We continue our focus on educational policy with a critical piece of legislation known as the Safe Schools for All Act (HB 3247). Effective January 1, 2026, this law firmly codifies and expands protections to ensure that every child in Illinois has the right to a free public education and a secure learning environment,...

Metropolis-Police responded to a call on December 3 regarding a trespassing incident at a residence located in the 400 block of W. 6th. Officers arrived at the scene to find 19-year-old Jaylyn N. Lang, a resident of Metropolis, on the front porch of the property. Lang had previously been issued a trespass warning for t...

The Massac County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the Vienna IL Police Department and Vienna School Resource Officers (SRO's), conducted a random drug dog search on the Vienna High School campus. The search included vehicles in the school parking lot and student lockers inside the building. Deputy Ryan White of t...

November 30, 2025 - Authorities in Metropolis have arrested 35-year-old William C. Ulrich for criminal trespass at a state-supported property. This incident marks a violation of a previous trespass warning issued to Ulrich concerning the I-24 Rest Area. Following his arrest, he was released on a notice to appear in cou...