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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES UPCOMING REACCREDITATION ASSESSMENT

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Police (ISP) will undergo its 8th reaccreditation assessment by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) beginning on April 11. For four days, a team of CALEA assessors will examine all aspects of ISP policy and procedures, management,... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE AND AMERICAN LEGION OFFICIALS PREPARE FOR SUMMER YOUTH POLICE PROGRAM

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) and the American Legion announce plans for the 44th Annual American Legion Youth Police Camp (ALYPC). The camp will again be held at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield, Illinois, and will run from June 26 through... Read More.

RLCF Children’s Center receives re-accreditation, enrolling for Fall 2016‏

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (March 17, 2016) – The Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center again earns the stamp of approval from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The center, built over a decade ago on the Ina campus, offers education for... Read More.

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SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST TO CONDUCT PRESCRIBED BURN IN JACKSON FALLS AREA ON MARCH 18TH

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, III. (MARCH 17, 2016) – The U.S. Forest Service, Shawnee National Forest is planning to conduct a prescribed fire on Friday, March 18th 2016, weather permitting. The fire will be located in the Jackson Falls area about 6 miles southeast of Ozark, IL.... Read More.

Illinois Soybean Growers Frustrated After US Senate Fails to Pass GMO Labeling Bill

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) is extremely disappointed the U.S. Senate failed to pass S. 2609, a bill that would have established national voluntary GMO labeling standards. “We are disappointed the Senate did not follow in the footsteps of the U.S. House of Representatives to move... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 3/12-3/16

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

03/12/2016 Mt. Carmel Police arrested 24 year old Joshua D. O'Daniel of Mt. Carmel after he was stopped for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop it was discovered that O'Daniel was wanted on a Wabash County warrant. O'Daniel was wanted for a probation violation. ... Read More.

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Indiana State Police to conduct sobriety checkpoint in Posey County

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Posey County – Indiana State Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint this upcoming weekend. The exact location, date and time will not be released. Motorists that are not impaired can expect only short delays of 2-3 minutes while passing through the checkpoint. Troopers encourage... Read More.

NCOE School Board makes personnel decisions at March meeting

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Personnel issues highlighted the NCOE Board of Education meeting last evening. As they have done for the past several years, the Board voted to send Reduction In Force (RIF) letters to 18 aides and 1 van driver. Superintendent Matt Vollman told the Board that... Read More.

Mt. Carmel PD officer involved in Wednesday accident

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Police are investigating a traffic accident involving a Mt. Carmel Police Officer that occurred in Wabash County on Wednesday. According to the preliminary crash report, 24 year old John M. Morris of Mt. Carmel attempted to cross Walnut Street at 4th Street... Read More.

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Saline County doctor arrested on first degree murder charge

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

An arrest has been made in connection with the disappearance of a Marion woman that was reported last week. 49 year old Carla Burns was first reported missing on Tuesday, March 8. On Wednesday, the Saline County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of her... Read More.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES UPCOMING REACCREDITATION ASSESSMENT

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE AND AMERICAN LEGION OFFICIALS PREPARE FOR SUMMER YOUTH POLICE PROGRAM

RLCF Children’s Center receives re-accreditation, enrolling for Fall 2016‏

SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST TO CONDUCT PRESCRIBED BURN IN JACKSON FALLS AREA ON MARCH 18TH

Illinois Soybean Growers Frustrated After US Senate Fails to Pass GMO Labeling Bill

MCPD arrest report 3/12-3/16

Indiana State Police to conduct sobriety checkpoint in Posey County

NCOE School Board makes personnel decisions at March meeting

Mt. Carmel PD officer involved in Wednesday accident

Saline County doctor arrested on first degree murder charge

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