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RANDOLPH COUNTY MAN SENTENCED FOR METH AND HEROIN OFFENSES
RANDOLPH CO., Ill. - On November 22, 2016, Franklin Scott Denault, a/k/a “Frankie D,” 39, of Steeleville, was sentenced for methamphetamine and heroin offenses, United States Attorney for the Southern...
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BENTON MAN SENTENCED IN CARMI BURGLARY
Joshua Arnold WHITE CO., Ill. - A man from Benton was sentenced yesterday in White County Circuit Court in his Carmi Burglary case. White County State's Attorney Denton Aud said that Joshua N. Arnold,...
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CHILD HOMICIDE IN OLNEY; ISP INVOLVED IN INVESTIGATION
OLNEY, Ill. - Information is scant right now, but Olney Police are investigating a child homicide in the middle of town after the body of an eight-year-old female was found not far from the vinegar...
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THANKSGIVING TRAVEL GETS OUT-OF-STATERS ON WAYNE COUNTY INTERSTATE
WAYNE CO., Ill. - A recreational vehicle-driver and his passengers were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after an Interstate 64 accident prompted by rain. Illinois State Police who worked the crash...
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Reddit takes on “Unsolved Murders in Olney”…and they’re pretty close in each...
OLNEY, Ill. - There's a subreddit thread that's been called to our attention that's pretty interesting. The thread is called "Move to Olney Illinois if you want to get away with murder." And it's...
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WATCHDOGS WIN UNSUNG HERO AWARD!
EDGAR CO., Ill. - We're pleased to announce that the Edgar County Watchdogs, also known statewide as Illinois Leaks, have won the 2016 VKK Unsung Hero Award. Here's part of the article, as featured at...
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BREAKING: HOUSE ON WHITTLE IS LOCATION OF POLICE ACTIVITY
Sabrina Stauffenberg OLNEY, Ill. - At shortly before 4 p.m. today, the house at 823 South Whittle in Olney, from which Sabrina Stauffenberg disappeared shortly before she was found murdered Wednesday,...
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Who’s going to the Christmas parade in Olney tonight….?
In the wake of an ongoing homicide investigation into the death of 8-year-old Sabrina Stauffenberg, and little-to-no word coming from authorities as to whether or not someone is in custody, do you...
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YOUNG MAN RECOVERING AFTER BEING RUN DOWN IN DUQUOIN [graphic photos]
DuQUOIN, Ill. - A young man from DuQuoin is recovering after being run down by a hit-and-run vehicle near the fairgrounds in DuQuoin last weekend. Cody Yates, 25, was walking near the State Fair...
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SUSPECT IN CUSTODY IN DEATH OF OLNEY GIRL
Glenn "Hillbilly" Ramey RICHLAND CO., Ill. - Authorities in Richland County have confirmed this morning that a suspect is in custody in the death of an Olney girl. We've had it confirmed that Glenn...
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MARION COUNTY CORONER COMES UNGLUED; DOESN’T KNOW DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 1ST, 2ND...
Marion County Coroner Troy Cannon, who apparently thinks he's some kind of cornpone Casonova... MARION CO., Ill. - Too bad the election is over. Some people in some southern Illinois locales usually...
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Was alleged child killer’s mom a chicken hoarder….?
I can't even believe I'm posting this. However, it's been brought to our attention that a woman featured in a reality-TV series, "Hoarders," about five years back happens to be the mother of the guy...
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ARMED ROBBERY IN CARBONDALE EARLY THIS MORNING
CARBONDALE, Ill. - An early-morning armed robbery at a convenience store in the city of Carbondale is being investigated today. According to sources in the city, authorities notified other convenience...
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CLAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT FEATURES MAN PICKED UP ON FRANKLIN CO. WARRANT
CLAY CO., Ill. - Apparently, Clay County is still the place to go if you have an outstanding warrant out of downstate counties. The sheriff's report released today by Sheriff Andy Myers shows this and...
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RICHLAND COUNTY SPECIAL BOARD MEETING VENUE HAS BEEN MOVED
RICHLAND CO., Ill. - The special county board meeting of the Richland County Board called for tomorrow night has had a venue change. Alice Mullinax, Richland County Clerk, has advised that the meeting...
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FORMAL CHARGES FILED TODAY IN DEATH OF OLNEY GIRL
Glenn Ramey RICHLAND CO., Ill. - Formal charges against Glenn Ramey were filed today in Richland County Circuit Court. The charges read that Ramey is accused of committing the offense of Predatory...
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FLORA POLICE REPORT FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WEEKEND FEATURES JASPER,...
FLORA, Ill. – Apparently the Thanksgiving holiday and weekend following made an impression on folks in the city of Flora; the police report is a slim one so only a few people allegedly misbehaved. And...
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Illinois State Police – Only truth will lead to trust – time to step up
By Edgar County Watchdogs Illinois – (ECWd) – At a time in our society when trust in our government officials is being questioned daily, our Illinois State Police (ISP), have thrown another curve ball...
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RAMEY MAKES FIRST APPEARANCE IN RICHLAND COUNTY
Glenn Ramey, emerging from the jury room area of the Richland County Courthouse in Olney on Tuesday, November 29, after a first advisement of charges. RICHLAND CO., Ill. - The man accused of sexually...
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MARION CITY COUNCIL TO RAISE PROPERTY TAX
MARION, Ill. - A public hearing was held a 6 pm last night (Monday, November 28) before the regular city council meeting regarding the new 16.74 percent property tax increase over last year....
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