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According to federal prosecutors, 49-year-old Damiane Harris
broke into a truck sales business in South Bend and stole a
semi-tractor. He then drove it to a crane rental business in
Griffith, where he stole three trailers loaded with more than 68
tons of crane counterweights.
The counterweights were sold to a scrapyard in Chicago Heights,
and were reportedly worth more than $300,000. Harris was
convicted of an identical crime several years ago and was
sentenced to serve two years.
Illinois respiratory virus level is minimal
With the respiratory virus season continuing to wind down,
Illinois’ overall respiratory virus level is now minimal and all
counties in the state are at Low level for COVID-19
hospitalizations.
According to CDC data for the week ending April 20, the total
number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Illinois declined 22%
during the same week.
IDPH has made available a single swab triple-test for flu, RSV
and COVID-19, at no cost, to high risk congregate care settings
and local health departments.
$30 million Main Street grants launches
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
launched $30 million in funding for the Rebuild Illinois
Downtowns and Main Streets Capital and Research in Illinois to
Spur Economic Recovery programs to revitalize commercial
corridors and downtown areas throughout the state.
Officials said the goal of this program is to drive investment
in infrastructure and public amenities that will invite more
people back into main street districts and local city centers.
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