Southern Illinois News

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 62976 in 4th quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 10, 2019

One offender released on parole during the fourth quarter lives near Illinois zip code 62976, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.

3 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62914 in 4th quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 9, 2019

Three offenders released on parole during the fourth quarter live near Illinois zip code 62914, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.

MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: Man Arrested on Meth Charges Following Foot Chase

By Press release submission | May 9, 2019

On 05/03/19 at around 11:00 P.M. a Deputy stopped a man on a bicycle carrying multiple backpacks near 12th & Market St in Metropolis.

METROPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest summary, April 28-May 4, 2019

By Press release submission | May 9, 2019

From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest summary, April 28-May 4, 2019;

3 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62938 in 4th quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 8, 2019

Three offenders released on parole during the fourth quarter live near Illinois zip code 62938, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.

Rep. Costello out, along with his 'No' vote

By Glenn Minnis | May 7, 2019

Longtime Democratic state Rep. Jerry Costello II (116th District) abruptly announced his resignation on Tuesday, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker has already appointed him as Director of Law Enforcement at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 62988 in 4th quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2019

One offender released on parole during the fourth quarter lives near Illinois zip code 62988, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.

5 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62960 in 4th quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 6, 2019

Five offenders released on parole during the fourth quarter live near Illinois zip code 62960, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.

SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Shawnee Community College's Spring 2019 Band Concert

By Press release submission | May 4, 2019

Shawnee Community College’s Concert Band will be performing a Spring Band Concert on Friday, May 10, 2019, at 7:00 pm in The Educational Center on the main campus.

From South Central Illinois News

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE 58: Senate adopts legislation to help college students

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

College students may soon have an easier time transferring credits from one institution to another, as the Illinois Senate has advanced legislation sponsored by State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo).

Aperion Care Cairo hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 3, 2019

Aperion Care Cairo, an 83-bed skilled care facility in Cairo, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2019

UNION COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY: First Circuit Juvenile Justice Council Symposium Coming to SIU--Brendan Kelly Will Offer Keynote

By Press release submission | May 3, 2019

The First Circuit Juvenile Justice Council in coordination with The Illinois Association of Juvenile Justice Councils (IAJJC), The Southern Illinois Violence Prevention Project (SIVPP) and the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) will host the 1st Annual First Circuit Juvenile Justice Council Symposium on May 14, 2019 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: Three Men Arrested on Armed Robbery Charges

By Press release submission | May 3, 2019

On April 27, 2019 Massac County Sheriff's Deputies were called to the area near the foot of the Brookport Bridge to investigate an Armed Robbery.

METROPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, April 21-27, 2019

By Press release submission | May 3, 2019

From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, April 21-27, 2019

Annual financial profiles rank Illinois school districts' financial health

By Local Labs News Service | May 2, 2019

Egyptian Community Unit School District 5, Cairo Unit School District 1 and Cypress Elementary School District 64 were among the 695 Illinois school districts that achieved "financial recognition" by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for their