Saline Co. Sheriff’s Office arrest report
Two women sentenced in White County Court Wednesday
Two women were sentenced in White County Court Wednesday to IDOC custody according to States Attorney Denton Aud.48 year old Gina D Cox of Marion, Kentucky was sentenced to four and a half years in prison on a charge of forgery. In addition, Judge...
Carmi Police make two arrests over noon hour Wednesday
Carmi Police responded to a call from Carmi-White County High School just after noon Wednesday about an incident that occurred in the auditorium. A 17 year old male juvenile was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and aggravated assault of a 16 year old...
IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Earthquakes
Some of the largest earthquakes ever recorded in North America rocked the mostly rural central U.S. between December 1811 and February 1812, including parts of southern Illinois. The strongest earthquakes in this series were estimated to be around magnitude 8.0, and were felt as...
State of Illinois Releases Blockchain Task Force Report
The first official government report in Illinois on blockchain is being released today on the use and opportunities available through blockchain and distributed technologies in the public arena. The Illinois Blockchain Task Force, consisting of appointed members of the General Assembly, as well as...
ISP District 19 announces Superbowl weekend enforcement plans
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces additional enforcement plans for the upcoming Super Bowl Weekend. ISP Troopers will strictly enforce FATAL 4 moving violations, which include: DUI, Speeding, Distracted Driving, and Seat Belt compliance. Additional emphasis will be placed...
State Representative David Reis announces traveling office hours
State Representative David Reis would like to announce traveling office hours, where he or a member of the Representative’s Staff will be available in your community to address any constituent concerns on Wednesday February 7th, 2018.
Statement from Speaker Madigan after State of the State address
House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Wednesday:“As he has done throughout his administration, Governor Rauner chooses to blame others for the challenges facing our state on his watch instead of being the leader he was elected to be....
Righter: Keeping the next generation in Illinois is key
State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following reaction in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State Address Jan. 31.“A key problem is good families and hardworking and talented people are moving out of Illinois at a record...
Reis Focused on Improving Economy and Growing Jobs
State Representative David Reis says he was glad to hear an optimistic tone taken by Governor Bruce Rauner during the Governor’s fourth State of the State address during a joint meeting of the legislature on Wednesday."The Governor took this opportunity to address all Illinoisans...