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More than $1 billion up for grabs in Illinois lottery jackpots

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:54 GMT

CHICAGO (WMBD)-- The jackpots for the Illinois lottery are close to bursting as the grand total has swollen to a staggering $1.065 billion.An Illinois Lottery press release confirms the Mega Millions jackpot for Friday's drawing stands at $450 million, while the Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing is even higher at $615 million.As of this writing, five Illinoisans have won $1 million prizes through Mega Millions or Powerball this year. What is causing the mysterious St. Louis County hum? There are 7,000 lottery retailers across Illinois. For anyone thinking of purchasing a ticket, both Mega Millions and Powerball tickets run only $2.Illinois Lottery has given $24 billion (since 1985) to the state’s Common School Fund to assist K-12 public schools, as well as hundreds of millions of dollars to the Capital Projects Fund and to special causes.More information can be found here.

WATCH: Gov. Pritzker announces program to improve roadways in Illinois

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:54 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced a multi-year program to improve roadways in Illinois at 9:30 a.m. Friday.The Fiscal Year 2024-29 Proposed Highway and Multimodal Improvement Program is expected to invest more than $40 billion into improving roads, bridges, bike and pedestrian accommodations, railways, airports, and waterways.“Over the next six years, we’re investing over $40 billion to improve all modes of transportation across our great state. That means better roads and bridges, modernized transit and aviation, and expanded and faster passenger rail service,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Rebuild Illinois has increased safety, efficiency, and opportunities for residents all over the state — and over the next few years, we will keep building on that progress, with all 102 counties of Illinois included in the multi-year program.” Mayor refuses to talk about expired tags until he gets 25 push-ups According to IDOT, some of the projects coming to Central...

Men swing clubs, smash vehicle windows trying to save dog in distress at JeffCo’s Foothills Golf Course

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:54 GMT

While Colorado and more than a dozen other states have made laws protecting people who break the windows of locked vehicles on hot days to save pets and children, glass-smashing seldom happens.But this week in south Jefferson County at the Foothills Golf Course, men swinging golf clubs, after a manager dialed 911, powered their way into a vehicle trying to rescue a dog in distress.It was the first case Jefferson County Sheriff‘s officials could recall where rescuers acted and likely will receive protection under one of the laws, which require that rescuers first notify the police and make reasonable efforts to find the owner of the locked vehicle.Even when temperatures outside are as mild as 70 degrees, the heat inside a locked car can spike above 100 degrees within a half hour, according to veterinary authorities.On Tuesday, a woman at the golf course spotted the dog in distress, went inside the clubhouse, and notified a manager, sheriff and golf course officials said. The ma...

Owner of Crystal Mill closes trail after iconic Colorado site was damaged by trespassers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:54 GMT

Access to the historic Crystal Mill near Marble, one of Colorado’s most iconic photo locations, was blocked in May by owner Chris Cox to prevent trespassing and vandalism at the fragile, 131-year-old structure.The closure, first reported by the Colorado Sun, came in response to trespassers who have stolen pieces of the building and defaced it in other ways. But it does nothing to diminish the experience of visiting the area and photographing the mill, according to Sam Smith Wilkey, who owns Crystal River Jeep Tours in Marble. In fact, she said, it has “enhanced” it.A viewing area, from which generations of photographers have captured images of the building, remains accessible. The closure of a 50-foot trail merely blocks access to Crystal River and the building. In fact, Wilkey is grateful that visitors can no longer congregate beside the river and ruin photos that she takes from the viewing area.“Everyone wants to get the shot — photographers, influenc...

Swimming at Chatfield State Park gets all clear, still closed at Cherry Creek due to E. coli

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:54 GMT

Swimming at Chatfield State Park has been reopened but remains closed at Cherry Creek State Park due to elevated E. coli levels in the water.Park employees have put up signs at the park entrances, along the beach at and other areas at Cherry Creek to let people know. Colorado Parks and Wildlife employees said routine water-quality testing Thursday showed that levels of the bacteria at both parks were above levels considered safe by state health officials.But CPW spokeswoman Kara Van Hoose said that swimming resumed at Chatfield after water samples collected and tested Friday passed Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment standards.The public can monitor conditions at the parks through their websites and CPW Northeast Region Twitter account will announce when Cherry Creek’s swim area will reopen.“While these closures are not common, we test the water often to make sure the public is safe while enjoying the reservoir,” said Cherry Creek State Park Operations M...

Downey man tied to brutal killings of 3 women in Mexico is compared to Ted Bundy: Report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:54 GMT

A Southern California man believed to have killed at least three women in Mexico has been compared to notorious serial killer Ted Bundy, according to a Vice News report.Bryant Rivera, of Downey, was arrested Thursday by U.S. authorities, nearly two years after he began his alleged killing spree, Vice reported.Before his capture, Baja California Attorney General Iván Carpio Sánchez said the killer had “violent and psychopathic behavior,” and compared him to Bundy.Though implicated in the deaths of three women, Rivera was arrested in connection with the January 2022 killing of 20-year-old dancer and sex worker Ángela Carolina Acosta Flores, and Mexico is seeing to extradite him, according to the report.Rivera and Acosta met at a popular strip club in Tijuana where she worked, according to the criminal complaint obtained by Vice News.On the night of Jan. 24, 2022, the two went into a hotel above the club, but Rivera left alone and was later seen entering the U.S. on foot at the San Ys...

More than $1 billion is up for grabs as California Lottery jackpots soar

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:54 GMT

More than $1 billion is up for grabs as jackpots for three California Lottery draw games soar heading into the weekend.The jackpots for the Mega Millions, Powerball and Super Lotto Plus equal about $1.13 billion, without accounting for taxes, the California Lottery office announced Friday. Three California Lottery players become instant millionaires from Powerball ticket, scratcher games The Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $450 million, the Powerball jackpot is $615 million and the Super Lotto jackpot is $74 million. The California Lottery, created to provide supplemental funding for California schools, has raised nearly $150 million from lottery ticket sales.“When jackpots climb, excitement climbs as well. And no matter if a Californian wins a jackpot or not, the lottery’s beneficiary, California public education, has already won,” a news release said.Californians will have their first chance to win some money during Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing at 7:59 p.m. Mega Mi...

Man Killed in Two-Car Crash on Auburn Boulevard [Sacramento, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:54 GMT

Fatal Wrong-Way Collision near Watt Avenue Left One Man DeadSACRAMENTO, CA (July 7, 2023) – An unidentified man lost his life Tuesday morning following a two-car crash on Auburn Boulevard.The incident happened at about 7:00 a.m. on July 4th, near Watt Avenue.According to the CHP, the driver of a Lexus SUV on northbound on SR-51 for reasons unknown, veered off the east edge of the freeway, through a chain link fence, and collided with a Toyota Camry going southbound on Auburn Boulevard.Responding officers declared the 37-year-old Camry driver dead on the spot. His name is currently withheld pending notification of kin.While the Lexus driver was taken to a nearby hospital by Sacramento Metro Fire.Furthermore, the crash blocked off the surrounding area for a brief time as cleanup and preliminary duties took place. Once available, further details will be provided about the fatal crash on Auburn Boulevard.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and ...

Make Home Your Oasis with POVISON Furniture

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:54 GMT

POVISON furniture brand refreshed: renewed VI, commitment, more; and now is hosting an event to help people make their homes their oasis. POVISON, an emerging furniture brand with great potential, is pleased to announce its brand refresh and exciting new event, “Make Home Your Oasis.” The event aims to inspire customers to transform their living spaces into serene and tranquil retreats, as well as to let more customers get familiar with POVISON’s insistence on environmental protection.In today’s fast-paced world, finding peace and relaxation within the confines of our homes has become increasingly important. Understanding the need for rejuvenation and comfort, POVISON has curated an exclusive collection of furniture pieces that harmonize style, functionality and sustainability.During the “Make Home Your Oasis” event, customers will discover an array of carefully selected pieces made of high-quality materials and designed for long-term use. From mid cent...

Waging War on Ourselves

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:54 GMT

There is no greater tyranny than which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice. Montesquieu.There are cases in history where the State has gone insane and waged war upon its own people. Though such cases are far and apart but examples do exist. They stand testimony to the reality of how such an endeavour usually ends. A century ago, Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, delivered one of the most influential lectures on the Constitution related to war. In it he uttered the most famous axiom that ‘the power to wage war is the power to wage war successfully’. Though a very loaded statement and one that carries so much meaning, the one that really matters most is, the consequences of losing that war. When the State chooses to initiate war against its own people it is termed as tyranny. It is commonly understood that all tyrannies rule through fraud and force, but once the fraud is exposed they must rely exclusively on force – physical confrontation/war. Howev...