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The Illinois State Police now say that 2 suspects have been taken into custody in connection to the death of an elderly Clay County man late last month. A tip from the public led authorities to the

The U.S. Postal Service is warning Lawrence County customers and others using the mail across the state and entire country about temporary mail delays as it implements new operational practices.

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,669 new cases of coronavirus across the state Thursday with 33 new deaths. The Lawrence County Health Department reported 18 new positive cases

Lawrenceville Police have completed their investigation into a recent two vehicle accident at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and West Haven Road. Reports indicate that a 1999 Toyota being

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department arrested an out of state subject Thursday. Taken into custody was 42 year old Kale Austin of Marrero, Louisiana for Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol). He

Law enforcement authorities were called in for an arrest after an alledged illegal burn incident in Oakland City Indiana Thursday evening. Indiana State Police report that the Oakland City Fire

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,692 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday across the state with 34 new deaths. The Lawrence County Health Department reports there were 16 positive

Lawrenceville Police investigated a two vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Porter Avenue and James Street. Just after 3:30 p.m, a 2017 Ford being driven by Makayla Kocher

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department Wednesday arrested 48 year old Heather Leigh of Bruceville Indiana on a charge of Violation of Conditions of Bail Bond. She was taken to the Lawrence County

Lincoln Trail College in Robinson has announced that the Rowland-Nicholas Natatorium is closed this week as renovation work begins on the indoor pool facility. The work marks the first phase of the