Effingham Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Minor in FBI Sting Operation
A man from Effingham received a 10-year sentence for attempting sex crimes against minors following an FBI sting operation. John Harmon pled guilty to attempted sex trafficking and solicitation of child pornography.
Chicago Man Charged with Four Counts of Armed Robbery in Winter Crime Spree
A man in Chicago was charged with four counts of armed robbery after being accused of a December crime spree involving the theft of cash from multiple victims at gunpoint. He was arrested in February and is expected in court for a hearing.
Capitol Chaos Culprit Caves: Illinois Man Guilty of Assaulting Cops in Riot Rampage, Faces D.C. Sentencing
An Illinois man pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement during the Capitol riot, admitting to throwing objects at officers and entering the Capitol. He awaits sentencing on June 27.
Union County Maintains Equalization Rate at 1.0000; Property Taxes Unchanged, Says Illinois Revenue Director
The Illinois Department of Revenue has set Union County's property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000, keeping local property taxes steady pending a public hearing and potential adjustments.












