Southern Illinois
United States Probation Office - Southern District of Illinois
A part of the United States District Court, the United States Probation Officefor the Southern District of Illinois assists the Court in both probation andpretrial functions through investigating and supervising individuals chargedwith or convicted of Federal crimes. The Probation Office provides coverage for38 counties in Southern Illinois. In addition to the headquarters office inEast St. Louis, a divisional office is located in Benton. ... [Read More]
State of Illinois - Patti Blagojevich, First Lady
The Southern Till Plain was missed by the most recent glaciation. As a result, this area is similar to the mosaic of prairies, savannas, and forests of the Western Forest-Prairie Division. ... Southern Till Plain ... At the very southern part of Illinois, where the Mississippi River meets with the Ohio River, you will find swamps reminiscent of the Deep South, containing plants and animals that would be typically found in a Louisiana Cypress swamp: thousand-year-old Bald Cypress and Tupelo trees, Cottonmouth snakes, and huge Snapping Turtles. ... [Read More]
US District Court - Southern District of Illinois - Courtroom Technology
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois is proud to announce the installation of electronic evidence presentation systems in East St. Louis and Benton in the following courtrooms: ... [Read More]
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency - Welcome
Over the River and Through the Woods: Getting Around Southern Illinois is an exciting new traveling exhibit created by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Historic Sites Division Southern Partnership Project. ... [Read More]
Office of the Illinois Attorney General - Press Releases
According to Madigan and officials of sheriff’s offices in Jackson and Franklin Counties, a company calling itself Secure Communications recently has placed calls throughout southern Illinois offering a so-called anti-fraud “kit” for $299. The kit is marketed as containing information on how to protect against identity fraud and even claims to include a telephone device designed to screen telemarketing calls. ... CANADIAN SCAM POSSIBLY AT WORK IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ... [Read More]
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency - Director's Office
Over the River and Through the Woods: Getting Around Southern Illinois is an exciting new traveling exhibit created by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Historic Sites Division Southern Partnership Project. This 8 x 10 foot free standing exhibit focuses on the modes of transportation used throughout Southern Illinois from prehistoric times through 1850. Colorful graphics, illustrations and interpretive maps are paired with interpretive text and narrative quotes from those who journeyed to an around early Illinois via both rivers and trails. Innovations in transportation are discussed, along with the pros and cons of various forms of travel. In addition, a timeline provides a narrative of the ongoing settlement patterns of Southern Illinois and their impact upon the region up to the advent of railroads. ... [Read More]
Southernmost Illinois Delta EZ
Partnerships include nonprofit organizations, local governments, regional planning and development groups, and area businesses and schools. Shawnee Community College will serve as the fiscal agent, and will contribute support staff, office space, and technical assistance to the effort. Alexander, Pulaski, and Johnson Counties each committed $10,000 annually to support the Zone. The Southern Five Regional Planning Commission is donating computer equipment and technical assistance to help start up the Zone. Other partners include the Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative and the Southern Seven Health Department. Leveraging ... [Read More]
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