Richland man faces sex charge in Clay
CLAY CO.— A Noble man has been charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Child. According to authorities, the incident took place on June 26, at approximately 8 p.m., while Ronald D. Collins, 41, of 1491...
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WAYNE CO.— A Xenia man who appears to continue to avoid prison time for felony sex convictions has been charged with battering a “child.” According to information filed in the case, Charles William...
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Washer and dryer, dirtbike stolen in White
WHITE CO.— As theft and burglary continue to plague southern Illinois counties, the items being stolen appear to be becoming a bit unusual. Jason Leroy Digby, 35, of 202 Kerney St., Carmi, has been...
View ArticlePills and meth in Lawrence focus of crim report
LAWRENCE CO.— In one of the most prolific drug counties in southern Illinois for its size, Lawrence County lawmen continue to battle the scourge of drugs proliferating in rural communities. A St....
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Incidents of criminals entering occupied homes increase
WABASH CO.— There appears to be an uptick in southern Illinois in the number of crimes involving perpetrators entering homes at a time when residents are present. It appears that gone are the days of...
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Multiple lawsuits filed in biodiesel plant construction; company moves forward
JASPER CO.—Work is apparently continuing at the Blue Northern National Trail Biodiesel plant in Newton, but multiple filings in Jasper County circuit court may spell out trouble for the facility and...
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New details in Hataway death case
RICHLAND CO.—September 16, 2014 will mark two years since anyone saw the late Ed Hataway alive. And as the month of September arrives, there have been no developments whatsoever regarding a suspect in...
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Nightly NewsCap: Headlines coming at ya in AUDIO
Here’s Lyndi bringing you the headlines for the evening of Monday, August 11, as well as the weekend’s news (August 9/10) in your Nightly NewsCap! Topics covered include: Indiana man falls at Garden of...
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MARION OFFICER INTENDS TO FILE GRIEVANCE AGAINST THE CITY
Angelo Hightower, outside city hall MARION, Ill.—As of the conclusion of the Marion City Council meeting last night (Monday, August 11, 2014), Marion Police Officer Angelo Hightower says the city has...
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MISSING WABASH COUNTY GIRL FOUND SAFE
Alisa Stacy WABASH CO. (Mt. Carmel), Ill.–Authorities in Wabash County have advised that they’ve located the missing 15-year-old that was the subject of a search Sunday and Monday. Alisa Stacy, 15, of...
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EFFINGHAM ECONOLODGE ARMED ROBBERY THIS MORNING; AUTHORITIES SEEK ASSISTANCE
EFFINGHAM, Ill.—Effingham authorities are looking for information from the public after an armed robbery occurred in their town this morning. According to authorities, the Econolodge in Effingham,...
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Knife Falls From Sky Into Chinese Man’s Head (GRAPHIC PHOTO)
The Huffington Post | By Sebastian Murdock Posted: 08/11/2014 11:33 am EDT Updated: 08/11/2014 3:59 pm EDT Some people get hit in the head by stray frisbees, others get stabbed by a knife plummeting...
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ILLINOIS TREASURER CANDIDATE OWES $1,800 IN PROPERTY TAXES; WSJ SAYS...
BRENDAN BOND AUG 11, 2014 The Illinois treasurer race between Republican Tom Cross and Democrat Mike Frerichs is making headlines due to an issue over taxes. Not over the state’s income tax, but over...
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THE MAN WITH THE WEIRD NAME FINALLY GETS SENTENCED IN EDWARDS
Kitch Cole Kitchen EDWARDS CO., Ill.—Years ago we first wrote about Kitch Cole Kitchen, and now, his case, which has been working its way through Edwards County circuit court with multiple violations...
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RED ONION RESTAURANT BURNS IN EQUALITY
GALLATIN CO., Ill.—The popular Red Onion restaurant in Equality has been seriously damaged by fire. Our sources have advised that the fire started at about 6 p.m. this evening, Tuesday, August 12, in...
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Nightly NewsCap: Another BUSY day in the readership area in AUDIO!!
Here’s Lyndi with the roundup of the headlines for the past 24 hours for the evening of Tuesday, August 12, 2014, in AUDIO! Topics covered include: Marion police officer Angelo Hightower expresses...
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ILLINOIS HAS MORE TOP 25 VIOLENT NEIGHBORHOODS THAN ANY OTHER STATE
CAITLIN WILSON AUG 12, 2014Illinois is home to the most dangerous neighborhood in the nation, though it isn’t where you might think.Recently, Chicago has gotten a lot of attention for the ongoing...
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RESTAURANT THAT BURNED WAS SCHEDULED TO BE SIGNED OVER THURSDAY
GALLATIN CO. (Equality), Ill.—The restaurant that was largely destroyed by fire last night in the village of Equality was scheduled to be signed over to new ownership this Thursday, according to local...
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WHICH EDUCATION FIELDS HAVE THE BIGGEST SURPLUS OF QUALIFIED ILLINOIS TEACHERS?
BRENDAN BOND AUG 12, 2014The Chicago Tribune recently revealed many Illinois teachers are not credentialed in the subjects they are teaching. Is this because of a shortage of qualified teachers, or are...
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ILLINOIS HAS FOUR OF THE MOST AFFORDABLE COLLEGES IN THE COUNTRY
BRENDAN BOND AUG 12, 2014College can be an expensive investment, which makes looking for affordable colleges a smart decision for those looking to take the next step in their education journey. Public...
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