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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62275 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 17, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 62275 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62626 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 17, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62626 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Nashville convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 17, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole in Nashville during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.

Illinois General Assembly: HB889 actions on Aug. 13

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on Aug. 13 in the House on House bill HB889 ("ins code-tick-borne disease"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62293 convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 17, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 62293 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Washington County convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 17, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Washington County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Nashville convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 17, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Nashville during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.

Rep. Wilhour says focusing on gun legislation after mass shootings is wrong direction to look in

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 16, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Effingham) thinks too many local lawmakers are focusing on all the wrong things in the wake of a pair of recent mass shootings across the country where at least 31 people died.

From SW Illinois News

Former state rep. candidate Paul Jacobs says Cullerton indictment makes him think he should run again

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Former District 115 candidate Paul Jacobs is moved to action by the thought of all the corruption he believes is now flowing through Springfield.

Dale Wellen unloads 307 E. Broadway, Trenton

By South Central Reporter | Aug 16, 2019

On Aug. 16, 2019, A & B Property Management of IL care of : LLC purchased a commercial property at 307 E. Broadway, Trenton from Dale Wellen for $35,946.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Washington County convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 16, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Washington County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Sawyerville convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 16, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Sawyerville during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.

814 S. Oak St., Hillsboro purchased by Megan McDaniel|| Ronald Niemann|| Mary Jo Niemann

By South Central Reporter | Aug 16, 2019

On Aug. 16, Megan McDaniel|| Ronald Niemann|| Mary Jo Niemann purchased a home at 814 S. Oak St., Hillsboro from Gary Ross Myers (executor) for $67,000.

Q2 2019 Legislation: Sen. Jason Plummer sponsors or co-sponsors 38 bills

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 16, 2019

Sen. Jason Plummer (R-54) sponsored six bills in the second quarter of 2019, seven less than the average Illinois state senator, and was added as a co-sponsor on 32 bills, four less than the average, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.