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DETAILS FROM IDOC REGARDING INMATE ESCAPE FROM VANDALIA
HERE’S INFORMATION FROM IDOC’S TOM SHAER ON THE INMATE ESCAPE FROM VANDALIA PRISON: Marcus Battice DOC mug Please note IDOC can now confirm the following: · At approximately 2:00 p.m. today...
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Mom, 2 Teens Allegedly Draw 100-Yard Penis On Football Field
The Huffington Post | By Ryan Grenoble Posted: 09/21/2014 12:23 pm EDT Updated: 09/22/2014 1:59 pm EDT A 50-year-old mom and two teenagers are the prime suspects in a vandalism case that’s tainted a...
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Why do we boost salaries and teacher pensions 24 percent or more?
Madeleine Doubek Sep 23, 2014 There’s an important debate occurring right now about the teacher pensions we all fund. Hinsdale High School District 86 voters will get to weigh in Nov. 4 not just on a...
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Rich Miller: Time for Bruce Rauner campaign to shift into next gear
Rich Miller Sep 22, 2014 Bruce Rauner reportedly had one of those bugs that were going around last week. I feel his pain. I was sick with one thing or another all week. Luckily, I took a little time...
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Nightly NewsCap: An active news day in the area, and brought to you in AUDIO
Here’s Lyndi rounding up the headlines and top news stories from the past 24 hours in audio for the Nightly NewsCap, September 23, 2014!! Topics covered include: Last night’s missing person Mikey Boaz’...
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ISP ASKING FOR PUBLIC’S HELP IN IDENTIFYING FEMALE, BODY FOUND NEAR CASEY
EFFINGHAM, Ill.—The Illinois State Police Zone 7 is investigating the death of an unidentified female whose body was discovered on Interstate 70 at the Casey, Illinois exit (Route 49) on October 18,...
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Low marks for Chicago Public Schools on Freedom of Information Act compliance
Andy Shaw Sep 24, 2014 So what happens when children don’t follow the rules at school — when they’re unruly, disruptive or underachieving?Well, their parents might get emails from teachers or calls...
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PALESTINE SCHOOL ON SOFT LOCKDOWN
CRAWFORD CO., Ill.—The Palestine Community Unit School is on lockdown since a little earlier this afternoon, after an object thought to be a bomb was seen in a lawn close to the school. We have very...
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IDOC to pursue criminal charges against escapee Marcus Battice
Marcus Battice DOC mug FAYETTE CO., Ill.—The man who walked away from Fayette County Correctional yesterday is in a heap of trouble. According to Illinois Department of Corrections spokesperson Tom...
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Suspect In 100 MPH Chase Says Her Foot Got Stuck On Gas Pedal
The Huffington Post | By David Moye Posted: 09/23/2014 4:28 pm EDT Updated: 09/23/2014 4:59 pm EDTA 19-year-old in Johnson County, North Carolina, is facing felony charges after allegedly leading...
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IAN HAMILTON CHARGED IN SALINE, BEING SOUGHT, CONSIDERED ARMED & DANGEROUS
Most recent Saline County mugshot of Ian Hamilton SALINE CO., Ill.—Authorities this evening are looking for a young man who’s been in trouble in Saline County over various infractions over the last few...
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IF IT’S NOT MEDICAL MARIJUANA, IT’S GOING TO BE DESTROYED
Photo provided by Saline County Sheriff’s Department SALINE CO., Ill.—A recent find of marijuana plants in the eastern part of Saline County has been seized and destroyed. The Saline County Sheriff’s...
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Rauner is criticized on education but picks up support from African-American...
Caitlin Wilson Sep 23, 2014 The election is six weeks from today and the candidates, their supporters and their detractors are making every possible case to try to win voters to their side. Carol...
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MAN ARRESTED AFTER PITTSBURG POT BUST
WILLIAMSON CO., Ill.—Williamson County authorities today announced a big bust conducted by the Southern Illinois Enforcement Group (SIEG) in the Pittsburg area. Keith D. Jordan, 44, 209 Keystone Ave.,...
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Nightly NewsCap: A heavy news roundup for the day, in AUDIO
Here’s Lyndi with your Nightly NewsCap for the evening of Wednesday, September 24, 2014! Topics covered include: Marshall bank robbery investigation coincides with the suspects caught in Ohio; Illinois...
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Danish Restaurant Hot Buns Selling Sex Toys With Burgers
The Huffington Post | By David Moye Posted: 09/24/2014 6:48 pm EDT Updated: 09/24/2014 11:59 pm EDT A burger joint in Copenhagen, Denmark, isn’t chicken about arousing controversy: It’s now selling...
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PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACKS BEGIN: THIS SATURDAY, SALINE COUNTY
SALINE CO., Ill.—The Saline County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in another round of the Prescription Drug Take Back program. The event is scheduled for this Saturday, September 27, 2014 from...
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MADIGAN URGES JIMMY JOHN’S CUSTOMERS TO TAKE CAUTION, REPORT UNAUTHORIZED...
Attorney General Opens Investigation into Security Breach at 216 Restaurants CHICAGO—Attorney General Lisa Madigan today warned consumers to be on the lookout for unauthorized charges on their credit...
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Beauties and the beasts of Illinois’ college campuses
Kevin Hoffman Sep 25, 2014 When high school students and their parents begin searching for colleges, some of the most crucial factors in the decision-making process should include academics,...
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“BOMB” DETONATED IN PALESTINE YESTERDAY, SUSPECTS BEING EYED
CRAWFORD CO. (Palestine), Ill.—The bomb scare yesterday that put Palestine School Unit 3 on soft lockdown has been resolved, but no arrests have been made yet. However, authorities are saying that they...
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