Du Quoin man arrested on two counts of criminal sexual abuse
A Du Quoin man has been arrested by the Franklin County Sheriff’s office on two counts of criminal sexual abuse. According to Sheriff Don Jones, 39 year old Toby Dearmond was arrested Monday for allegedly sexually assaulting
Illinois launches “Honor 200” program
Illinois will honor 200 veterans who’ve gone “above and beyond the call of duty” as part of the state’s bicentennial celebration. Gov. Bruce Rauner and Veterans Affairs Director Erica Jeffries announced the launch of Honor 200 on
Rauner orders flags at half-staff in honor of Rockford police officer
Gov. Bruce Rauner has ordered flags in Illinois to be flown at half-staff in honor of a Rockford police officer who died in the line of duty. Rauner’s order starts at sunrise Thursday and ends on sunset
Appeals Court: Judge’s mid-trial nap didn’t effect outcome of trial
An Illinois appeals court has ruled that a judge falling asleep during a murder trial doesn’t warrant a retrial. The Illinois Appellate Court panel in Ottawa says Whiteside County Judge Jeffrey O’Connor’s alleged nap was harmless as
Defense in U of I exchange student murder trial ask for more time
Defense attorneys for a man accused of killing a University of Illinois scholar from China say they need more time to prepare their case. Federal public defenders for Brendt Christensen asked a judge Tuesday to push back
Union County State’s Attorney Edmonds to run for First Judicial Circuit Court
Union County State’s Attorney Tyler Edmonds has announced he’s running for an open seat on the First Judicial Circuit Court. The vacancy is created by the retirement of Judge Mark Clarke. Edmonds has served three terms as
Carterville School Board threatens to sue the Village of Cambria over TIF district
In a special meeting held Wednesday night, the Carterville School Board voted to sue the Village of Cambria if that board votes to pass a residential TIF district within the town this afternoon. The rubbing point between