Illinois State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R- Dieterich) is strongly opposed to new legislation being pushed by Democrats that would allow prisoners in Illinois to be eligible for parole more easily, including those serving a life sentence.
There were 39 offenders living in Vermilion County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.
In March 2023, the median sale price of a home in Champaign County rose by $12,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 18.7%.
There are two inmates sentenced to jail in Vermilion County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending March 1.