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Statement from Deputy Governor Leslie Munger on Court Ruling to Prioritize Lawmaker Pay

Friday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

Deputy Governor Leslie Munger released the following statement on lawmaker pay, calling on Comptroller Susana Mendoza to ask for an immediate stay of the judge's ruling pending appeal."Today, we witnessed the ultimate act of self interest - lawmakers putting their very own paychecks ahead... Read More.

Appeals court ruling clears path for U.S. Supreme Court to hear lawsuit to end mandatory union fees

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

An Illinois lawsuit challenging mandatory union fees paid by government workers could soon make its way to the U.S. Supreme Court as a result of an appellate court ruling issued this afternoon.The plaintiffs in the case, Janus v. AFSCME, are two employees of Illinois... Read More.

Rauner Administration Supreme Court Appeal on AFSCME Contract Implementation

Monday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Rauner Administration has filed a direct appeal to the State Supreme Court in AFSCME's case to block the administration from implementing its last, best and final offer. The following statement is attributable to General Counsel Dennis Murashko:“After 67 days of negotiation, the Administration... Read More.

Two sentenced in Hamilton County Court Thursday

Friday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

In Hamilton County Court on Thursday, 34 year old Thomas C Garrison of McLeansboro was sentenced to ten years in Illinois Department of Corrections custody after pleading guilty to a charge of burglary. According to States Attorney Justin Hood, Garrison stole a Stack On... Read More.

Carmi man sentenced in White County Court Wednesday

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

27 year old Robert Anthony Belka of Carmi was sentenced in White County Court Wednesday to three and a half years in prison on one count of retail theft according to States Attorney Denton Aud.Following incarceration, Belka will be under one year of... Read More.

Lawrenceville man sentenced in federal court for meth

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

Kedly G. Newlin, 57, of Lawrenceville, IL, was recently sentenced to federal prison on methamphetamine related charges, Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today.On March 14, 2017, Newlin was sentenced to 235 months of imprisonment and five... Read More.

Pritchard to appear in Edwards County Court

Tuesday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

21 year old Robert W Pritchard of Albion will make an appearance in Edwards County Court today after he violated an order of protection issued by that Court on Saturday. Pritchard is accused of coming within 500 feet of the Casey’s General Store... Read More.

McLeansboro man sentenced in White County Court Wednesday

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Wednesday, 32 year old Brian L Dennis of McLeansboro was sentenced to two years in prison on a charge of aggravated DUI while license revoked according to States Attorney Denton Aud.Following incarceration, Dennis will be under mandatory court... Read More.

ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT ASSIGNS CIRCUIT JUDGE TO FILL VACANCY IN FIFTH DISTRICT APPELLATE COURT

Tuesday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Chief Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that Circuit Judge David K. Overstreet of the Second Judicial Circuit has been assigned as an Appellate Court Justice in the Fifth District Appellate Court.Judge Overstreet was assigned to fill the vacancy... Read More.

Harrisburg woman pleads guilty to bankruptcy fraud in Federal Court

Friday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

Rietta M. Miller, 51, of Harrisburg, IL, has pled guilty to a bankruptcy fraud charge pending against her in federal court in Benton, U.S. Attorney Donald S. Boyce for the Southern District of Illinois announced today.Charges were filed against Miller on January 30, 2017,... Read More.