Clyde Bunch, who was first elected to the Sangamon County Board in 1978 and was recognized as the longest-serving county board member in Illinois, died at Bridge Care Suites in Springfield on Dec. 3. He was 88. Bunch was one of eight Democrats to serve on the 29-member board. He represented District 21, which encompasses … Read more
BROCKTON — One of the city’s highest-ranking police officers makes shocking allegations in a whistleblower lawsuit. Capt. Arthur McNulty, a 20-year veteran of Brockton Police, sued the city, Police Chief Brenda Pérez and Mayor Robert F. Sullivan. McNulty claims Brockton failed to investigate criminal activity like snorting cocaine in a police station bathroom. He also … Read more
An emergency motion filed by the Office of the State Appellate Defender asking for a supervisory order directing the Fourth District Appellate Court remand the hearing of a former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy charged with the July 6 murder of Sonya Massey back to the circuit court was denied by the Illinois Supreme Court. That means Sean P. Grayson still … Read more
Rockford’s Sam Caruana fought with the U.S. Army 104th Infantry Division they called the “Timberwolves” at the Battle of the Bulge. It was there in Nordhausen, Germany that Caruana, and his unit discovered something that at the time he couldn’t quite understand: a Nazi death camp. Bodies of Jewish prisoners littered the ground, bones in … Read more
In time for the holiday season, Amazon is bringing back its $25 flights for young adults looking to save money on travel. Amazon and StudentUniverse, a travel company that offers discounts to young adults and students, are partnering for a second year to offer $25 flights during the holidays. The companies are offering 5,000 flights … Read more
In time for the holiday season, Amazon is bringing back its $25 flights for young adults looking to save money on travel. Amazon and StudentUniverse, a travel company that offers discounts to young adults and students, are partnering for a second year to offer $25 flights during the holidays. The companies are offering 5,000 flights … Read more
Ground Broken For Affordable Senior Apartments A groundbreaking ceremony was held recently for Southpointe Senior Residences, a new community of 90 units reserved for low- and moderate-income residents over the age of 55. Pre-leasing is expected to begin this month. The apartment community will be located near the Woodruff Road corridor in Greenville. Bryan Brown … Read more
Situated in the center of Florida, Brevard County is ideally located for numerous day trip options. Whether you head north, south or west (we just don’t suggest going east), you’re bound to run into something worthwhile. This time of year, with cool temperatures, festive holiday activities and time off work and school, there are plenty … Read more
Kansas is the home of 21 endangered species and another 29 that are threatened. The world has more than 7,000 endangered species, and the United States designates a species as threatened or endangered if the following occurs: Its habitat or range is threatened with destruction, modification or curtailment. It is overutilized for commercial, recreational, scientific … Read more
From the moment disgraced lawyer Richard “Alex” Murdaugh was convicted of gunning down his wife and youngest son in June 2021, the Murdaugh true crime saga has earned state, national, and global headlines. Murdaugh’s story unraveled a decade-deep web of drug abuse, fraud, and theft that netted a handful of accomplices and sparked more than … Read more