Bonnie News

A newly discovered dinosaur species that roamed the Earth about 200 million years ago may help explain how the creatures evolved into the largest animals on land, scientists in South Africa said Wednesday.

Hubert J. Burgess, 84, of Princeton, and formerly of Dixon, died Thursday Nov. 5, 2009, at Colonial Hall Care Center in Princeton.

TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - Training for volunteers who will be helping with the Midwest Light Sport Aircraft Expo will be held beginning Monday at the airport.

Lake County Forest Preserve official are mourning the loss of Ethel Untermyer, who is credited with founding the forest preserve district more than 50 years ago.

By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - A group of residents have banded together to honor and memorialize the life of Laura Cheatham by creating a scholarship foundation in her honor.

By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - A kickoff for the Census Complete Count Committee will be held Sept.

A woman whose body was found after a fire destroyed her Lakewood rental home was the victim of domestic abuse in the last years of her life, officials say.

A woman whose body was found after a fire destroyed her Lakewood rental home was the victim of domestic abuse in the last years of her life, officials say.

By KANDACE MCCOY and TESA CULLI BONNIE - A bid of $63,000 from Lipps Construction was accepted by the village board on Wednesday for repairs to the village hall and community building.

Mt. Vernon Police Department Arrests Richard Rivera, 22, of the 1000 block of South 24th Street, was arrested at 4:58 a.m. Thursday on a charge of disorderly conduct.

By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - A 23-year-old Bonnie woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for armed robbery and home invasion.

The Jefferson County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons involved in setting fire to the Bonnie Community Building on July 26.

By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - While many cities in the U.S. are cutting back on July 4 celebrations, Mt.

By KANDACE MCCOY kandace.mccoy@register-news.com BONNIE - The state fire marshall is investigating a fire which broke out early Friday morning at the Bonnie Community Building.

By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - A new event which will be held in Salem this fall will mean big tourist dollars for Mt.

The Jefferson County Coroner's Office is seeking next of kin for Bonnie Lynn Franklin, 59, of the 1700 block of South 13th Street.

Mt. Vernon Police Department Arrests Brian R. Flenard, 21, was arrested at 2:16 a.m. Monday on charges of resisting a peace officer, mob action and intimidation.

Mt. Vernon Police Department Arrests Amanda R. Ortiz, 19, of the 700 block of South 21st Street, was arrested at 11:50 a.m. Thursday on a charge of theft/less than $300. Bond for Ortiz has been set at $1,000. Heather D. Mick, 24, of the 400 block of West Campground Road in Bonnie, was arrested at 2:29 p.m. Thursday on a charge of casual delivery of ...

The Illinois State Museum has received its fourth accreditation by the American Association of Museums , the highest national recognition afforded the nationa s museums.

Sunday night's heavy rains lead to a close call for a driver in Jefferson County.