official misconduct

Former Adams County Coroner James Keller was in Adams County Circuit Court Friday for a status hearing.

Former Adams County Coroner James Keller enters a not guilty plea to one count of felony misconduct Tuesday in Adams County Circuit Court.

The former Adams County Coroner was a no show for his court appearance Tuesday morning.

An investigation by the Illinois State Police results in the arrest of the former director of the Hancock County Ambulance over the weekend.

A special prosecutor is assigned to the misconduct trial of Pike County Sheriff and Coroner Paul Petty.