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2 injured in I-57 crash near 147th Street, Illinois State Police say; IB lanes closed

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2 injured in I-57 crash near 147th Street, Illinois State Police say; IB lanes closed


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Tuesday, April 16, 2024 9:33AM

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POSEN, Ill. (WLS) — Two people were transported to the hospital after a crash on I-57 in the south suburbs Tuesday morning, Illinois State Police said.

Police said a car lost control at about 1:51 a.m. while traveling in the inbound lanes near 147th Street.

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Two people inside were transported to Advocate Christ Hospital in critical condition, police said.

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Police said traffic is being diverted off at 158th Street and it is not clear when lanes will be reopened.

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Illinois State Police investigating fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez by ICE agents in Franklin Park

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Illinois State Police investigating fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez by ICE agents in Franklin Park



Illinois State Police are now investigating federal agents on the front lines of last year’s immigration sweep around Chicago known as “Operation Midway Blitz.”

ISP confirmed they’re investigating the death of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, who was shot “at close range” by a federal agent in Franklin Park last September.

ICE agents said Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, originally from Mexico, was trying to flee when they attempted to stop his vehicle, and he tried to ram agents with his car.

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Franklin Park police asked the state police to open the investigation shortly after receiving new information from the Illinois Accountability Commission last week.

The Cook County State’s Attorney says it will play a supportive role in the ISP investigation.



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April in Illinois Was Warm, Wet, & Wild

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The preliminary statewide average April temperature was 58.6 degrees, 6.4 degrees above the 1991–2020 normal, 7.1 degrees above the 20th Century average, 5.8 degrees above the most recent 30-year average, and the second warmest April on record statewide. The preliminary statewide total April precipitation was 6.37 inches, 2.13 inches above…



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Illinois Product Farmers Market returns May 7 with food and fun

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The Illinois Product Farmers Market is set to open for the 19th season, offering locally grown food, entertainment and activities for families.

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The market will run from 3:30 to 7 p.m. every Thursday from May 7 to Sept. 24, excluding Aug. 13, 20 and 27, at The Shed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield, according to a community announcement.

A variety of vendors will offer fresh produce, meats, baked goods and other products processed, produced or packaged in Illinois.

The market is presented by the Illinois Department of Agriculture in partnership with several sponsors, including the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association, Lincoln Land Community College and Springfield Clinic.

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Opening day will feature food and activities for families

Opening day will feature several food options, including barbecue from Nuthatch Hill BBQ, burgers from Edinburgers and mini donuts from Johnnie O’s Mini Donuts.

Family-friendly activities will include a Touch-A-Truck event, free balloon animals, face painting, yard games and a visit from the Springfield Art Association Make Truck.

Live music will be provided by Not Petty, and prize drawings will be held throughout the event.

Each visitor will receive a free reusable Illinois Product Market bag, and the Illinois Product Buy Local Prize Wheel will offer a chance to win prizes from Skateland, Happy Hour Pilates, the Aberham Lincoln Presidential Museum, HyVee, Illinois wineries and more.

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Market offers LINK match program and weekly raffles

The market will offer a LINK match program. According to the announcement, for every dollar spent using LINK, customers will receive an additional dollar in LINK match to spend on fruits and vegetables.

Weekly raffles will offer $10 in “MarketCash” and an Illinois Product Basket.

Vendor space is still available

Space is still available for vendors interested in participating in the 2026 market. Those interested can contact the Illinois Department of Agriculture at agr.farmersmarket@illinois.gov.

This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at https://cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct/.



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