Judge mistrials murder case

A Jackson County murder trial has ended abruptly after a judge declared a mistrial. Defendant Robert Dennis had an outburst in court Wednesday, forcing...
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No psych exam for Burns

The Harrisburg doctor accused of killing his wife and then burning her body will not undergo a psychiatric evaluation. A motion requesting a competency...
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Anna woman sentenced

An Anna woman has been sentenced to three years to the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to a charge of aggravated DUI....
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Johnston City outdoorsman killed

A well-known Johnston City outdoorsman, 60-year-old Tim Grounds, was killed in a rollover ATV accident Sunday. Authorities say Grounds, one of the area’s top...
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Murphysboro schools in session

Murphysboro schools are in session, following a tentative agreement reached late Monday night between teachers and district officials. Details of the agreement have not...
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