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DEATH OF DR. PATRICK PETERSON OF ELDORADO BEING INVESTIGATED
Dr. Patrick Peterson SALINE CO., Ill.—Authorities have confirmed to us at this hour the death of a local, well-liked doctor from the Eldorado area in Saline County. According to officials, Dr. Patrick...
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REPORT ON HIGH-SPEED CHASE OUT OF SALINE TODAY
SALINE/JOHNSON CO., Ill.—The high-speed chase that ensued a little earlier today is still under investigation by authorities between Saline and Johnson counties, but it’s been confirmed by official...
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Nightly NewsCap: A VERY heavy news day in Disclosuria, delivered in AUDIO
Here’s Lyndi to cap off your night from a very busy news day in the coverage area, on the evening of Tuesday, August 5, 2014! Topics covered include: Death of Dr. Patrick Peterson under investigation,...
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TRAFFIC SHUT DOWN ON 34 AFTER WRECK ON WOMBLE ROAD SOUTH OF HARRISBURG
Map showing Womble Road…not specifically the wreck location. It’s our understanding that it took place at the T with 34. SALINE CO., Ill.—Authorities are working a wreck that occurred earlier this...
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VARUGHESE WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT FILED IN JACKSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
JACKSON CO., Ill.—The wrongful death suit filed by a grieving family over their son’s death in February has now been filed at the Jackson County Courthouse in Murphysboro, Illinois. The family of...
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WE MISS THE JUGGALOS ALREADY. DON’T YOU?
We’re just absolutely despondent that there won’t be any Juggalo antics to report out of Hardin County this year, since ICP moved their Gathering of the Juggalos to another venue this year, and it’s...
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HARRISBURG CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDS TONIGHT IN WAKE OF DEATH OF MAYOR
HARRISBURG, Ill.—Tonight, the Governing Council of the City of Harrisburg met for their regularly scheduled first meeting of the month of August, despite the death of Harrisburg’s Mayor, Ron Crank,...
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HARDIN GUNSHOT VICTIM BEING TRANSPORTED IN POLICE CRUISER
HARDIN CO.— Hardin County authorities are reporting that Sheriff JT Fricker is on his way to the scene of what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Details are scant at this time, but...
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Nightly NewsCap: It’s THURSDAY…who’s at the mic? Yep, that’s RIGHT!
Because it’s production week, we have a rather toned-down Ang on the microphone tonight for the Nightly NewsCap, taking over for Lyndi who covered the Harrisburg city council meeting tonight and is...
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…AND JUST IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING WHAT A STATE REP IS UP TO LOCALLY,...
Yes, it’s the Read the Lead you’ve been waiting for. The front page lead story this month has to do with a man from Harrisburg now living in Marion who is by turns reviled and adored, depending on who...
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MARION DOCTOR FOUND DECEASED IN HIS HOME
MARION, Ill.—Another well-known area doctor has died. Dr. Kevin Holmes, from his Facebook page Dr. Kevin Holmes, a Marion chiropractor, was found dead in his home in Marion this morning, Friday,...
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FRANKLIN MURDER SUSPECT NOW CHARGED WITH SOLICITATION TO COMMIT MURDER FOR HIRE
FRANKLIN CO., Ill.—The man who officials believe murdered his wife earlier this year has been charged with additional counts in Franklin County circuit court. John P. Adams, 67, of West Frankfort, was...
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ELDERLY ELDORADO MAN SENTENCED ON CHILD SEX CHARGES
James G. Roberts SALINE CO., Ill. — James G. Roberts, 71, of Eldorado has been sentenced to 17 years in prison on sex charges. Press information from the Saline County State’s Attorney’s office...
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UPDATE ON DR. PATRICK PETERSON: NATURAL CAUSES INDICATED
SALINE CO., Ill.—Disclosure has learned through official channels what the autopsy of Dr. Patrick Peterson of Eldorado is revealing about his death this past Tuesday, August 5. According to those...
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PUBLISHER CONFRONTS COTTAGE TOWNSHIP/ROCKY BRANCH ROAD SECURITY GUARD
SALINE CO., Ill.— After sending staffers out to the Cottage Township/Rocky Branch Road area on numerous occasions since the battle between residents and Peabody Coal began late last year, and having...
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INDIANA MAN INJURED IN FALL AT GARDEN OF THE GODS
Garden of the Gods KARBER’S RIDGE, Ill. – An Indiana man was injured in a fall at the Garden of the Gods this afternoon. Saline County Sheriff Keith Brown has advised that Central Dispatch received a...
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Troubled officers connected by psychiatrist who overmedicated
SALINE CO.— A pair of Saline county lawmen, who have had more than their share of legal woes and run-ins with fellow officers, may not be the rogue, out-of-control, some say ‘crazy’ cops once thought....
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Divorce file shows possible proof of ARDC complaint; brother finds his case...
WILLIAMSON CO.—Documents filed in the divorce case of Illinois State Representative John E. Bradley (D-117th) seem to support the allegation reported last month that the state rep might be headed for a...
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Williamson County property taxes: coverage continues of questionable doings
Part 4 This month’s installment of the scrutiny of questionable use of tax dollars in Williamson County, outlined by Elisabeth ‘Lily’ Abbott, Marion resident in her compilation of the matter, “None...
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Son speaks freely about his father’s cannabis charge
MARION—The mess that’s occurred on the board one of Marion’s popular family-support facilities remains at issue for the Marion city council, but now, the son of the man who is at the heart of the...
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