As the White House continues forward with attempts to get a citizenship question on the upcoming U.S. Census, an Illinois congressman said everyone should be counted, regardless of immigration status.

Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.

CARBONDALE — A meeting between Southern Illinois state Rep. Terri Bryant and executive staffers of Gov. J.B. Pritzker has yielded more details about the state’s decision to cancel a performance by the band Confederate Railroad at the Du Quoin State Fair, apparently over their use of the name and symbols of the confederacy.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

On June 28, 2019 at approximately 8:15 p.m., Benton Police were dispatched to Huck’s located at 1200 North Main Street in reference to retail theft. Upon investigating, police arrested Linda L. Kilsnick, age 67, of Benton for retail theft. Kilsnick was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On July 1, 2019 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Benton Police arrested Ada L. Mocaby, age 31, of Logan for domestic battery. Mocaby was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On July 4, 2019 at approximately 12 a.m., Benton Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Renshaw and Hunters Circle.
Upon investigating, police arrested Ronald L. Petit, age 37, of Benton for driving while under the influence. Petit was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On July 6, 2019 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Benton Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of North Main Street in reference to a fight in progress. Upon investigating, police arrested Zachary S. Hancock, age 25, of Benton for battery and criminal damage to property. Police also arrested Tyler J. Hancock, age 18, of Benton for unlawful consumption of alcoholic liquor. Both were charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.