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OCAL NEWS There will also be a live Chris Higbee acoustic show at 6 p.m., a bonfire and food vendors by: Sarah Mercer Posted: Oct 16, 2020 / 07:29 AM EDT / Updated: Oct 16, 2020 / 07:35 AM EDT A supporter of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds a sign during a rally in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, May 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) LISBON, Ohio (WKBN) – The Trump Train will be coming to Columbiana County next weekend. On Sunday, Oct. 25, it’ll line up at 11 a.m. before rolling out at 2 p.m. The Trump Train will...

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Police took Drew Peterson into custody around 5:30 p.m. today, possibly in connection with the death of Kathleen Savio, MyFoxChicago reported. Six police cars were at his home Thursday evening. Fox's Craig Wall said Peterson's children may still be in the home. Refresh this page for updates and watch NBC5 News at 6 p.m.

Citing safety concerns, Grayslake officials have forced the cancellation of Sunday’s Ironhorse Bike Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Grayslake Mayor Tim Perry on Friday released a statement saying the bike show, which was expected to attract up to 20,000 bikers, would not be held as planned. “Based upon the information obtained, the Grayslake Police Department became concerned about circumstances which threaten the health and public safety of those attending the event and the people of Grayslake,” the statement from Perry’s office read. “In light of this new information, Grayslake officials felt that adequate protection could not be maintained and...

Dallas City Hall has idled more than one-fourth of the 62 cameras that monitor busy intersections because many of them are failing to generate enough red-light-running fines to justify their operational costs, according to city documents. Initial gross revenue estimates for the red light camera system during Dallas' 2007-08 fiscal year were $14.8 million, according to city records. The latest estimate? About $6.2 million. City Manager Mary Suhm on Friday estimated net revenue will fall $4.1 million under initial estimates. That leaves Dallas government with a conundrum

A woman in her late teens died from an acute asthma attack triggered by secondhand cigarette smoke shortly after arriving at her job as a waitress in a bar in Michigan, researchers reported on Friday.

Anyone have any tips on how to clean the mirrors and lens on a rear projection TV? I have a 10 yr.old Zenith and the picture is starting to get cloudy

Sheriff denies role in frame-up -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Long Hwa-shu STAFF WRITER Case goes to jury: Brothers seek damages in suit against Del Re, two deputies CHICAGO — Lake County Sheriff Gary Del Re Friday denied any role in an alleged scheme to frame two owners of a once-popular Russell tavern because of their support for his political opponent in the 1998 sheriff's race. Testifying in a jury trial in U.S. District Court in Chicago, Del Re said he was not aware of the activities of his deputies that led to the suit by the tavern owners until he was served...

I've got a question. What does an American citizen with no health insurance do when diagnosed with cancer.My younger brother(hes 30)was told he may have Hodgkins Disease.He is working making decent money in Las Vegas(approx.$50k/yr),but he just started this new job and doesnt have insurance.I would'nt think he would qualify for any Medicaid program since hes making so much money,but I dont know,as I have no experience with government aid programs.

Scofflaw's car taken under new law August 7, 2002 BY LUCIO GUERRERO STAFF REPORTER Kathy Alexiadis was about a block from her home Saturday when a Glenview police officer decided to do a routine plate check on her Cadillac. He found the car's plates were suspended and that Alexiadis had a suspended license. Now, Alexiadis' car could go on the auction block under a new Illinois law that gives police the authority to confiscate the cars of people who are caught driving with a suspended or revoked license. The new law gives Illinois the toughest law in the nation when...

Cops admit breakdown in 911 response E-mail this story Printer-friendly format Search archives By Shia Kapos Tribune staff reporter Published May 10, 2002, 4:50 PM CDT Chicago Police Department officials acknowledged today a breakdown in the police response last week to the home of a South Side woman who was fatally shot after repeatedly dialing 911 for help. "Something went wrong," said First Deputy Supt. John Thomas, adding the two officers in the first car called to the scene were at the center of the department's internal investigation. Thomas said police hope to have some answers in the next few...

Report: FBI Investigating Local No-Warrant Raid 74-Year-Old Grandmother Reportedly Pepper-Sprayed During Raid Posted: 7:34 a.m. EDT May 3, 2002 Updated: 8:34 a.m. EDT May 3, 2002 OCALA, Fla. -- The FBI is reportedly investigating a mistaken police raid on an Ocala family that led to the pepper spraying of a 74-year-old grandmother, according to Local 6 News. Local 6 News reported that three police officers burst into the home March 29 without a search warrant. They later said they made a mistake. However, during the raid, resident Michael Rush, his uncle and his 74-year-old grandmother were pepper-sprayed and arrested during...

Since the Pledge of Allegiance >> >> and >> >> The Lord's Prayer >> >> are not allowed in most >> public schools anymore >> >> because the word "God" is mentioned.... >> >> a kid in Arizona wrote the attached >> NEW >> School >> prayer. >> >> I liked it.... >> >> >> Now I sit me down in school >> >> Where praying is against the rule >> >> For this great nation under God >> >> Finds mention of Him very odd. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> If Scripture now the class recites, >>...

<p>Federal Government Paying for Tattoo Removal in Congresswoman's District Friday, January 11, 2002 By Kelley Beaucar Vlahos Respond to Editor Email this Article WASHINGTON — Next time mother warns that a tattoo is forever, tell her the federal government will pay to have it removed. That is, if you live in Santa Barbara, Calif. That's the home of Rep. Lois Capps, D-Calif., who scored $50,000 in federal funding last month for a tattoo removal program in her district. The funding was secured in the Justice Department appropriations bill, which passed Congress in early December. AP Thursday, a government watchdog group said they don't consider the government tattoo removal program a civic service to be paid for with taxpayer funds. "Why should someone in Arizona or Wisconsin have to pay for this program?" asked David Williams, vice president of Citizens Against Government Waste. "That's our biggest beef with this pork. Let the local government or county pay for it." Capps defended the procurement Thursday. "Responding to the needs of my constituents is my top priority and I'm proud to work with law enforcement and health care officials when they request my help," she said. In her announcement, Capps said the money will help secure a program that is already popular with constituents and county officials in her district, which encompasses much of the Republican-dominated counties of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, but also houses the culturally liberal town of Santa Barbara, one of the nation's richest retirement communities. Capps spun the pork project as a job search assistance program for former gang members. "People with tattoos often find themselves being unfairly stereotyped in a way that makes it difficult to find employment or be promoted to higher, better-paying positions," she said. Most of the people living with such stigma are former gang members whose tattoos are louder than their resumes, said Capps. To be eligible for removal in the program, which is run by San Luis Obispo County, participants must show that their tattoo is gang-related, "anti-social" and interfering with employment or "daily life." They must also agree not to get any more tattoos and complete 16 hours of community service.</p>