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The Illinois unemployment rate hit a historic low in August. The Department of Employment Security reports that the jobless rate during the month came in at 4.3% down from 4.2% in July. That is the

Officials with Knox County Water announced Friday that its water distribution lines are now clear after some dirty water was experienced by customers. The utility which services areas of rural Knox

Lawrenceville Police Friday arrested a Lawrenceville man on multiple charges. Taken into custody was 26 year old Andrew Knepp. He was preliminarily charged with Aggravated Driving While License

A Vincennes man has been taken into custody on a warrant for Child Molestation. Reports indicate that Millfred Wallace was arrested this week on the warrant issued out of Knox County Circuit Court.

Authorities investigating the fatal shooting of a Vincennes man this week say the autopsy results on the victim remain pending. 23 year old Drew Roach was found dead early Wednesday at a

Preparations are continuing for the “Party on the Roof” the annual fundraiser for the Lawrenceville Downtown Revitalization Committee. It is this Saturday from 5:30 until 10:30 p.m. at

The Knox County Water Utility which services areas of rural Knox County Indiana with water reports that some of its customers have experienced dirty and discolored water. They say that the water

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department Thursday arrested two local men. Both 51 year old John Chelsvig and 66 year old Donald Vickers were charged with Theft. No other arrest details were included

The 2019 edition of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce sponsored Fall Festival last week was successful. That was the assessment given the Chamber Board of Directors Wednesday during their

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community College District #529 adopted an operating budget of around $32.9 million for fiscal year 2019-20 at its regular session Tuesday at Olney Central