Governor commutes youth sentences

Gov. Bruce Rauner has released six inmates serving time for aggravated battery on guards at the Illinois Youth Center in Harrisburg. Ed Yohnka, spokesman...
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War hero's relics returned

A Marion war hero’s Navy Cross medal and dress uniform sword have been found by police after being stolen. Robert “Bob” Duncan was a...
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Architectural Wonders list released

Baysinger Architects of Marion has released its annual Top 10 Architectural Wonders of Southern Illinois list. In no particular order, the list includes: Tamaroa...
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Karnak woman arrested

A Karnak woman is in custody following a weekend stabbing incident. Illinois State Police arrested 31-year-old Christie Brown. She is charged with one count...
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Johnston City man missing

Police are asking for your help in locating a missing Southern Illinois man. Police in Johnston City say 42-year-old Shawn P. Murphy was last...
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Sheriff's deputy arrested

A Union County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested in connection with a fatal traffic accident earlier this year. Reports indicate Cyle Harner of Vienna...
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Fatal accident under investigation

Illinois State Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident that happened in the westbound lanes of Interstate 24 on Thursday afternoon. Reports indicate the...
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Spring groundbreaking possible

Despite several obstacles and delays over the last three years, the developer of a proposed Holiday Inn Express in Murphysboro is optimistic the project...
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