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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reports that there have been 3,286,377 cases of coronavirus across the state with 33,805 deaths total since the pandemic began. The latest Lawrence

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department (LCSD) Saturday picked up a wanted local woman. 41 year old Lori Reeves of Bridgeport was wanted on a Crawford County warrant and was also charged with

Lawrenceville Police have completed their investigation into a two vehicle accident earlier this month on 5th Street east of Locust. The mishap occurred Sunday May 22nd on 5th Street east of

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #2244 will host it’s annual Memorial Day rememberance service Monday May 31st at 11 a.m. at the Lawrenceville City Cemetery. The ceremony honors those

The city of Vincennes has announced that beginning on Tuesday May 31st, all roads and intersections associated with the Main Street Phase 2 and 3 projects will be closed for construction. There

Lawrence County and other area residents will be heading outdoors this holiday weekend to cook on grills for family gatherings, parties or other type gatherings. The Illinois Department of Public

Bridgeport Police Friday arrested 24 year old Chelsea Miley of Bridgeport on a charge of Domestic Battery. She was taken to the Lawrence County Jail and was being held on $1000 bond. Lawrenceville

The 45th Spirit of Vincennes Rendevous is this Memorial Day weekend on the grounds of the French Commons at Second and Willow Streets behind the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. Those

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reports there were 6, 358 new cases of coronavirus reported Thursday across the state with 2 additional deaths. Lawrence County continues to be

Lawrence County States Attorney Michael Strange has announced that a Lawrence County woman has been sentenced to prison this week. 39 year old Mariea Tate of Lawrenceville was charged with Unlawful