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Mt. Vernon City Council Moves Forward with Purchase of New Police Vehicles

MT. VERNON – The Mt. Vernon Police Department is experiencing an unusual amount of issues with their vehicles. A request to bypass formal bidding and purchase four, 2019 Ford Interceptor SUV’s was made by the police department to the Mt. Vernon City Council at Monday night’s meeting. Fleet Services Director Mike Shannon says the SUV’s

Road Closure Scheduled for Late Next Week on IL 142 in Saline County

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HARRISBURG – IDOT says there will be an upcoming road closure on Illinois 142 in Saline County starting late next week, weather permitting. Starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 29, Illinois 142 will be closed between Phipps Road and Douglas/Francis Road – one mile south of the Hamilton County line – so a drainage

Carmi Police Report

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CARMI – The following information was released by the Carmi Police Department on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Two Carmi women are facing drug charges following a traffic stop by Carmi Police in the 900 block of Stewart Street early Wednesday morning. Carmi Police say 39-year-old Angela G. Starnes and 24-year-old Billie Jean Voliva were arrested

Windhorst: Illinoisans Pay Highest Taxes in the Nation

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SPRINGFIELD – In his first State Capitol press conference, State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R–Metropolis) provided a report on the status of the tax burden facing the citizens of Illinois. Windhorst says Illinois ranks 51st among the 50 states and Washington D.C. when considering the overall burden of state and local taxes, according to a recent

Williamson County Woman Charged with Drug Offense

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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – A Johnston City woman has been charged in a one-count indictment with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Steven Weinhoeft announce Monday that the federal indictment alleges 37-year-old Cari L. Madson committed the offense between February 2018 and January 2019 in Williamson and Jefferson counties. Madson made

Contract to Raze Decrepit Cairo Housing Projects OK’d

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CAIRO, Ill. (AP) — Demolition of two complexes run by the troubled Alexander County Housing Authority in southern Illinois will begin next month. The Southern Illinoisan reports the housing authority board voted Tuesday to award a $1.9 million demolition contract. Benton-based RCRA Inc. will raze 280 apartments in the Elmwood and McBride complexes. The U.S.

One Injured in Early Tuesday Morning Crash on SB I-57 in Williamson County

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MARION – One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash on I-57 in Williamson County early Tuesday morning. According to Illinois State Police, 57-year-old Juda Faye Brown of Jacks Creek, TN was driving south in the left lane on I-57 at milepost 46 around 5:15 when she had a tire blow out that caused her

Kentucky Man Killed in Early Tuesday Morning Crash on WB I-64 in Jefferson County

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MT. VERNON – One person was killed in a crash involving a car and a semi on I-64 in Jefferson County around 5:40 Tuesday morning. According to Illinois State Police, 37-year-old Eric Daniels of Mt. Vernon was with his disabled car on the shoulder of westbound I-64 at milepost 71.5 when a semi, driven by

Mt. Vernon Police Arrests Man Wanted in February Police Standoff

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MT. VERNON – Bail has been set at $100,000 for a 41-year-old Mt. Vernon man arrested over the weekend on charges stemming from an incident last month that resulted in a police standoff for hours in Mt. Vernon. Mt. Vernon Police arrested Anthony Garrett on Saturday after an off-duty officer observed him in the area

Carmi Man Faces Charges in Property Damage Accident

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CARMI – A Carmi man faces several charges after leaving the scene of a property damage crash in front of Carmi-White County High School Friday night. According to a booking and arrest report from Carmi Police, 19-year-old Tylor E. Taylor is charged with leaving the scene-damage to an unattended vehicle, illegal transportation or possession of