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HIGHWAY 154 INTO INDIANA AT HUTSONVILLE IS CLOSED; INDIANA LEVEES FAILURE FEARED
HUTSONVILLE—We were hoping that with the water levels falling up in Old York yesterday, Hutsonville might not be far behind, but apparently that’s not the case. DOT has confirmed that the highway...
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Where is Matthew Connors?
Matthew Connors SALINE CO.—Remember the post we put up earlier this week about Matthew Connors, the Carbondale man who was released on a recog bond out of Saline County to have surgery on his face for...
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RASH OF CAR BURGLARIES IN GRAYVILLE
WHITE CO.—A number of people in Grayville have reported that their vehicles have been burglarized and in one case, a woman’s bank accounts accessed to the tune of $4,000. The latest is a girl employed...
View ArticleMcQueen trial testimony begins; off to a strange start
LAWRENCE CO.—Things are typical Lawrence County in the First Degree Murder trial of Tyler McQueen this morning in Lawrenceville, and it’s owing in large part to the police and what appears to be some...
View ArticleFATAL CAR CRASH IN WAYNE CO.
WAYNE CO.―According to Illinois State Police (ISP), a fatal traffic crash occurred early this morning at 5:36 a.m., ( Monday, April 29, 2013) at U.S. Rte 45, north of Wayne County 1200 N. The crash...
View ArticleWhite County grand jury indictee sentenced to DOC
WHITE CO.―A woman from Evansville, Ind., Latanya Broomfield, 42, has been sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC) today (Monday, April 29, 2013) and is indicted by the grand jury of...
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TEEN ALLEGED RESPONSIBLE FOR ALMOST BURNING DOWN RESTAURANT
EDWARDS CO.—An Albion teen has been charged with multiple offenses after an incident in which authorities allege he almost caused a fire in a local restaurant. Cody Brown Cody Brown, 18, has been...
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DRIVER IN FATAL ACCIDENT CHARGED WITH DUI-DRUGS
Joyce Holdiman. Get used to the pipes coming out of her head; there are a lot of pics of her on her Facebook page like this as it’s her obligatory MySpace-type self-aggrandizing bathroom pic. CRAWFORD...
View ArticlePODCAST: Jack & Ang show addresses McQueen trial [AUDIO]
Here’s the latest podcast, dedicated to the start of the First Degree Murder trial of Tyler McQueen in Lawrence County. By the way…we found out why there was confusion on Jimmy Lyle’s testimony today....
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LAWRENCE CO.—The appearance of Dr. John Heidingsfelder this morning in the murder trial of Tyler McQueen, 21, has prompted quite a few questions to arise about Heidingsfelder’s character, if not his...
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CHIEF DEPUTY RELIEVED OF DUTY IN HARDIN
HARDIN CO.—Hardin County officials have notified Disclosure that Chief Deputy Tom Maynor has been relieved of duty as of today (April 30, 2013) from his post not only as chief deputy, but as an officer...
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PODCAST: Jack & Ang Show, Day 2 of McQueen murder trial [AUDIO]
LAWRENCE CO.—Here’s today’s podcast, complete with a rehashing of not only the “Swingin” John Heidingsfelder revelations, but of other testimony dished out during Day 2 of the First Degree Murder trial...
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NEWSBLAST: DEFENSE WITNESS WILL PLEAD THE 5TH [AUDIO]
LAWRENCE CO.—Here’s your newsblast covering the morning session of testimony of the Tyler McQueen murder trial in Lawrenceville, followed by transcript: Mike Vujovich Disclosure...
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PROSECUTOR CLARIFIES: FORMER DEPUTY STILL EMPLOYED AS INVESTIGATOR
HARDIN CO.—Hardin County State’s Attorney Tara Wallace has advised Disclosure that former HC chief deputy Tom Maynor is still in the county’s employ. Hardin County prosecutor, the lovely Tara Wallace...
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FATAL CAR-BICYCLE CRASH, SALINE COUNTY
SALINE CO.—Illinois State Police worked a collision at 12:54 this afternoon (Wednesday, May 1) in Saline County that involved a vehicle and a bicycle, and was fatal for the cyclist. ISP advises that...
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PODCAST: State’s case turns around with DVD in McQueen trial [AUDIO]
LAWRENCE CO.—Here’s your nightly analysis of the Tyler McQueen murder trial still going on in Lawrence County, wherein we get a little rowdy and rough, but the language isn’t quite as bad as last...
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SOON-TO-BE FORMER MAYOR CHANGES PLEA IN FEDERAL COURT
Soon-to-be ex-mayor, Max U.S. DISTRICT COURT, BENTON—Electronic documents at the federal court system in Benton show something everybody’s been waiting for: It appears soon-to-be former Bridgeport...
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NEWSBLAST: DAMNING DVD IN McQUEEN CASE HIGHLIGHTS MORNING [AUDIO]
LAWRENCE CO.—Here is your morning newsblast from the murder trial of Tyler McQueen in Lawrenceville, where it’s looking better for the state and grim for the defense as the day goes on; the state has...
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National Day of Prayer being observed today around the region
CLAY CO.—Here’s a shot of some respectful people at the Clay County courthouse observing National Day of Prayer, May 2, 2013, over their lunch hour. Rallying around the flagpole, Clay County...
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NEWSBLAST: JURY GETS THE CASE TOMORROW IN McQUEEN MURDER TRIAL [AUDIO]
LAWRENCE CO.—Court’s over for the day in Lawrence County, where both the state and defense rested today in the murder trial of Tyler McQueen; here’s the newsblast, followed by transcript: Disclosure...
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