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In an attempt to reduces crashes, injuries, and fatalities during the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend, both the Illinois and Indiana State Police will be participating in the national Drive

The Illinois Department of Public Health Wednesday announced there were 2,128 new confirmed cases of coronavirus across the state with 27 confirmed deaths. One of those in Crawford County-a 70 year

Lawrenceville Police have completed their investigation of a recent truck-motorcycle collision in which 1 man was injured and hospitalized. The mishap occurred late Sunday afternoon near the

Funeral services have been set for Knox County Superior Court 2 Judge Ryan Johanningsmeier. He was killed in a plane crash last Saturday in rural Lawrence County. Investigation into the cause of

The Illinois Eastern Community College District #529 has announced that the grant that funds the TRIO Student Support Services Program has been renewed through the year 2025. TRIO SSS is a 100%

Both the cities of Lawrenceville and Vincennes have announced that their offices will be closed this coming Monday September 7th for Labor Day. Lawrenceville also has announced that there will be

Knox County has taken a step forward in allowing the creation of solar powered development in the future. County Commissioners Tuesday approved an ordinance governing such facilities. The move was

The Lawrence County Memorial Hospital Board met Tuesday and did approve after discussion the Annual Business Plan. Hospital Chief Executive Officer Don Robbins indicated that that plan mirrors the

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,492 new cases of coronavirus across the state on Tuesday with 39 new deaths. There were no positive cases reported Tuesday by the Lawrence County

Sumner Police Tuesday arrested 42 year old Eliza Hulfachor of Sumner for Criminal Damage to Property. She was booked into the Lawrence County Jail and later released on $1500 bond. Gibson County