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The city of Vincennes has announced that beginning on Tuesday May 31st, all roads and intersections associated with the Main Street Phase 2 and 3 projects will be closed for construction. There

Lawrence County and other area residents will be heading outdoors this holiday weekend to cook on grills for family gatherings, parties or other type gatherings. The Illinois Department of Public

Bridgeport Police Friday arrested 24 year old Chelsea Miley of Bridgeport on a charge of Domestic Battery. She was taken to the Lawrence County Jail and was being held on $1000 bond. Lawrenceville

The 45th Spirit of Vincennes Rendevous is this Memorial Day weekend on the grounds of the French Commons at Second and Willow Streets behind the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. Those

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reports there were 6, 358 new cases of coronavirus reported Thursday across the state with 2 additional deaths. Lawrence County continues to be

Lawrence County States Attorney Michael Strange has announced that a Lawrence County woman has been sentenced to prison this week. 39 year old Mariea Tate of Lawrenceville was charged with Unlawful

The Lawrence Unit 20 Board of Education met in a special session Wednesday evening at Parkview Junior High School in Lawrenceville. They discussed and approved the renewal of a four year energy

The Mt Carmel City Council convened this week in a special emergency session. At the meeting Wednesday, Mayor Joe Judge issued and signed a disaster declaration kicking in the city Emergency

The Memorial Day weekend is the official start of the summer boating season and the Illinois Department of Conservation (ILDOC) is reminding Lawrence County and other boating enthusiasts about

The Indiana State Police (INSP) have announced the arrests of a former Vincennes police chief and his wife Wednesday here in Lawrence County Illinois. 48 year old Dustin Luking has been charged