Christian County
Recent News About Christian County
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Police release video footage of Assumption Alderman's arrest
Christian County officials have released video footage related to the arrest of Assumption Alderman and Fire Protection District Fire Chief Herbert Palmer and his wife, Angela Palmer.
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Assumption clarifies lack of control over local fire department after FOIA request
Over the weekend, an article was published regarding an Assumption Alderman and his wife who were arrested.
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Alderman and city treasurer arrested after bar altercation
Herbert Palmer, an alderman and firefighter in the City of Assumption, Illinois, was arrested for DUI on May 4th, 2025.
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Shelby County Vice Chairman resigns amid audit-related frustrations
The Shelby County Vice Chairman, Mark Bennett, has resigned from the county board. In his resignation email, Bennett expressed frustration with the lack of adherence to procedures and policies revealed by audits over the past four years. He stated, "For which in the last four years the audits have disclosed procedures and policies with which need to be followed and an unwillingness by many of those employed by Shelby County, as well as the public, to accept these changes. The Constitution comes first and foremost."
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Plea deal reduces sentence for convicted child rapist Kristopher R. Karcher
Citizens of Shelby County may recall the search for a missing Pana, Illinois minor that resulted in the arrest of Kristopher R. Karcher.
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25 most frugal counties in Illinois
Lawrence, Richland and Douglas top the list in Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.