Category Archives: Local News

A special prosecutor going to be used, in regard to a dispute over a central Illinois Sheriff’s race, which ended with a one-vote victory. A judge looked at the case on Tuesday, where he approved a Macon County State’s Attorney’s … Continue reading →

Illinois lawmakers are asking Illinois State Police officials about how long it takes to run DNA tests on evidence from murder cases and other crime scene investigations, amid scrutiny of the state’s backlog of untested DNA. State Police Officers explain … Continue reading →

The Nashville Police Department responded to 29 calls this past week. on Monday, November 26th, a domestic battery occurred along the 600 block of West Alton Street. Officers arrived right at 12-noon, where they spoke with Christin Presutti and her … Continue reading →

Six accidents were called in past week in the Washington County area. One was on Thursday, November 29th, with one vehicle involved along State Route 127, near Sassafras Road. 25-year-old Blake Roberts, of New Minden, swerved to avoid hitting a … Continue reading →

A report from the Illinois Department of Public Health states that more women have been crossing state lines, in order to get abortions in Illinois. A report came out that showed over 5,500 women from other states who traveled to … Continue reading →

An official from the University of Illinois says that a new campus committee will not be choosing a replacement for the school’s former Chief Illiniwek mascot. The new group, called the Native Imagery: Healing and Reconciliation, met for the 1st … Continue reading →

Another free senior movie matinee will be held at the Nashville Public Library today at 1pm. The movie this week will be “Meet Me in St. Louis.” For more information, call the library at 618-327-38-27. Free popcorn is available, with … Continue reading →

People who are harmed or injured, due to state government actions, are now eligible for damage awards, with amounts as high as $2-million. The Illinois House voted 71-36, in favor to override a veto on legislation raising the damage cap … Continue reading →

A woman from Central City gets formally charged in Marion County court, after failing to report an accident back in October, which led to the death of a Junction City man. 45-year-old Lesa Oettle reportedly had been traveling southbound on … Continue reading →

The Illinois General Assembly has officially ended their fall session, as Democrats anticipate complete control of the state Capitol once the new year hits. The Senate cancelled their session on Thursday, with the House taking limited action as they bid … Continue reading →