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Federal Lawsuit Against ISP Update

Wednesday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

A federal lawsuit against Illinois State Police filed Tuesday seeks to force the agency to comply with the 30-day requirement for Illinois Firearm Owner’s Identification Card applications, or drop the program altogether. Lawmakers in some parts of the state say one of the major... Read More.

FBI UNDERCOVER OPERATION LEADS TO FEDERAL CHARGES FOR 14 MEN ATTEMPTING TO MEET MINORS FOR SEX

Wednesday, July 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairview Heights, Ill. – U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft and FBI Special Agent in Charge Sean M. Cox announced today that 14 men have been federally charged for attempting to engage in sexual activity with minors. The cases are the result of an FBI led operation... Read More.

Illinois Lawmakers Reportedly Want Billions in Federal Cash beyond CARES Act; Say it’s for Pensions

Monday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois lawmakers – citing the state’s pension costs, budget shortfalls, and empty unemployment trust – are asking for more than $40 billion in no-strings-attached aid from the federal government. In a letter to the state's Congressional delegation, Senate President Don Harmon said Illinois state government... Read More.

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Governor Pritzker Announces Protections and Guidance for Illinois Residents Receiving Federal Stimulus Checks

Wednesday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker announced Tuesday he is suspending laws that permit the service of a garnishment summons, wage deduction summons, or a citation to discover assets as part of consumer debt collection proceedings. This step protects the use of the stimulus money for food,... Read More.

Federal REAL ID Deadline Extended to Oct. 1, 2021

Friday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the federal REAL ID deadline an additional year to Oct. 1, 2021. DHS cited the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact the virus is having on the... Read More.

HARRISBURG MAN CONVICTED OF METHAMPHETAMINE OFFENSES IN FEDERAL COURT

Friday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

Dennis D. Jackson, 32, of Harrisburg, Illinois, was found guilty of methamphetamine related offenses on Thursday following a four day jury trial at the federal courthouse in Benton, announced Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois. Jackson was convicted of three counts of... Read More.

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FORMER TREASURER FOR CITY OF ZEIGLER, IL SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR EMBEZZLEMENT AND FRAUD

Wednesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

On the morning of June 12, 2018, at the United States District Court in Benton, Illinois, Ryan A. Thorpe, 44, the former Treasurer for the City of Zeigler, was sentenced to four years in federal prison for his conviction for wire fraud and embezzlement from a... Read More.

Olney woman sentenced in federal court for methamphetamine offences

Thursday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

Vickie L. Sanders, 57, of Olney, IL, was sentenced on May 9, 2018, to 120 months in federal prison for methamphetamine-related offenses, Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today. Sanders previously pleaded guilty to six counts in a federal indictment. Count... Read More.

Federal Grant Awarded to Widen I-57 Near Carbondale

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

The state of Illinois is receiving a $7.6 million grant to add lanes and help ease the flow of traffic in an often-congested, 5-mile stretch of Interstate 57 between Johnston City and Pond Creek. The Illinois Department of Transportation and U.S. Rep. Mike Bost... Read More.

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Former Zeigler treasurer pleads guilty in federal court

Friday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

Today in federal court in Benton, Illinois, Ryan A. Thorpe, 44, the former Treasurer of the City of Zeigler, Illinois, pled guilty to five counts of wire fraud and embezzlement from a local government, announced Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois.... Read More.

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Federal Lawsuit Against ISP Update

FBI UNDERCOVER OPERATION LEADS TO FEDERAL CHARGES FOR 14 MEN ATTEMPTING TO MEET MINORS FOR SEX

Illinois Lawmakers Reportedly Want Billions in Federal Cash beyond CARES Act; Say it’s for Pensions

Governor Pritzker Announces Protections and Guidance for Illinois Residents Receiving Federal Stimulus Checks

Federal REAL ID Deadline Extended to Oct. 1, 2021

HARRISBURG MAN CONVICTED OF METHAMPHETAMINE OFFENSES IN FEDERAL COURT

FORMER TREASURER FOR CITY OF ZEIGLER, IL SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR EMBEZZLEMENT AND FRAUD

Olney woman sentenced in federal court for methamphetamine offences

Federal Grant Awarded to Widen I-57 Near Carbondale

Former Zeigler treasurer pleads guilty in federal court

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