Disaster declaration issued for 17 Illinois counties
November 18, 2019 6:43 AM SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A federal disaster declaration has been issued for more than a dozen Illinois counties affected by this year’s historic flooding. The U.S. Small Business Administration is making low-interest
Carjacking reported in Franklin County
A Benton man is in custody following a carjacking incident Friday afternoon in rural West Frankfort. Franklin County Sheriff David Bartoni says the victim’s vehicle was spotted in Zeigler by law enforcement. The driver sped away, but
High school principal loses parents in crash
The principal of Vandalia High School lost his parents, a daughter and the daughter’s best friend in a traffic accident Saturday night, following a playoff football game. State Police say the accident happened shortly before 6:30 p.m.