Illinois is sending nearly 600,000 checks this summer to recipients; officials say at least 120 people died in the floods in central Texas and more than 170 are still missing; and a northern suburb officially ended its red-light camera program. Some Illinois residents to receive surprise checks this summerIllinois residents will be getting surprise checks in their mailboxes this summer as part of the state’s effort to return unclaimed money. The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is mailing out $45 million to nearly 600,000 people through its Enhanced Money Match program. FULL STORY'I think this is it': Dad leaves goodbye voicemail to kids before being swept away in Texas floodA Texas father used his final moments before being swept away in the raging Texas floodwaters, to call his son and daughter. FULL STORYGurnee ends red-light camera program after 16 yearsGurnee has officially ended its red-light camera program after more than a decade of using it to improve traffic safety.