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Effingham County Judge Kimberly Koester has announced this week that she will retire from the bench at the end of the year. Koester is also the Chief Judge of the 9 county 4th Judicial Circuit. She

The Illinois Department of Public Health reports there were 1,853 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus Monday across the state including 14 deaths. There were no new cases reported Monday in

Lawrenceville Police investigated a two vehicle crash which occured Monday at 6 a.m. at the intersection of Christy and 5th Streets. Reports indicate that a 2004 GMC Envoy being driven by Corey

A Lawrence County woman was injured in a two vehicle accident in Jasper County. The mishap occured on Illinois Route 33 at a county road intersection. Illinois State Police say a 2015 Chevrolet

Lawrenceville Police Monday arrested 41 year old Leslie Caughran of Lawrenceville on a charge of Unlawful Use of an Intoxicating Compound. Caughran was taken to the Lawrence County Jail and later

A southwestern Indiana man is in custody charged in connection with the death of his estranged wife this summer. Indiana State Police have announced that 64 year old Edward Fox of Washington was

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Chancellor Dr. Ryan Gower is encouraging prospective students from Lawrence County and the surrounding area to apply to the colleges in the system before October

Lawrence County officials are reminding local property owners that the county treasurer’s office is open for the payment of property taxes during regular business hours. There are COVID-19

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 6,101 new cases of coronavirus across the state Friday through Sunday with 95 additional deaths. The IDPH is also reporting 3 deaths late last week

Lawrenceville Police arrested a local woman Saturday on multiple charges. Taken into custody was 20 year old Raelee Poole of Lawrenceville for Possession of Meth, Possession of a Controlled