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Illinois State Police warns about phone scammers claiming to be special agents, targeting residents

Illinois State Police warns about phone scammers claiming to be special agents, targeting residents

The Illinois State Police is warning the public of phone scammers who are impersonating state police special agents in an attempt to obtain personal and financial information. The Illinois State Police (ISP) said in an announcement Thursday that they learned of a new phone scam.

Lisa Lisa2024-08-14T19:29:54-05:00May 1st, 2024|State Crime|Comments Off

1 killed, 1 wounded after shooting outside southwest suburban bar

1 killed, 1 wounded after shooting outside southwest suburban bar

MCCOOK, Ill. — One person is dead, and another is injured after a shooting outside a southwest suburban bar Saturday morning. It’s still unclear what exactly led to the deadly gunfire in the Village of McCook, but neighbors who live near the area where the shooting unfolded said they hope something similar never happens again. [...]

Lisa Lisa2024-08-14T19:30:20-05:00February 20th, 2024|State Crime|Comments Off

Man in custody after Illinois State Trooper shot in Springfield

Man in custody after Illinois State Trooper shot in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Police are investigating after an officer-involved shooting in Springfield. The shooting happened around 10:45 p.m. Tuesday in the 1600 block of Toronto Road in Sangamon County. Read more...

Lisa Lisa2024-08-14T19:30:50-05:00October 26th, 2023|State Crime|Comments Off

American Jews are rushing out to buy firearms and practice shooting in the face of terrorism abroad and anti-Semitism at home

American Jews are rushing out to buy firearms and practice shooting in the face of terrorism abroad and anti-Semitism at home

In the wake of the latest Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel and amid rising anti-Semitism at home, multitudes of American Jews are making sure that they won't be found defenseless if and when trouble strikes. Read more...

Lisa Lisa2024-08-14T19:31:18-05:00October 26th, 2023|State Crime|Comments Off