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Mt. Carmel Man Allegedly Points Loaded Gun at Police

Monday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

A Mt. Carmel man is behind bars following an armed altercation with police officers there. Police authorities report that 39 year old Bradley M. Hughes met officers at the door with a loaded handgun when they responded to his residence on Westwood Drive to... Read More.

Gov. Rauner signs emergency “red flag” gun law, enacts 72-hour waiting period for all gun purchases

Tuesday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed two bills into law that could help prevent people who are a threat to themselves or others from possessing or purchasing guns. The bills, which have bipartisan and bicameral support, are part of the comprehensive public safety plan that... Read More.

Man with a gun arrested in Maunie by White County Sheriff’s Department

Wednesday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

Tuesday afternoon, the White County Sheriff’s Department received a call about a man walking the streets of Maunie armed with a gun. The man was reported to have approached at least two houses, and was later spotted by officers in a tree line... Read More.

Pro 2nd Amendment Reis Votes No on Chicago-led Gun Grabs

Thursday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis spent the final two days of February in Springfield, battling Chicago Democrat-led attempts to implement a wide-ranging gun control agenda. Within 48 hours, legislation that creates new restrictions on age, ammunition limits, and new costs and licensing requirements on small... Read More.

IL House Democrats Pass Sweeping Gun Safety Measures

Thursday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

Responding to a nationwide call from students and parents for immediate action on gun safety in the wake of another tragic mass shooting, Illinois House Democrats passed critical legislation reducing access to assault rifles, banning the sale of ‘bump stock’ modifications, and licensing gun... Read More.

Madigan Schedules Votes on Gun Safety Measures

Monday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

In the wake of another tragic mass shooting claiming innocent lives at a Florida high school, Speaker Michael J. Madigan and House Democrats will advance a package of legislation next week that includes stricter regulation of gun dealers, restrictions on the purchase of military-style... Read More.

Temporary Closure of Rend Lake’s North Gun Creek Neck for Electrical Transmission Line Work.

Friday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is announcing the closure of the North Gun Creek Neck, located north of Highway 154 and west of the Interstate 57, during the period of October 10 thru October 13, 2017. This 4-day closure will... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest felon with a gun Friday morning

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

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.

MT. VERNON, IL MAN SENTENCED ON GUN AND DRUG RELATED CHARGES

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Larry D. Mays, 63, of Mt. Vernon, IL, was recently sentenced to federal prison on gun and drug related charges,Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today. On May 25, 2017, Mays was sentenced to 84 months of... Read More.

Carmi police investigating car window broken by BB gun

Wednesday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department took a report of a vehicle window broken Tuesday afternoon on Sycamore Street. The damage appears to have been caused by a BB gun.At 9:49pm Tuesday night, 36 year old Joseph Motil turned himself into the Carmi Police Department... Read More.