There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Wayne County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending July 8.
Former Republican candidate for governor, Darren Bailey, has announced his run for Congress in the 12th District of Southern Illinois, challenging incumbent Congressman Mike Bost in the primary.
There was one offender living in Hamilton County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.