Jerry Costello II, the appointee to fill a vacancy in the Illinois House, says he’s proud to be carrying on a family legacy.

But he also wants constituents to know that he is not his father, longtime Belleville Congressman Jerry Costello.

“I think what people need to understand is, I’m my own person,” Costello II said Wednesday.

Jerry Costello II says he’s his own man and independent of his father. Agree or disagree? Your vote has been counted, thank you for voting.

On Tuesday night, Democratic Party leaders from St.

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) –  

Police are looking for two men who are accused of shooting a 23-year-old man for his scooter right outside of the Metropolitan Emergency Communications Agency’s main office.

The victim told officers he was riding near Southeastern Avenue and State Street when he was approached by a gun toting thief and demanded he “give up the bike.”

Shortly after demanding the bike, the culprit shot the victim twice in the thigh. Witnesses believe the suspect used a red four door Pontiac Grand Prix to tow away the moped.

Emergency crews rushed the victim to Wishard Hospital where he was treated for his injures. Police

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LEBANON — A convicted Mason meth manufacturer was sentenced to five years in prison.

In April, a Warren County jury found Timothy Baker, 44, guilty of illegal manufacturing of methamphetamine, illegal assembly of chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamine, aggravated possession of drugs and child endangering, all felonies. Common Pleas Judge Robert Peeler sentenced Baker to five years in prison and ordered a $15,000 fine and $125 in restitution, on Tuesday.

Baker and Michelle Eibeck, 43 were arrested at their Frank Street home in Mason in January.

Eibeck’s 14-year-old daughter was in the home while meth was cooked, thus the child endangering charge.

Baker’s attorney Kevin Thornton said he thought the sentence was a little steep, given the circumstances. Thorn

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Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is planning to visit Japan in September, following in the flight path of his predecessors.

Dayton spokeswoman Katie Tinucci confirmed the trip Friday after it was first reported by Forum Communications.

Previous Minnesota Govs. Tim Pawlenty, Jesse Ventura, Arne Carlson and Rudy Perpich all made the trek to Japan, a major trade partner for the state.

The Forum reported that Daytons trip will also include a visit to South Korea.