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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62203 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole near Illinois zip code 62203 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in O Fallon convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in O Fallon during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62037 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 62037 during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62040 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2019

There were 38 offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62040 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Rep. Meier-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Charles Meier (R-108) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on July 26, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in East Saint Louis convicted of homicide

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2019

There were six offenders convicted of homicide released on parole in East Saint Louis during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 62087?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2019

There were two offenders released on parole during 2018 that live near Illinois zip code 62087, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62203 convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62203 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in O Fallon convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in O Fallon during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62040 convicted of crimes against justice

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against justice released on parole near Illinois zip code 62040 during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in East Carondelet convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in East Carondelet during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Rep. Hoffman-sponsored law amending the Environmental Protection Act goes into effect on July 1, 2020

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-113) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Environmental Protection Act will go into effect on July 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Rep. Bristow-sponsored law amending the Environmental Protection Act goes into effect on July 1, 2020

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Monica Bristow (D-111) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Environmental Protection Act will go into effect on July 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Rep. Stuart-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Katie Stuart (D-112) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on July 26, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Rep. Bristow-sponsored law amending the Authorized Electronic Monitoring in Long-Term Care Facilities Act now in effect

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Monica Bristow (D-111) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Authorized Electronic Monitoring in Long-Term Care Facilities Act went into effect on July 26, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Rep. Greenwood-sponsored law amending the Grow Your Own Teacher Education Act now in effect

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. LaToya Greenwood (D-114) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Grow Your Own Teacher Education Act went into effect on July 26, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

City of Highland City Council met July 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 27, 2019

City of Highland City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, July 15.

Activist questions Pritzker's logic behind state fair music cancellation while sparing Snoop Dogg

By Kayla Elder | Jul 26, 2019

Many citiz​​​​​ens are outraged by Gov. J.B. Pritzker's decision to remove country music legend Confederate Railroad from the Du Quoin State Fair lineup.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP chair Schneider wants answers from Speaker Madigan as probe reveals payments to former aide

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois GOP Chairman Tim Schneider is demanding answers from House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) in the wake of an ongoing criminal probe where several people with close ties to the longtime Democratic leader have already been implicated.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in East Alton convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 26, 2019

There were five offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in East Alton during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.