Serial offender arrested again
The Taylorville Police Department reports it has arrested a suspect described as a dangerous felon who poses an “extreme threat to any community.”
Department officials said on Facebook that Shady Abdallah, 38, of Decatur, has been arrested 27 times with convictions for drug-induced homicide, burglary, and other serious crimes and was under investigation for a recent high-speed chase in Lincoln.
A police spokesman said it is beyond comprehension why this individual was not already in custody, given his extensive and violent criminal history.
Protect against ticks, Lyme disease
With warmer weather comes “tick season” and the annual observance of National Lyme Disease Awareness Month throughout the month of May. The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging the public to learn how to protect themselves from ticks and Lyme disease.
Officials said the most important thing people can do to “Fight the Bite” is to diligently check themselves, their pets and children for ticks after spending time in areas where ticks live, such as in and near wooded areas, tall grass and brush.
Soy challenge under way
The Illinois Soybean Association has announced the launch of the SpringBoard Seed Funding Challenge, an initiative designed to find new uses for soy by identifying and supporting soy-based non-food applications.
Teams are invited to submit entries from across the United States and the world by May 30.
