CHILD MURDERER SENTENCING DELAYED

The fate of convicted child killer Ricky Turner II, 35, has been delayed as authorities work out what a source close to the investigation called an “issue” with the pre-sentencing report in the case.

HANGING IN ELDORADO CONFIRMED THURSDAY

Authorities have confirmed that emergency medical services responded to Newton Street, Eldorado this morning.

SALINE COUNTY GRAND JURY RESULT: Not what we thought

There was one indictment that came out of the Saline County Grand Jury two days ago

What lies ahead for Harrisburg?

HARRISBURG—The appointment of Harrisburg Mayor Eric Gregg to Illinois’ Prisoner Review Board was not an unexpected thing when it occurred on April 26, 2013.

Boy known as ‘problem child’ in Gallatin wrecks at rural location, sends girlfriend to hospital

GALLATIN CO.—A local boy known across two counties (Gallatin and Saline) for being a troublemaker has been hemmed up in Gallatin after wrecking a car in an early-morning outing Sunday, April 21, 2013.

Lawyer’s nephew turns himself in

SALINE CO.—As of press time, no charges had been filed against a nephew of Harrisburg’s hotshot attorney, Robert Wilson.

Accused rapist has half his face removed in Springfield surgery

SALINE CO.—An accused rapist who has had serious surgery due to a skin cancer created concern among his alleged victims and their families in late April after they claimed authorities weren’t accounting for his whereabouts.

“Wenzel weed” heir busted on meth charges

HARDIN CO.— A man who has been rumored to have been sought after by as many feds as local potheads has been busted on meth charges.

Where ‘somewhere in Harrisburg’ did auto altercation take place?

SALINE CO.—Not very much is known about the details surrounding the arrest of and charges against Ian Hamilton…and that’s leaving Harrisburg residents very curious about what’s behind the lack of details.

Couple face drug charges

SALINE CO.—A Harrisburg couple face drug charges.

Authorities say a Harrisburg woman and her boyfriend have been sentenced to prison after she got caught stealing starter fluid to help make meth.