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Per Public Works Coordinator Craig Miles, the water main project north of BCHS (including Burkett, McCann, Smith, and Lawrence Streets) will begin on Tuesday May, 27, 2025. Construction on this ...
Months Long Investigation Leads to Additional Burglary Charges ![]()
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In early December of 2024 and continuing through January of 2025 the Franklin County Sheriff's Office responded to numerous burglaries that occurred at businesses throughout rural areas of Franklin County. Most of the burglaries involved forced entry into the businesses causing significant damage to the property with thousands of dollars in cash being taken from within. ![]()
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Early in the investigation, detectives were able to develop a potential suspect in the crimes. Eventually, and after significant work completed by detectives and uniformed deputies, the investigatory information was submitted to Franklin County States Attorney Abby Dinn. As a result, on May 21, 2025 formal charges were filed against Bryan F. Parks (44) of Buckner, IL. The charges include: Possession of Burglary Tools (Class 4 Felony), Burglary (3 Counts - Class 2 Felony), Theft (3 Counts - Class 3 Felony), Criminal Damage to Property (2 Counts - Class A Misdemeanor / Class 4 Felony).![]()
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office was assisted in the investigation by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office and the Illinois State Police - Crime Scene Services. ![]()
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Sheriff Kyle Bacon
Coming soon to a Visitor Center near you! 😁 We are excited to announce the Rend Lake Jr. Ranger Program - a series of weekly programs where participants can explore nature, learn together, and earn their Jr. Ranger badge! 🎖 Programs start May 29. ![]()
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Each week on Thursdays at 5pm and again on Fridays at 10am we will explore a new topic. Attendees can participate just once to earn a Jr. Ranger badge or join weekly to earn new special interest buttons. For more info, call the Rend Lake Project -Office/Visitor Center at 618-724-2493.![]()
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Program schedule:![]()
• Thursday May 29 & Friday May 30 – It’s a Batty World![]()
• Thursday June 5 & Friday June 6 – Power of Pollinators![]()
• Thursday June 12 & Friday June 13 – Illinois State Symbols![]()
• Thursday June 19 & Friday June 20 – Rend Lake Animals ![]()
• Topics for future programs will be announced at a later date.