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Three Vying for Williamson County Circuit Judgeship
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:57:16 -0800
WILLIAMSON COUNTY -- When longtime judge Ron Eckiss stepped down from his position in November 2010, he left almost two years in his term.
Candidate: Release those tax returns
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:51:43 -0800
MARION - Republican congressional candidate Rodger Cook is calling on candidates to provide more transparency before taking office by releasing their income tax returns.
Herrin Teen Sentenced to 11 Years
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:14:12 -0800
MARION -- A Williamson County teen is headed to prison for a 2009 fatal accident.
Jackson County Board switches meeting to March 14
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:46:29 -0800
Given the amount of interest in the issue, and the amount of debate it is likely to generate, the Jackson County Board voted Tuesday to schedule a separate meeting to consider two proposals for taking over the county's Rehab and Care Center. That date remains to be set.
Bizarre family dispute ends with shooting, father, daughter in hospital
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:12:52 -0800
Two separate crime scenes in two different counties: a bizarre chain of events has investigators looking for answers.
Brown dances to 1st place at state talent show competition
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:43:57 -0800
Benton resident Brandtlee Brown took home first-place honors at the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs Talent Show competition after his flawless dance performance Jan. 21 at the Crowne Plaze Hotel in Springfield. Last May, Brown was the first prize winner of both the HerrinFesta Italiana Talent Show and the Williamson County Fair Junior Division contest. His winning performance at the ...
Domestic Dispute, Shooting Under Investigation
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:44:12 -0800
WSIL -- Authorities have released more information about a Monday morning domestic dispute and shooting.
Discuss: Jobs, taxes and spending
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:26:29 -0800
MARION - Jobs, taxes and spending were among the chief issues discussed during a county commissioner forum hosted by the Williamson County Republicans.
Family dispute turns violent
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:34:26 -0800
A Franklin County man is accused of shooting up his daughter's house and striking her with his pickup truck before fleeing to his own residence, where authorities say he was shot by one of his sons.
Hundreds of people enjoy meal behind bars at new jail
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:52:24 -0800
It's been along time coming, but finally the new Williamson County Jail is ready to house prisoners.