VIENNA – A 25-year-old Pomona, California woman died in a single vehicle accident on I-24 in Johnson County around 7:30 Saturday morning. According to Illinois State Police, the woman was driving her car west on I-24 westbound at milepost 16.5 when for unknown reasons, she lost control and swerved off the right side of the
HARRISBURG – Harrisburg Police say a man is facing gun charges following a report of shots fired in the 200 block of West Lincoln Street Thursday afternoon. Police say Saline County Central Dispatch got several 911 calls around 3 p.m. reporting gunshots in the area mentioned and also received a 911 call from a man
MARION – The Williamson County Highway Department says Fancy Farm Road between Corinth and Thompsonville will be closed at Thompsonville Road starting Monday and running through Saturday, April 23 due to pipeline construction. You are encouraged to seek alternate routes while this work is completed.
MARION – A Marion man was arrested on gun charges following a report of shots fired into a home in the 1200 block of Lincoln Drive in Marion Tuesday. According to Marion Police, when officers arrived they were able to gather evidence and provide descriptions of the suspect vehicle. Officers were able to locate a
MCLEANSBORO – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) and State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) are teaming up to provide district residents with a free service to collect unused prescription drugs. On Tuesday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rep. Windhorst and Rep. Severin will join with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department and the McLeansboro Police
SPRINGERTON (IRN) – The U.S. Geological Service reports an earthquake that struck southern Illinois this week was a magnitude of 2.4. The small tremor was recorded at 8:40 p.m. Tuesday in White County, two miles southeast of Springerton. Officials say the depth of the quake was over 7 miles.
MT. VERNON – Mt. Vernon Police have made an arrest following an investigation into recent bomb threats in the area. According to MVPD, 21-year-old Raymond Needy was arrested Tuesday on five counts of Aggravated Disorderly Conduct Make False Bomb Report. The investigation that led to Needy’s arrest was the result of bomb threats made to
MARION – The Marion Police Department released the following information on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Monica Gibbs, 42, of Marion has been issued a citation for Theft in the 4500 block of W. DeYoung St. on April 4, 2022. Charles Montgomery, 63, of Marion has been arrested for Battery in the 100 block of N.
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Will the cardboard watercraft navigate the course to the finish line across the lake or will it sink, perhaps in dramatic fashion? There’s only one way to find out and that’s by attending the 47th Great Cardboard Boat Regatta at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on April 23. After a two-year hiatus, the
HERRIN – The Herrin Police Department released the following information on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Daniel R. Muck Age 29From: Sandoval, ILArrested on 03-29-22 for possession of cannabis. Danny J. Bayless Age 60From: Herrin, ILArrested on 03-29-22 for driving while suspended. Luan V. Diep Age 34From: Herrin, ILArrested on 03-31-22 for driving while suspended and
