Illinoisans can expect two gas tax increases and other tax bumps in 2023
By Andrew Hensel with the Illinois Radio Network In 2023, Illinois drivers will see higher gasoline taxes, with two gas tax increases scheduled six months apart. The first goes into effect Jan. 1 and will add 3.1
Illinois Supreme Court halts implementation of cashless bail provision of SAFE-T Act
BY GREG BISHOP WITH THE ILLINOIS RADIO NETWORK The Illinois Supreme Court on New Year’s Eve delayed implementation of cashless bail across the state, which was set to go into effect Sunday, New Year’s Day. No cash
Williamson County State’s Attorney Ted Hampson files temporary restraining order against Attorney General Kwame Raoul
Williamson County is going up against Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul regarding the SAFE-T Act. Raoul’s notice of appeal requests the high court reverse Wednesday’s ruling by Kankakee County Circuit Judge Thomas Cunnington, that eliminating cash bail
Christopher man killed in Christmas Day stabbing
CHRISTOPHER, Ill. (WJPF) – A family fight led to the Christmas Day death of Christopher man. Christopher Police were called to the home on West 15th Street at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Officers found Jeffery Brown,37, suffering
Drive-by shootings under investigation
Williamson County law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of drive-by shootings that occurred during the early hours of Christmas Eve. According to a social media post from the sheriff’s office, the incidents occurred in Marion, Herrin
Harrisburg Police Investigate Vehicle Burglaries
The Harrisburg Police Department is currently investigating a string of vehicle burglaries that occurred over the past few days, with a large number of them occurring on December 22nd. These burglaries were widespread from the Dorris Heights
