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30-Year Sentence and Conviction Likely to be Vacated in Connely Sex Abuse Case

Friday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

While a White County jury convicted Emmit Connely in the summer of 2024 and he subsequently received a 30-year sentence, it appears that conviction could get vacated. All signs as of now point to Connely being let out, and he won’t be tried again... Read More.

McLeansboro Man Jailed on Charge of Child Pornography; Two Counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse; Investigation Ongoing

Wednesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

A McLeansboro man is behind bars in White County facing a charge of Child Pornography and also two counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse. According to authorities with the McLeansboro PD, the department received information from San Juan County Sheriff’s officials of a criminal... Read More.

Jury Trial of Crossville Man Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Family Member Wrapping Up

Friday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Jurors heard closing arguments Friday morning in the trial of Emmit Connely. The Crossville man was arrested in May on warrants related to charges of Criminal Sexual Assault and Aggravated Sexual Battery. After a final pre-trial on Monday, the jury trial got underway Tuesday... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – The Guardian Center Executive Director Talks Child Abuse Prevention Month

Tuesday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and today, Jc sits down with 25 year Executive Director of Southeastern Illinois' Child Advocacy Center, The Guardian Center. Learn more about how the CAC came to be, the important role The Guardian Center fills, the signs to... Read More.

Raising Awareness During Child Abuse Prevention Month – Lions Breakfast Apr. 20 to Support Guardian Center

Wednesday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

Article courtesy of Hailey Winkleman The Lions Club of Carmi is preparing for another pancake breakfast on April 20. This Club has historically held monthly breakfasts to support not only their own fundraising efforts, but those of other community organizations, as well. The proceeds from this... Read More.

Newly Unsealed Documents Reveal Further Depths of Abuse at Choate

Friday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illinois& MOLLY PARKERLee Enterprises Midwest[email protected] This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Lee Enterprises, along with Read More.

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Clark Arrested for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse

Tuesday, December 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In August (08/26/2020) the McLeansboro Police Department responded to Hamilton Memorial Hospital for a complaint of a sexual assault that had occurred. After taking the information an investigation was initiated into the alleged complaint. At the conclusion of the investigation Hamilton County State's Attorney... Read More.

IL Department on Aging Launches Campaign to Protect Seniors and Adults with Disabilities from Abuse

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Receives $2.1 million for a 3-year campaign; Engage2Change Springfield – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) has launched a new public and professional awareness campaign to remind everyone about the importance of reporting suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of persons ages 60 and older and persons... Read More.

Edwards County Man Sentenced to 4 Years in IDOC on Class 2 Felony Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse Charge

Wednesday, April 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

51-year old Mark E. Johnson of Edwards County, Illinois, was sentenced on April 28, 2020 to 4-years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by a term of 2-years of Mandatory Supervised Release (formerly known as “parole”). Johnson pled guilty in Edwards County Circuit... Read More.

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Tuesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois DCFS releases new public service announcement highlighting ways to keep children safe CHICAGO – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Illinois, and to increase awareness the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services today released a new public service announcement highlighting simple things... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: abuse

30-Year Sentence and Conviction Likely to be Vacated in Connely Sex Abuse Case

McLeansboro Man Jailed on Charge of Child Pornography; Two Counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse; Investigation Ongoing

Jury Trial of Crossville Man Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Family Member Wrapping Up

Open Line ON DEMAND – The Guardian Center Executive Director Talks Child Abuse Prevention Month

Raising Awareness During Child Abuse Prevention Month – Lions Breakfast Apr. 20 to Support Guardian Center

Newly Unsealed Documents Reveal Further Depths of Abuse at Choate

Clark Arrested for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse

IL Department on Aging Launches Campaign to Protect Seniors and Adults with Disabilities from Abuse

Edwards County Man Sentenced to 4 Years in IDOC on Class 2 Felony Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse Charge

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

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