Crime & Courts News

State Rep. Wilhour: 'Pritzker is more concerned about fighting Donald Trump than he is protecting law enforcement'
Blaine Wilhour, an Illinois state representative, has called for stronger support of law enforcement in response to alleged assaults on federal agents and ongoing unrest.

Q2 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Johnson County?
There was one offender living in Johnson County who was released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.