Illinois Times Entertainment Report with Publisher Michelle Ownbey

By Jane Cochran January 12, 2024 3:34 pm

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What on tap for the weekend? Illinois Times Publisher Michelle Ownbey joined the WTAX Morning Newswatch with a rundown on weekend events.

Events | Illinois Times

IL State News

5 hours ago

What we know about National Guard deployment in Chicago and Portland

White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson confirmed that the president authorized using the Illinois National Guard members, citing what she called “ongoing violent riots and lawlessness” that local leaders have not quelled.

IL State News

4 hours ago

Using helicopters and chemical agents, immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago

Rodrick Johnson, a U.S. citizen briefly detained, said agents broke through his door and placed him in zip ties.

Crime

4 hours ago

1 hurt after shooting near Millikin University, others hurt in weekend shooting elsewhere in Decatur

One shooting near Millikin University, another elsewhere in Decatur.

Education

3 hours ago

UI prof’s book mines the drama of WWII

Despite the national unity and shared sacrifice, “There are plenty of soldiers who want to just go home, who desert.”

Morning Newswatch Podcasts

2 hours ago

Local mission to take part in worldwide homelessness discussion this week

“Conversations on a Bench” will go on 2pm Thursday to 2pm Friday.