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Controversial tax collection fee could be cut in half

November 29, 2017 @ 9:09 am

An Illinois lawmaker is proposing a fee cut from the state’s budget package, arguing there wasn’t enough time to fully examine it as lawmakers...

Federal civil fraud complaint filed against for Alexander County HUD directors

November 29, 2017 @ 9:06 am

Two former officials of the Alexander County Housing Authority are now facing a 125-penalty federal civil fraud complaint accusing them of using public housing...

New director named for SIU's Paul Simon Public Policy Institue

November 29, 2017 @ 9:02 am

SIU’s Paul Simon Public Policy institute could soon have a new director. Pending Board of Trustee’s approval, John T Shaw would take over January...

Saline County man arrested for assaulting sheriff's deputy

November 28, 2017 @ 8:36 am

A Saline County man is custody after he hit a sheriff’s deputy. Police say 50-year-old Robert Starnes became agitated and struck the officer while...

Brookport Bridge to be closed to traffic Wednesday morning

November 28, 2017 @ 8:33 am

The Brookport Bridge in Massac County will be closed to traffic Wednesday morning. Worker will be on site to repair a solar panel that...

Carbondale Police investigating motor vehicle theft

November 28, 2017 @ 7:31 am

Carbondale Police say they’re investigating a motor vehicle theft. It happened in 400 block of South Skyline Drive Thanksgiving morning. According to police, the...

Carbondale Police investigate residential armed robbery

November 28, 2017 @ 7:25 am

Police in Carbondale are investigating an early Monday morning armed robbery. Police say two suspects were involved. The first suspect came to the front door...