There was one offender convicted of homicide living in Perry County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.
There were three offenders convicted of property crimes living in Monroe County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.
Senate Bill 1909 was a controversial bill that prohibited a pregnancy crisis center from using deceptive practices to entice individuals to avoid abortion clinics. In an Aug. 3 Facebook post, Rep. David Friess cheered a ruling by U.S. District Judge Iain Johnston, who said the bill violated the first amendment.