Fugitive, accused cop killer, caught at abandoned airport
A seven-week manhunt in the woods of northeastern Pennsylvania came to an end early Thursday evening
A seven-week manhunt in the woods of northeastern Pennsylvania came to an end early Thursday evening
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Region I A District 6 officer received a call from a Starved Rock Conservation worker. The worker, who was mowing at the time, observed a couple get out of their vehicle with several bags and walk into a nature preserve. Several individuals have been arrested for illegally harvesting ginseng in that particular nature preserve over
Banquets/Fundraisers Nov. 1: Twin Rivers WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Kampsville American Legion. For more info call Phil Godar, 618-576-2623. Nov. 7: Northeast IL DU Banquet, Antioch VFW Hall. For more info call Jack Fields, 847-274-3958. Nov. 8: Montgomery County Prairie Banquet, 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus. For more info call Rich Reincke, 217-537-3159. Nov. 15:
Fox River: The saugers are good, bunching up on the flats as in 12-14 feet of water range off of the main river channels and up near the clam beds. Vertical jigging jigs with minnows or pulling “three-way rigs.” Also casting or vertical jigging blade-style baits. White bass also are good on the flats in
Coffeen Lake: Bass are good on topwater baits, crankbaits, and plastics. Bluegills are fair on waxworms and fairly shallow catfish are good on dip baits, crawlers, and cut bait, with some big flatheads being landed. Stripers are fair on deep running crankbaits. Newton Lake: Bass good, but flooding has changed situation. Water clarity very murky.
Chain: The walleye action is hot with the cooler weather. Reports show good catches in the river channels and mouths of the creeks throughout the day. Live bait is proving to be best. The bass bite is slowing down. Live bait rigged on the breaks is producing some bites. Wooden boat docks are holding fish
Crab Orchard Lake: Crappie action is improving. Fish are being found at varying depths, depending on cover. Minnows and jigs seem to be equally effective. Catfish action has slowed somewhat. Bluegills have slowed, although some fish are still being caught along the riprap on crickets and waxworms. Bass action is good on a variety of
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