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PERRY COUNTY MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO METHAMPHETAMINE CONSPIRACY
U.S. DISTRICT COURT, SOUTHERN DISTRICT, Ill.—On June 19, 2014, a Perry County, Illinois, man pled guilty to an indictment, charging conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine, the United States Attorney...
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RANDOLPH COUNTY MAN SENTENCED FOR METHAMPHETAMINE CONSPIRACY
U.S. DISTRICT COURT, SOUTHERN DISTRICT, Ill.—On June 19, 2014, Samuel S. Jacobs, a/k/a “Simple Sam,” 40, of Steeleville, Illinois, was sentenced in United States District Court in Benton on a one-count...
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UPSTATE MAN PLEADS GUILTY IN FEDERAL COURT FOR SOUTH COUNTIES DRUG ACTIVITY
U.S. DISTRICT COURT, SOUTHERN DISTRICT, Ill.—On June 19, 2014, Albert Wesley, a/k/a “Boogie,” a/k/a “Boog,” 29, of South Holland, Illinois, pled guilty to a one-count indictment charging conspiracy to...
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What is “The Master’s Hands”? You’ll be pleased to learn!
With this season of “charities” abounding that aren’t really “charitable” (we’re talking specifically about the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and other fundraisers that go to supporting...
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Illinois’ split-screen reality on gambling
By Melynda Litchfield June 23, 2014 After walking just 20 feet into the casino with a friend, I excused myself and vomited. The smells, sounds and sights of the casino came flooding back. Exhilaration,...
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ACCESS TO UNFILTERED PORN AT A PUBLIC LIBRARY? YES…AND NOW, THEYRE REALLY ON...
“‘When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won.” Mahatma Gandhi Can Two Courageous Citizens Stop Access to Unfiltered Porn In the Orland Park...
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FORMER COLUMBIA RESIDENT SENTENCED FOR RECEIPT AND POSSESSION OF CHILD...
U.S. DISTRICT COURT, SOUTHERN DISTRICT, Ill.—A former Columbia, Illinois, resident was sentenced on June 20, 2014, on a two-count Indictment, charging him, in Count 1, with Receipt of Visual Depictions...
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Nightly NewsCap: A VERY busy news day around the readership area!
We’re loaded with all kinds of interesting news pieces from this weekend and today, and so Lyndi has it all rounded up for you in your Nightly NewsCap for the evening of Monday, June 23, 2014! Topics...
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KENTUCKY MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO ROBBING OLD NATIONAL BANK IN HARRISBURG
SALINE CO./U.S. DISTRICT COURT–Casey Allen Heflin, 28, of Boaz, Kentucky, pled guilty yesterday in United States District Court in East St. Louis to an indictment charging him with robbing the Old...
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THE BIG STORY COMING OUT OF MARION THIS MONTH IS…
…the one that pertains to Josh Bradley’s ARDC complaint. And a very intriguing story it is. Because it involves one of the big names in Williamson/Saline counties, “Bradley,” and all the fear and awe...
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Final Decision Reached On The Fate Of Cottage Grove Road, Or Is It?
Cottage Township Road Commission Mike Karns SALINE CO., Ill. — Last night in Cottage Township, a final decision on the fate on Cottage Grove Road was reached. For now. New Cottage Township Road...
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AND WHAT’S WITH THIS “LAND SPOUT” THAT HIT WAYNE COUNTY LAST NIGHT??
WAYNE CO., Ill.—It never ceases to amaze us the terminology the “experts” will come up with to avoid having to pay out on an insurance claim. And it always seems to happen in the black hole of media...
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KEEPING UP WITH YOUR ALLEGED-CRIMINAL PUBLIC OFFICIALS
We’ve been following the saga of Kimberly Yost-Winningham since before it broke…and one would think things might have improved in the situation by now. And yet, they just haven’t. Regular readers will...
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Nightly NewsCap: Lyndi is in RARE FORM as she tackles the headlines in AUDIO
Well, Lyndi’s a little off the chain tonight, and who can blame her? Land spouts, heavy downpours, muggy temps…it’s enough to make a saint cranky. It’s also a good formula for a Nightly NewsCap, for...
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KIM ITAL SENTENCED IN SALINE COUNTY TO SEVEN YEARS DOC
SALINE CO., Ill.—Even after all her posturing about a jury trial and interminable sentencing delays, Harrisburg resident Kim Ital is now going to have a Department of Corrections number behind her...
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FREEZE PROPERTY TAXES, FREEZE STUDENT TUITION
FREEZE PROPERTY TAXES, FREEZE STUDENT TUITION College of DuPage (COD) is a community college in Northern Illinois. It’s a spending and taxing machine… QUESTION: ”Whose home is worth more today than...
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So…how’s that legal gambling going for you, Illinois counties?
And can you get past the problems that having alcohol on the premises can lead to? Well here’s a piece in the current edition that addresses both those problems, and more. And what a better place to...
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AND WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A YOUNG MAN GETS DRUG-INDUCED PSYCHOSIS?
…well, in the case of one guy from Richland County, he has his affairs taken over for him by his dad in a probate. Because in some cases here in downstate Illinois, it’s just that bad. At least there...
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MISSING FRANKLIN COUNTY TEEN; AUTHORITIES ASK FOR YOUR HELP
Missing teen Hunter D Arview FRANKLIN CO., Ill. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a missing Franklin County teenager. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has reported that...
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FATAL CAR CRASH IN INDIANA LEAVES MARION MAN DEAD, 5 OTHERS INJURED
Christopher Williams POSEY CO., Ind. — A Marion, Ill. man is dead and five others are left injured following a crash yesterday evening (Tuesday, June 24, 2014). They were all members of Livingstone...
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