Veterans Day gives everyone a yearly reminder to celebrate those who served in the armed forces by writing letters or saying a simple "thank you." Next week in White Hall, an entire school will again open its doors to thank veterans for their service.
White Hall Police Chief Rob McMillen says he will be a candidate for Greene County sheriff in the February Democratic primary, adding to what is likely to be a crowded field.
Illinois State Police have declined to launch a formal investigation of a Kane police officer who residents had accused of threatening to "shoot up Village Hall." State Police officials said the allegations against Delbert Gilliam, the part-time police officer for the Greene County village, appear to be without merit.
A former state prison guard who acknowledged depositing money stashed by a drug dealer has been sentenced to home confinement and probation, but his lawyer says he is not getting off easy.
Zach M. Grzechowick, 21, of Jacksonville, was arrested Friday following a traffic stop at the intersection of U.S. Route 67 and Teresa Lane in Carrollton.