Safest cities in Illinois list released
The National Council for Home Safety and Security has put out their list of the safest cities in Illinois for 2018. The cities were ranked based on the number of reported violent crimes and property crimes per
Holocaust denier to run unopposed in republican primary
An outspoken Holocaust denier is likely to appear on the November ballot as the Republican nominee for a Chicago-area congressional district. 70-year-old Arthur Jones is the only Republican candidate in the March 20 primary for the 3rd
“Career Offender” sentenced to 17 years on meth charges
A Williamson County man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison on federal meth charges. According to a news release from US Attorney Donald Boyce, 36-year-old Shaundale “Shug” Johnson was convicted of distributing 59.5 grams of
Monte Blue appointed to Marion City Council
At the Marion City Council meeting Monday night, a new city commissioner was appointed. Monte Blue, former Williamson County Corner and owner of Blue Funeral Home will fill the seat previously held by now mayor, Anthony Rinella.
AG Madigan likens federal proposal to wage theft
Attorney General Lisa Madigan has joined 15 state attorneys general to oppose a federal proposal that would let employers control the tips of some hourly employees. Madigan called the proposal “outrageous” and likened it to wage theft.
AG candidate Scott Drury to appear on primary ballot
A judge says attorney general candidate Scott Drury’s name can remain on ballots for the March 20 primary while a decision to remove his name from the ballot is being appealed. A stay was granted yesterday after
Kitchen fire damages Patti’s 1880’s Settlement
The owner of Patti’s 1880’s Settlement in Grand Rivers, Kentucky say they will rebuild after a kitchen fire heavily damaged the tourist attraction. The fire started around 8:00 AM Monday. No one was hurt.
Unusually high number of people killed in fires in Illinois January
The state fire marshal is urging Illinois residents to test smoke alarms and prepare a family emergency escape plan after an unusually high number of people died in fires last month. In January, 21 people died and