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CRIME & SAFETY
Southern Illinois man arrested for first degree-murder
HERRIN, Ill. (WICS) — A Southern Illinois man was arrested for first-degree murder, according to the Illinois State Police. On Saturday, ISP was requested by the Herrin Police Department to conduct a death investigation at a residence in the 3100 block of Weaver Road in Herrin. A deceased female...
Police: Home invasion suspect arrested following multi-day search
CARRIER MILLS, Ill. (KFVS) - After a multi-day search, law enforcement has arrested the suspect of a home invasion. According to the Carrier Mills Police Department, officers worked with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in the search for 24-year-old Tyrese D. Isbell, which began on July 11. He was taken into custody near the Elkville Dollar General store after a short chase.
Two Unrelated Weekend Incidents Reported on I-57 in Franklin County
BENTON – Illinois State Police responded to two incidents early Saturday morning on I-57 in Franklin County. ISP says a semi-truck hit debris in the roadway causing it to leak fuel around 2:45 a.m. on northbound I-57 near Benton. The Benton Fire Department responded and cleaned up the spill.
SIU’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute weighs in on assassination attempt
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - One southern Illinois expert says he isn’t surprised by the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Heartland News spoke with SIU’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Director John Shaw on Monday, July 15. Shaw said Saturday’s events are not shocking given the volatile...
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