DIX – Three people were taken into custody and lodged in the Jefferson County Justice Center after a man was shot Thursday evening at the Rolling Meadows Trailer Park on Illinois 37 in Dix. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies with assistance from the Mt. Vernon Police Department, responded to the shooting and found the…
CARBONDALE – A Chicago man is wanted in connection with a burglary to a motor vehicle that was reported in the 700 block of South Lewis Lane in Carbondale on Sept. 22. According to Carbondale Police, 37-year-old Kendal A. Burke of Chicago is wanted on a Jackson County Arrest Warrant for Burglary, Unlawful Use of…
ATLANTA, Ill. (AP) – This Thanksgiving, your pumpkin pie might have a lower carbon footprint. Farmers in central Illinois who supply 85% of the world’s canned pumpkin are adopting regenerative techniques to reduce emissions, attract bees and other pollinators and improve soil health. The effort is backed by Libby’s, which is owned by Nestle. It’s one…
(IRN) – An underused airport near Belleville has required local taxpayers to chip in over $124 million since 2002 to keep it operational. According to Illinois Policy, in the 25 years since it opened, MidAmerica Airport has suffered a string of failed passenger carriers and unsuccessful attempts to build its cargo business, earning the moniker…
(IRN) – An underused airport near Belleville has required local taxpayers to chip in over $124 million since 2002 to keep it operational. According to Illinois Policy, in the 25 years since it opened, MidAmerica Airport has suffered a string of failed passenger carriers and unsuccessful attempts to build its cargo business, earning the moniker…
SALEM (WRXX) – Salem police arrested a 31-year-old man Thursday for alleged sexual assault of an 8-year-old child at his home. According to police, Jerry Summers was arrested on a charge of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child. Summers is accused of committing an act of sexual conduct with an 8-year-old child who had been placed…
METROPOLIS – Metropolis Police said Thursday a woman has been arrested in connection with a shooting that happened last weekend in Metropolis. According to Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse, 59-year-old Anita C. Prater of Metropolis was arrested by Paducah Police upon her release from the hospital. Massac County State’s Attorney Josh Stratemeyer authorized charges of…
WEST CITY – Police in West City said human remains found Sunday morning in the 900 block of West Washington Street are those of a West Frankfort man. According to police, 35-year-old Ryan Halaska was last seen in the area where his remains were discovered at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7. An autopsy was performed Thursday morning in O’Fallon,…
MARION – Williamson County State’s Attorney Marcy Cascio-Hale said in a press release Wednesday the Williamson County Circuit Court announced that she will stay on the November ballot. In reversing the decision of the Electoral Board’s sustaining of Count 1 of the Objectors’ Petition, the Court found that Cascio-Hale utilized and performed all of the…
(IOCI RADIO) – Early voting for the November election begins Thursday in most areas in Illinois. “The election isn’t until November 8, but if you’re hoping to avoid potential lines at the polls, you can get your vote in early,” Illinois State Board of Elections spokesperson Matt Dietrich said. Early voting begins October 7 in…