Lawrence County States Attorney Brady Waldrop reports that a local man was recently sentenced to prison in Lawrence County Circuit Court
(LCCC). 57 year old James B. Piper of Lawrenceville was charged with aggravated battery, a Class 3 Illinois Felony. He had previously been placed on felony probation, but violated the terms. He was given 3 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to be followed up by up to six months of mandatory supervised release.
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Missing Vincennes juvenile being sought
Bridgeport man charged in fatal shooting
Lawrence County Historical Society planning Sumner history presentation
WGH Board approves expansion plans
Lawrenceville mayor praises city workers
Road renaming resolution co-authored by Criswell to honor Bobby Knight passes House
Lawrence County seek new Animal Control Warden
Lawrence County mourns the loss of Charlie Gillespie
Illinois State Fair announces digital ticketing for 2026 season
Home heating warnings
Lawrence County arrests
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Another cold weather advisory issued
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Knox County drug bust
Winter storm warning issued for area
Winter storm watch in effect for area
Unit #20 Board of Education recognizes Lady Braves and heroic students
LCMH receives federal grant funding
