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Published on Apr 2, 2025

Christina Formella: Dramatic Moment Married Illinois Teacher Accused of Sexually Abusing Student Breaks Down as She Is ...

The married Illinois special education teacher who was accused of raping one of her teenage students broke down in tears after learning of the charges she faced, according to dramatic new bodycam footage of her arrest. Christina Formella, 30, struggled to …

Source: International Business Times Singapore - Label Pending
Published on Apr 2, 2025

Illinois basketball loses fourth player to NCAA transfer portal

Source: Lincoln Courier - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Apr 2, 2025

Illinois quick hits: Pritzker continues Mexico trip; rail crossing improvements approved

Heavy rains expected Southern Illinois is bracing for several days of rain to end the week. Thunderstorms are expected to affect most of the state Wednesday, with some possibly becoming severe. Then multiple rounds of excessive rainfall is forecasted for …

Source: WMAY - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Apr 2, 2025

Track Illinois storms by checking out these weather radar maps

Source: Rockford Register Star - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Apr 2, 2025

Illinois Schools No Longer Teach This To Kids

School curriculums throughout the United States along with Illinois included cursive handwriting as an essential element. Schools have phased out cursive writing from their instruction programs during the last several years. Some states have made efforts …

Source: WROK News Talk - Illinois - Label Pending
Published on Apr 2, 2025

Multiple counties under tornado watch as severe weather threatens central Illinois

(WAND) — Fayette, Macoupin and Montgomery Counties are under a Tornado Watch until 4 p.m. Wednesday. These severe storms are capable of producing 70 mph wind gusts, hail up to 1.5" (ping pong ball) in diameter and a few tornadoes with an isolated …

Source: Wand - Illinois - Label Pending
Published on Apr 2, 2025

7-year-old boy, mom fall into canyon at Starved Rock State Park in Illinois

By Adam Harrington, Greg Kelly, Natalie Goldstick Click here for updates on this story Illinois (WBBM) — A 7-year-old boy and his mother fell 25 to 30 feet into a canyon at Starved Rock State Park southwest of Chicago late Tuesday. The Utica, Illinois …

Source: KMIZ ABC 17 - Missouri - Neutral
Published on Apr 2, 2025

Meet 2025's Richest People In Illinois (According To Forbes)

Wouldn't it be great to be reading this only to discover that I'm writing about you? Personally, I think the only thing better might be to find that I'm writing about me, but it turns out, sadly, that you and I are not likely to show up …

Source: Fun 104 - Southeast Minnesota - Label Pending
Published on Apr 2, 2025

Free museum days for Illinois residents in April

April showers bring May flowers — so as wet spring weather descends on Chicago, residents might be looking for an indoor activity that won’t break the bank. Museums in and around Chicago offer free days for Illinois residents throughout the month of April, …

Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Label Pending
Published on Apr 2, 2025

Legendary rock band The Black Crowes added to 2025 Illinois State Fair Lineup

The list of headliners coming to the 2025 Illinois State Fair Grandstand stage keeps on growing. Legendary rock band The Black Crowes has been added to the Springfield lineup, according to a Wednesday press release. The popular rock and roll band will …

Source: NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois - Label Pending