Reps. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) and Tony McCombie (R-Sterling) issued a statement following the introduction of legislation in the Illinois General Assembly that would increase penalties for those who commit crimes against Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) employees.
There have been 22,207 confirmed coronavirus cases in Vermilion County as of Jan. 12, with 247 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
There was one offender convicted of a crime against justice living in Vermilion County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2021, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.