‘Suspicious person’ in city park ends up having a warrant for her arrest
PALESTINE, Ill. - Conventional wisdom would dictate that if you're not going to tend to your active warrants, you probably shouldn't be out and about...especially behaving 'suspiciously' in a city...
View ArticleISP participate in Rail Safety Initiative
Local, State and Federal Agencies Partner to Reduce Rail Crossing Fatalities EFFINGHAM/CARMI, Ill. - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces District 12 in...
View ArticleFederal inmate in Greenville pleads guilty to assaulting another inmate
Okay, okay...it was a punch to his jaw, but I'm betting JB was punched in the nose, too. GREENVILLE, Ill. - Occasionally, inmates in the country's federal prison system actually get in trouble for...
View ArticleEffingham County’s Motion to Dismiss FOIA case denied
From our friends the Edgar County Watchdogs/Illinois Leaks By Kirk Allen on September 19, 2018 Effingham Co. (ECWd) – We sued the County of Effingham for failure to provide key financial records...
View ArticleWanna know why you’re fat…? This is why you’re fat.
We don't care who we offend...it's not like we have a Fecesbook where every little whiny petulant inbred puke jumps on thinking their opinion is the only one that matters. We're here to inform you,...
View ArticleLetters! We’re getting letters!
Almost all of the subscription refunds for the print version of Disclosure have been submitted to subscribers, far ahead of schedule from what we believed would happen. And apparently, this has been a...
View ArticleCalligraphic Art Presentation at Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship’s Artist Series
CARBONDALE, Ill. - A featured event is coming up in Carbondale, and this is one you might want to attend. On Wednesday, September 26, at 7 p.m., the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship's Artist Series...
View ArticleWant to know what’s wrong with our public schools…? This.
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – A press release being distributed widely in the area is congratulating a downstate high school for receiving recognition in “civic learning.” The presser is from the Illinois Civic...
View ArticleCarmi cops corral crims
Holly Jo Miller CARMI, Ill. - I know, I know...avoid alliteration always; it's about as bad as rhyming in those God-awful TV commercials advertising the off-brand products. However, I just couldn't hep...
View ArticleNeed some cash…? You can probably score some if you know about this incident...
PALESTINE, Ill. - The Palestine Police Department is investigating a Criminal Damage to Property incident that occurred sometime last night, Thursday, September 20, 2018. Police Chief Jeff Besing...
View ArticleThe weekend’s here, and so is FELONY FRIDAY
WILLIAMSON CO., Ill. - It's the day you've all been waiting for in Williamson County...who's been charged, who's been convicted or exonerated, who's gotten DUIs...? Find out now with FELONY FRIDAY....
View Article‘Unidentified’ semi driver involved in hit-and-run rollover…?
CUMBERLAND CO.— Police say that a Missouri driver advised them that he was struck by a semi tractor-trailer, causing his vehicle to roll over, and then the semi driver drove away. According to a...
View ArticleViolent Richland man sentenced for violence in Edwards
Tyler W. Leaf EDWARDS CO.— A violent, habitual Richland County criminal appears to be headed for the next several months of living in a cage provided by taxpayers via the Illinois Department of...
View ArticleOdin man charged with sex crimes; massive bond set
Delbert Trainor ODIN, Ill. - The county that has turned out an inordinately-high number of guys and gals charged with sex offenses in the last decade or so has produced another one. Earlier this week...
View ArticleLittle earthquake rattles largely non-earthquake-prone area of Illinois
Perry County, Illinois PERRY CO., Ill. - Perry County, situated in the southwestern portion of Illinois, isn't necessarily known for earthquakes. However, one actually occurred there on Thursday...
View ArticleProsecutor cuts deal with escapee, suspected drug dealer
CHARLES 'ETHAN' MOREHEAD CRAWFORD CO.— A Palestine man who wasn’t any better at running from authorities than he was at being an alleged tattoo artist - or drug dealer for that matter - has been...
View ArticleSALINE COUNTY FATALITY: UTV accident on Battleford Road under investigation
SALINE CO., Ill. - The Saline County Sheriff’s Office and the Saline County Coroner’s Office are investigating a UTV accident that occurred early this morning. Saline County Central Dispatch received...
View ArticleOwensville, Ind., man arrested for Child Exploitation
Coty Silvers GIBSON CO., Ind. – A 28-year-old Owensville man was arrested Friday, September 21, by Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Unit for Child Exploitation and Possession of...
View ArticleMotorcyclist cited with DUI following crash
MARION CO., Ill. - An Irvington motorcyclist has been cited for DUI following a crash with ejection last night on U.S. 51. Illinois State Police in District 12 Effingham said the single-vehicle...
View ArticleCelebrate National Planting Day in Carbondale
Local non-profits issue Call to Action to plant native species, pollinators this Fall CARBONDALE, Ill. (September 21, 2018) – Keep Carbondale Beautiful and Green Earth are mobilizing property owners...
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