Get drunk, drive through a burger joint, point a gun…
** …sounds legit. NOT. But it appears that such a crazy act is coming to be all the rage these days. Regular readers will recall this incident that took place a couple of months back when Larry Luna...
View ArticleREAD THE LEAD: Seasonal gloom at area employer
** There’s nothing like a sad employment layoff story to bring home the reality that the holidays aren’t always about fun and good cheer. Sometimes businesses use this time of year to reduce staff...
View ArticleREAD THE LEAD: More Tara-ism in Hardin County, another judge puzzled by actions
** We’re never without an abundance of information to present to you about the job Hardin County’s new prosecutor is doing…mainly because she’s not really doing her job. We’ve been chronicling Tara...
View ArticleGRAND JURY INDICTMENTS HANDED DOWN IN SALINE
** SALINE CO., Ill.—The Saline County State’s Attorney’s office has issued a press release to advise that arrests are ongoing in the county after 20 individuals were indicted during a grand jury held...
View ArticleBIG MUDDY RIVER CORRECTIONAL CENTER ON LOCKDOWN
** JEFFERSON COUNTY – As of December 3, 2013, Big Muddy River Correctional Center (BMRCC) in Ina, Illinois was on lockdown due to flu symptoms among some inmates. Tom Shaer, Director of Communications...
View ArticleILLINOIS LAWMAKERS APPROVE MAJOR PENSION OVERHAUL
** By Ray Long and Monique GarciaClout Street ChicagoTribune.com December 3, 2013 SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois General Assembly today narrowly approved a major overhaul of the state government worker...
View ArticleNightly NewsCap: News roundup from the past 24 hours! [AUDIO]
Here’s Lyndi once again bringing you your Nightly NewsCap for the evening of Tuesday, December 3, 2013! Your NewsCap is being brought to you by Bottle Junction of Newton! Topics covered: Big Muddy...
View ArticleTruck Carrying Nuclear Waste Stolen In Mexico: IAEA
** BY: Jade Walker HuffingtonPost.com December 4, 2013 MEXICO – A truck carrying nuclear waste was stolen in Mexico earlier this week, Agence France-Presse reported. The truck was transporting the...
View ArticleSEARCH CONTINUING FOR MISSING WOMAN; PUBLIC’S HELP REQUESTED
*** HARDIN CO.—A woman from Shawneetown, last seen in Rosiclare, is the subject of a search in Hardin County this morning (Wednesday, December 4, 2013). Chrissy (Lampert) Williams was last seen...
View ArticleREAD THE LEAD: If you think the Williamson County board was interesting...
** There are those who have been following the developments of the Williamson County board over the past month or so who are saying “What the HELL” as well as those who are saying “Business as...
View ArticleMISSING PERSONS REPORT FROM EFFINGHAM COUNTY INVOLVES JUVENILE
** EFFINGHAM CO.—A missing person out of Effingham County hasn’t been widely publicized, and it’s unclear why. Jazmin Lopez, as distributed by Effingham Police However, Effingham public authorities’...
View ArticleREAD THE LEAD: Baby-instead-of-prison ploy doesn’t work for one gal who tried it
** Kelci Niemerg There are too many people in Illinois’ prisons, and there are lots of ways some people will come up with in order to convince authorities that they don’t need to be added to that...
View ArticleWoman injured in traffic accident in a construction zine
Hamilton County, IL - One woman was injured, and a construction worker was nearly struck in an accident in a construction zone at Illinois Route 14. The wreck occured at 11:01AM today, Wednesday...
View ArticleNightly NewsCap: Lyndi runs down the headlines for the day! [AUDIO]
Here’s our Lyndi once again with another Nightly NewsCap for the evening of Wednesday, December 4, 2013! Your NewsCap is being brought to you by Bottle Junction of Newton! Topics covered include:...
View ArticleLATEST NOAA STORM MAP
** This is what it’s looking like folks: For a complete look at the NOAA National Weather Service Forecast CLICK HERE. **
View ArticleFlorida man kills wife and son with crossbow, then slits throat
Pedro Maldonado Sr. ** By Ed Payne CNN.com FLORIDA – A South Florida man killed his wife and son with a crossbow, drove 460 miles to try and kill his other son, and then slit his own throat. The...
View ArticleREAD THE LEAD: The intriguing backstory of how a man can be targeted
** Lil Ricky White Over the past few years, we at Disclosure have noticed a disturbing trend within Illinois State Police. No longer are ISP investigators working hard to solve serious crimes when...
View ArticleDRIVER CHARGED IN MULTIPLE FATAL IN HAMILTON
HAMILTON CO., Ill.—The man behind the wheel of a tragic accident in Hamilton County last week is currently behind bars in White County. Darrell G. Delong, 49, of Collinsville, has been charged in the...
View ArticleFATAL TRAFFIC CRASH, EFFINGHAM COUNTY
** EFFINGHAM CO., Ill.—A traffic crash this morning has claimed the life of a young woman from Watson in Effingham County. Brittany N. Baker, 18, of Watson, was pronounced dead at the scene of a...
View ArticleREAD THE LEAD: The page 10 story that wasn’t told in the online version
** While there are tragedies out there for every person in every walk of life, there are just some reactions that are a little over the top to them. What happened on the afternoon of Friday, November...
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