Illinois quick hits: Police find drugs at unlicensed sober living facility; Police charge veteran’s caregiver with neglect

Police find drugs at unlicensed sober living facilityFour people are facing charges after a search at a sober living facility in Taylorville yielded drugs. Taylorville police said the department began an investigation after receiving tips about drug activity at an unlicensed sober living facility intended for people recovering from addiction. Four people were arrested for possessing and dealing meth in the community. Police charge veteran’s caregiver with neglect A Spring Grove woman accused of neglecting and abusing a wheelchair-bound elderly veteran who was in her care is now facing a handful of felony charges. Fox Lake police said 55-year-old Lynda Serrano has been charged with three felony counts of elder abuse or neglect by a caregiver. The charges were handed down after an elderly veteran who had been in her care since late 2023, told medical staff at the James Lovell VA Medical Center about the alleged abuse.State launches rail safety blitzGov. J.B. Pritzker has proclaimed September 23-29, 2024, Rail Safety Week in Illinois, marking the 11th year of the statewide awareness initiative. In recognition, the Illinois Commerce Commission and Operation Lifesaver, a national rail safety non-profit, will be conducting a week-long safety blitz across the state to share rail safety facts. The vast majority of collisions in Illinois occur where active warning devices, like flashing lights, ringing bells, and/or gates are already installed. Last year, 102 collisions were reported at public highway-rail crossings in Illinois, resulting in 18 fatalities.