Johnson County man injured in motorcycle accident
A Johnson County man is recovering from the injuries he sustained in a single vehicle motorcycle crash. According to state police, 48-year-old Aric Walquist was driving north on Route 45 about about 3 miles northwest of Metropolis
Jackson County Board vote for property tax reduction
The Jackson County Board has voted to lower county property taxes. The rate drops three hundredths of a percent from 1.65% to 1.62%. That translates roughly to a savings of $8.00 on property valued at $100,000.
State unclaimed property auction begins today
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs is announcing the latest online auction, just in time for the holidays. Nearly 450 items worth about 66 thousand dollars will be up for bid today through Friday. The unclaimed property includes some
Herrin home damaged in Sunday fire
Firefighters in Herrin were on the scene of a garage fire, Sunday. It happened near the intersection of 16th and Ash Streets. No one was hurt. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
Williamson County man arrested on meth charges
A Williamson County man has been arrested on meth charges. 37-year-old Adam Snider was arrested November 21 following the execution of search warrant by the Southern Illinois Enforcement Group, State Police, and The Herrin Police Department. Snider
State Police and IDOT encourage drivers to prepare for winter weather
State Police and IDOT say now is the time to prepare for winter weather. Officials are issuing familiar guidelines like driving slower, not using your cruise control, and being aware of the possibility of black ice.
IDOT officials welcoming of driverless cars
The head of the Illinois Department of Transportation says driverless cars are closer to the state’s roadways than you think. IDOT Director Randy Blankenhorn told a City Club of Chicago crowd earlier this month that the state