Shooting suspect in custody
A fatal shooting took place this weekend in close proximity to an annual event in Belleville. The shooting happened not far from where a popular chili cook-off was taking place Saturday.
Police were able to determine the shooting was an isolated incident and festival attendees were not in danger. Members of the St. Clair County Response Team found a person of interest near the crime scene and took that person into custody.
Gas prices down
Gas prices are on the decline in Illinois. The average price of a gallon of gasoline in the state is at $3.66, two cents more than the national average. Prices are down 11 cents from last week, and about 30 cents from last month.
The highest prices are in western Illinois where motorists are still paying nearly $4 a gallon. The lowest prices are in the southern part of the state. For example, drivers in Effingham County are paying $3.11 for a gallon of gas.
Fire prevention week
This is fire prevention week and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is reminding everyone about the importance of creating a home fire escape plan and practicing that plan with the entire family so everyone knows what to do if the smoke alarm sounds.
DCFS launched a free statewide program in October 2019 to provide smoke alarms to families served by the department. Illinois law requires every household to have smoke alarms within 15 feet of every bedroom and at least one on each floor of the home.
