkman
Walnut Street
Knox County
Illinois Department of Corrections
Bret W. Ashby
Evansville
Ashby
Samantha M. Foshee
Foshee
Court Warns On False Document Scams In Chicago
US federal officials warn residents of scams using fake court papers to extract payments or personal data. The Chicago court notes emails falsely claim entitlement to class action money and urge recipients to wire funds or reveal details before any settlement. Victims can file complaints online with the FBI IC3.
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Chicago
U.S. District Court For
Ilinois
FBI
Internet Crime Complaint Center
Exelon to retire Quad-Cities plant in Cordova
Exelon Generation formally notified a grid operator of plans to retire the Quad-Cities Generating Station in Cordova Illinois one of two Illinois nuclear plants slated for shutdown. The step follows June 2 disclosure of a broader retirement plan after the legislature rejected a financial support bill. Exelon already notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and will work with stakeholders to retire the plants safely and responsibly including employee considerations.
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Cordova, Ill
Exelon Generation
Quad-Cities
Illinois
Quad-City Times
Exelon
Cordova
Clinton
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Chris Crane
Woman delivers same day discovers she is pregnant
Heather Columbus of Niota Illinois was admitted to Fort Madison Community Hospital on June 26 with back pain and cramps. An ultrasound showed she was 39 weeks pregnant and contractions began. That afternoon Leona Josephine Columbus, a 7 pound 13 ounce girl, was born. The baby was named after both parents' grandmothers.
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Fort Madison
Columbus
Leona Josephine Columbus
Michael Columbus
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