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A western Illinois man who killed his ex-wife’s divorce lawyer and then eluded police for several months in 1996 has died in prison. The Illinois Department of Corrections says that 61 year-old

   Illinois State authorities have arrested a St. Francisville man on an arson charge. An investigation by the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office led to the arrest of 22 year-old Kaleb

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   A Lawrenceville man was arrested Tuesday an an aggravated assault charge.  Lawrenceville Police took 50 year-old Mark Lehman into custody. Lehman was taken to the Lawrence County Jail.

   Lawrence County authorities arrested a St. Francisville woman for deceptive practice. Sheriff’s deputies took 38 year-old Amanda Hager into custody. Hager was taken to the Lawrence

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   Daviess County authorities arrested a Lawrenceville woman Monday on a warrant. 38 year-old Shannon Ryan was wanted for a home detention violation. Ryan was taken to the Daviess County

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Funeral services have been set for Knox County native Lieutenant Clayton Robert Cullen. Cullen, who was with the 4th Infantry Division, was one of two people who died in a helicopter training

   Lawrence County authorities arrested a Vincennes man over the weekend on a warrant. 24 year-old Cody Allen was wanted for failing to appear in Lawrence County Circuit Court for review. Allen

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