There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Franklin County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending Feb. 11.
The Mount Vernon City Council honored members of the city's police department during the council's Jan. 17 meeting, including police officer Zachary Jines, who was named Mount Vernon Officer of the Year.
Last week Mokena Junior High School warned parents about an app called Omegle that has officials concerned that students could be at risk of online abuse or issues with strangers, and state Rep. Paul Jacobs took to the internet to warn the public.