Casey News

Six people were injured in a single-vehicle collision in Cumberland County. State police say a vehicle driven by 43-year-old Gregory Lowe of Casey ran off the roadway to the left, struck a field culvert and ended up in a ditch.

Northern Illinois added 26 players to its roster Wednesday, including running back Jasmin Hopkins, who was the national Junior College offensive Player of the Year in 2009.

MADEIRA BEACH, FL - Jack S. Brooke, 75, passed away in Madeira Beach, Florida surrounded by his wife and children.

The euphoria of Christmas gift gifting seems to evaporate quickly less than 24 hours after all those boxes are opened as shoppers head out to the malls and individual retailers to exchange sizes, spend gift cards, or swoop up bargains on merchandise that didn't sell before the holidays.

Chad Ginter, 26, 1120 W. Lafayette St., was arrested Wednesday at his residence on a complaint of disorderly conduct.

SPRINGFIELD a ' In November , the Illinois Liquor Control Commission conducted compliance checks around the state and visited 141 businesses licensed to sell liquor.

Most Senate Dems, scrambling to distance themselves from Acorn, agreed to a GOP amendment blocking the community organizing group from receiving HUD funding -- after a pair of Acorn hires were taped offering advice on how to run a child prostitution ring.

Amid the barbecues, parades and pool parties that mark the last hurrah of summer, people took time Monday to honor Americans toiling in an uncertain economy.

The City of Casey has announced the receipt of a $243,400 grant. Two years in the works, the Safe Routes to School grant will provide sidewalks to Monroe School and a ten-foot wide asphalt walking/biking trail through the park.

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