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Grayville man sentenced in Edwards County Court Friday
43 year old Ricky Pollard of Grayville was sentenced in Edwards County Court to three and a half years in prison on Friday on a charge of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm.
Pollard will be under mandatory supervised release for one year following... Read More.
ISP District 19 investigates two Saline County crashes Sunday
Illinois State Police District 19 troopers investigated two traffic accidents in Saline County on Sunday.
At 2:40 pm, officials say that 67 year old Ralph Williams of Equality was driving north on Pearce Road and turned west onto Illinois Route 13 when he collided with... Read More.
Illinois names financing team for $4.5 billion bond offering
The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget announced today that it has selected the financing team for an upcoming $4.5 billion sale of general obligation bonds by the State of Illinois.
The $4.5 billion in bonds will be a negotiated sale and is part of... Read More.
Governor Rauner completes 3rd annual ride to Springfield to support veterans
Governor Bruce Rauner today completed his 3rd annual “Governor’s Ride to Springfield," supporting Illinois Veterans organizations and the Honor Flight of Illinois. The ride, which departed from Chicago’s western suburb of Countryside this morning, traveled down historic Route 66 making stops in Dwight, Lexington and Lincoln, before arriving... Read More.
Gov. Rauner enacts adult high school legislation
Governor Bruce Rauner today signed HB 2527, amending the Illinois School Code to allow adults without high school degrees to acquire high school diplomas and allow for the creation of quality adult diploma programs.
“Illinoisans of every age should have access to quality educational programs... Read More.
Eldorado teen and juvenile arrested in Saline County shooting
The Saline County Sheriff’s Department has announced that two arrests have been made in connection with last week’s shooting that occurred outside Eldorado.
19 year old Wesley T Mayberry of Eldorado and a 16 year old juvenile are in custody for their involvement in... Read More.
Carmi Police arrest felon with a gun Friday morning
Carmi Police responded to a call to the Carmi Motel early Friday morning and took a Kentucky man into custody. Officers arrived at 3:45 am and found a loaded handgun in plain sight in room 22. The room’s occupant, 50 year old Brian... Read More.
SIC Theatre Presents Schoolhouse Rock Oct. 7
Cast members work on a scene from Schoolhouse Rock Live! at SIC. The one night only performance will be held Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.
“Conjunction Junction, what’s your function?” Everyone’s favorite Saturday morning cartoon is brought to life onstage in Southeastern Illinois College... Read More.
Darren Bailey Announces Run for State Representative in the 109th District
Citing his commitment to economic growth in Illinois and his opposition to tax increases, Darren Bailey, small business owner and farmer, today is announcing his candidacy for the 109th State Representative District.
“Tax and Spend Republicans are at it again,” Bailey said. “Hiking our... Read More.
