CARBONDALE, JACKSON COUNTY OFFICIALS’ HEDGE: THE VARUGHESE TOX REPORT
CARBONDALE, Ill.—Once again, the authorities in Carbondale and Jackson County have been caught hedging the information they’re releasing about a death in the college town. In this instance, it’s again...
View ArticleReport claims cell towers in Bundy ranch area shut down
examiner.com April 11, 2014 Report said cell towers in area of Bundy ranch are downDarren McCollester/Getty Images On Friday, Static Media Hub posted a tweet that said cell towers in the Bundy ranch...
View ArticleMONICA ZUKAS TACKLES THE VARUGHESE TOX PREVARICATION ON REALITY CHECK
One of the proponents of ending corruption in the area no matter where it lurks is Monica Zukas, who hosts “Reality Check” every Friday night on WGGH radio in Marion. Last night’s show was no...
View ArticleYOUNG HARRISBURG, ILL., WOMAN MISSING; FRIENDS & FAMILY ASKING FOR HELP
Brianna Eckelberry HARRISBURG, Ill. — A pregnant young woman from Harrisburg is missing tonight, and her friends and family are asking for the assistance of the public to help locate her. Brianna...
View ArticleANOTHER WOMAN MISSING FROM HARRISBURG; PUBLIC ASKED TO ASSIST
Harrisburg, IL — A second woman has gone missing in Harrisburg, and again friends and family have issued a plea for help in locating her. Amber Carr, 28, of Harrisburg has been missing for several...
View Article18 shot, 2 fatally, since Saturday afternoon
By Peter Nickeas Tribune reporter 5:35 a.m. CDT, April 13, 2014 At least 18 people were shot, two fatally, in shootings across Chicago Saturday afternoon and night. Two people were shot about 2:40 a.m....
View Article5 Kids Left Alone in Filthy House While Grandma Gambles at Casino
by Jenny Erikson Friday at 4:02 PM Some things change when you become a mom, and the ability to come and go as you please when you have little kids is one of them. Children are not pets … you can’t...
View ArticleRussia Wants To Annex The Moon
The Huffington Post by Nick Robins-Early Posted: 04/11/2014 3:36 pm EDT Updated: 04/11/2014 5:59 pm EDT Because Russia hasn’t been accused of imperial behaviour quite enough lately, Russian Deputy...
View ArticleARREST MADE IN ANNA HOMICIDE
UNION CO., Ill. — The investigation into the death of an Anna resident has resulted in the arrest of one individual. James Morrison, 46, of Anna was found was found unresponsive outside of his home...
View ArticleTHREE ARRESTED IN CARBONDALE SHOOTING
JACKSON CO., Ill. — Three arrests have been announced by the Carbondale Police Department, all in connection to a shooting that occurred on Friday. The shooting occurred at approximately 12:30AM in...
View ArticleSentenced for battery of family member
GALLATIN CO.—What was charged as a battery case in Gallatin County back in January has come to light as having been considerably more than that, and despite the incarceration of the perpetrator, many...
View ArticleTeachers cut in recent move as state funding dips
Admin costs remain unchanged CARRIER MILLS-STONEFORT—Reduction in Force (RIF) was the topic of a heavy Carrier Mills-Stonefort School Board on Monday, March 31, when the board was forced to let go...
View ArticleXtra: Baseball bat head bashing threatened
Suspects stumble out of dope-cook house trying to catch their breaths SALINE CO.— On the same day charges were dismissed against a man who was charged with threatening to bash his mother’s head in with...
View ArticleFive nabbed as major meth operation taken down
SALINE CO.— While pulling surveillance on an apartment building in town looking for an escaped suspect, Harrisburg authorities cracked a major meth operation. On March 25 at 3:05 p.m. Harrisburg...
View ArticleBody found: Was there foul play?
HARDIN CO.—In the wake of the discovery of the body of Chrissy Williams on March 20, there’s relief amongst the populace in downstate counties…but the efforts of her sister to pin foul play on someone...
View ArticleOP filed in wake of truck- motorcycle accident
WILLIAMSON CO.—A wreck that occurred on Khoury Road towards Pittsburgh March 28 has resulted in a Stalking/No-Contact Order being issued against one of those involved. Following the March 28 incident,...
View ArticleCould mistrial in sex case be the result of rogue state police investigator?
Embattled Illinois State Police Investigator Rick White is shown here walking into a courtroom for a hearing in which an individual took out an Order of Protection for stalking and harrassment. In the...
View ArticleSex predator demands prison visits with child
Daughter is result of sex assault on 12-year-old RICHLAND CO.— A Clay County native who is currently serving three years to life in the Illinois Department of Corrections is now asking for visitation...
View ArticleTownship funds missing
LAWRENCE CO.—Missing funds from a local township have resulted in an investigation that is set to expand into the federal realm. Officials have reported that a recent internal audit of the books for...
View ArticleChief to retire
MARION—Marion’s most recent officer to have been appointed to the position of police chief will be retiring as of July 31. John Eibeck, pictured above, made the announcement at the March 24 Marion...
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