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(KSLA/KFVS) — Two Shreveport residents had been killed and three extra, together with a toddler, had been harm in a two-vehicle crash in Jefferson County, Sick.
KSLA Information 12′s sister station KFVS studies that the wreck occurred about 1:18 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20 on northbound Interstate 57.
A truck-tractor/semi-trailer and a 2016 white Nissan SUV had been touring north on I-57 in a building space close to milepost 102.5 when the SUV “made contact” with the semi because the lanes merged from two to 1, in accordance with an Illinois State Police crash report.
Troopers stated the SUV left the highway and overturned a number of occasions.
Two passengers, a 67-year-old man and a 61-year-old girl, had been ejected from the SUV and later pronounced lifeless on the scene by the Jefferson County coroner.
The remaining occupants of the SUV — the 40-year-old man who was driving, a 41-year-old girl and a juvenile male — had been taken to an space hospital for remedy of their accidents.
The kid had crucial accidents that weren’t life-threatening and was handled on the scene earlier than being flown out of Mount Vernon and to St. Louis, in accordance with a Fb submit by Jefferson Fireplace Safety District 1.
They stated that the SUV’s driver was taken by ambulance to an space hospital and that the opposite grownup was handled on the scene, then taken by ambulance to an space hospital the place a helicopter was ready to take her to a St. Louis hospital.
Based on ISP, the semi left the scene.
The crash remains to be underneath investigation.
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In the early hours of a day that was no-doubt packed with Fourth of July festivities, Bret Bielema and his staff found another cause for celebration. They picked up a commitment from a face that may look familiar to some Illini fans.
On Thursday, Jershaun Newton, a 2025 3-star athlete according to 247 Sports, announced on his X that he had committed to Illinois.
He also held offers from Florida State, Indiana and Miami (Fla.), among others Power Five schools.
Newton was a dual-threat QB for Clearwater Central Catholic in St. Petersburg, Florida. In his senior season, he passed for 2,084 yards and 14 touchdowns while also rushing for 1,020 yards and five touchdowns.
On defense, he also played outside linebacker.
He’s the 13th pickup of the 2025 recruiting class, which is currently ranked 53rd in the nation according to 247 Sports.
Newton is the youngest brother of former Illinois DL Jer’Zhan Newton, who was drafted in April to the Washington Commanders.
The former fan favorite took to X to declare that he was “Jer’Proud” of his little brother.
The Illinois Fighting Illini look to turn up the heat when they take on the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 28 in Happy Valley.
They are in search of redemption after a 30-13 loss last year. They hold a 6-21 record against the Nittany Lions.
A major takeaway from last year’s game was five turnovers by the Fighting Illini. Quarterback Luke Altmyer finished with four interceptions and then running back Josh McCray fumbled the ball.
Though Penn State’s offense struggled for much of the game, they were able to take advantage of those turnovers.
The one bright spot for the Fighting Illini was their defense. They held Penn State’s rushing attack to 4.1 yards per carry. Freshman quarterback Drew Allar was 16 of 33 passing with no touchdowns.
However, five turnovers is difficult to overcome.
The key going into this year is protecting the ball. This will help tire out the Penn State defense, keep their own defense well rested, and hold onto to field position.
The latter of which can enable the Fighting Illini defense turn the tide around. They could not only hold the rush attack at bay, they could potentially force turnovers in enemy territory.
Thus creating more opportunities for the Altmyer-led offense to score within range.
The old adage of “the team with the least amount of turnovers wins” must apply.
Zachary Draves is a contributor to IlliniNow. He can be reached at zdraves1013@gmail.com and on Instagram at @zdraves0633.
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A Living History Program entitled Lincoln and the Illinois and Michigan Canal with Glenn Braun is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, July 7, at Starved Rock Visitor Center. Braun will play Abraham Lincoln as he discusses life and times during the construction and heyday of the Illinois and Michigan Canal.
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