Franklin News

Local news for Franklin, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Nov 5, 2009 | Illinois Government News Network

Liquor Control Commission October Underage Compliance Report

SPRINGFIELD a ' In October, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission conducted compliance checks around the state and visited 98 businesses licensed to sell liquor.

Comment?

Thu Aug 27, 2009

Illinois Government News Network

IDOT Suspends Lane Closures over Labor Day Weekend to Give Motorists a Break

With thousands of people traveling over the upcoming holiday weekend, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that road work will be suspended where possible to make for a smoother drive for motorists this Labor Day weekend.

Comment?

Fri Aug 21, 2009

Journal-Courier.net

Cleanup begins after possible tornado near Murrayville

A dangerous storm system surged across the region Wednesday, spawning several reports of funnel clouds and a possible tornado near the Manchester and Murrayville areas.

Comment?

Sun Jul 26, 2009

Beacon News

Grave robbing in Fox Valley? It's true

It was a scene straight out of a black and white horror movie: A grave-robbing. An angry, armed mob.

Comment?

Fri Jul 24, 2009

The Daily Gazette

Morgan County man draws prison for stealing corn

A Morgan County judge has sentenced a Waverly man to three years in prison for stealing nearly 2,000 bushels of corn near Franklin last winter.

Comment?