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Fire causes heavy damage to Dix home
Fire has heavily damaged a home in Dix. Jefferson Fire reports Edwin Austin of 308 Northeast Street exited his home Wednesday afternoon when hearing a pop. When going outside to see what was happening, he could see smoke coming from the attic. A short time later, a second caller indicated flames were coming from the second story.
Another black bear sighting in southern Illinois
Another black bear sighting was reported in southern Illinois on Thursday. The bear was spotted in eastern Williamson County, a few miles north of Highway 13 midway between Marion and Harrisburg. According to a Facebook post, deputies responded to a sighting early Thursday morning by multiple witnesses. The sighting comes...
Fairfield Woman Charged After 1 Year Old Boy Dies, 2 Year Old Hurt
From the Illinois State Police Troop 8 Facebook page:. Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8, alongside the Fairfield Police Department, announce the arrest of 36-year-old Adreian D.A. Hooper of Fairfield, IL for Involuntary Manslaughter (Class 2 Felony), Endangering the Life of a Child – Death (Class 3 Felony), Reckless Conduct (Class 4 Felony), and Endangering the Life of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor).
Southern Illinois Made Expo This Weekend in Marion
MARION – The Southern Illinois Made Expo happens this weekend at The Pavilion in Marion. The annual event, organized by State Sen. Dale Fowler and Southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce, showcases innovative products, unique creations and tasty treats made by Southern Illinois artists, designers and manufacturers and the beauty of destinations in our area.
Teen admits to beating of Kaylee Gain, released on court supervision
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The teenager seen assaulting a classmate in a video that garnered national attention earlier this year was placed under court-supervised probation, the teenager's lawyer said. Greg Smith, the lawyer for Maurnice Declue, said the case was "resolved" on June 20, resulting in Declue being...
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
1. The oldest socks ever discovered are from between 300 and 500 A.D. . . . and they were designed to be worn with sandals. 2. Americans throw away approximately $68 million in change each year. 3. The U.S. has nearly as many cars as people, specifically 908 cars for...
Illinois ranks 22nd for women’s healthcare in new Commonwealth Fund scorecard
Illinois ranks 22nd nationwide for women’s healthcare, according to an inaugural scorecard released by The Commonwealth Fund Thursday. The state was third in the Great Lakes region, behind Wisconsin and […]
4-year-old Illinois boy competes in National Mullet Competition
Showcasing his mullet named after Patrick Swayze, a four-year-old from Millstadt, Illinois, will compete in the National Mullet Competition this month. Bohdi Fischer and his mullet, "The Swayze Special," will compete in the 1-4 age group while strutting the "business-in-the-front, party-in-the-back" hairstyle.
Illinois news in brief: Madigan seeks to have bribery charges tosses; ISU student trial delayed; section of I-55 closed
Madigan's defense team wants bribery charges tossed Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan are seeking to get some of the corruption counts against him tossed out. Madigan’s lawyers are seeking dismissal of 14 of the 23 counts in light of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the bribery case of the former mayor of Portage, Indiana. The court narrowed the scope of federal public corruption law, finding that it is a criminal act to take bribes before an official act but not if...
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