Ousted Madigan campaign aide arrested
An ex-campaign worker for House Speaker Michael Madigan’s Democratic organization has been arrested for allegedly violating a protective order. Kevin Quinn was fired this week for allegedly sending inappropriate text messages to a colleague. Alaina Hampton filed
Former Zeigler Treasure Ryan Thorpe gets trial delay
In Federal court in Benton Thursday, former Zeigler Treasurer Ryan Thorpe received a delay in his case. Thorpe’s attorney argued he needed more time to fully understand the charges against him. His next court appearance is scheduled
Prosecutors say they’ve held plea talks in kidnapping case
Prosecutors say they’ve held talks on a possible plea deal with the suspect charged with kidnapping and killing a University of Illinois scholar from China. They recently said they’ll seek the death penalty for Brendt Christensen, citing
Homicide investigation underway in Carbondale
One person is dead and one is seriously injured after a shooting in Carbondale. It happened just before 11:30 PM Thursday in the 400 Block of East Mill Street. According to news release from Carbondale Police, when