Thomson

Three Illinois Congressional representatives are calling for an immediate investigation into the deaths of seven Thomson federal prison inmates since March 2020, and accusations of “serious abuses” by its staff.

A Thomson prison inmate found unresponsive and pronounced dead by emergency responders is the seventh inmate to die at the maximum security federal lockup in two years.

After a seven-day trial, a federal jury in Rockford found a Thomson inmate guilty of attacking and injuring a correctional officer, the U.S. District Attorney’s office said in a news release.

Sportsman banquet is Saturday, March 26

Mississippi Flyway — a Waterfowl USA chapter — will have a banquet Feb. 26 at Majestic Pines and is seeking volunteers and donations.

Illinois congresswoman for the 17ty District was at Thomson prison and at the Rock Island Arsenal to highlight lock and dam improvements.

Thomson prison to hold direct-hiring event

Despite the difficulties many businesses are facing when it comes to hiring during a pandemic, Thomson federal prison has managed to forge ahead, and after a series of monthly job fairs and beefed-up employment incentives, now is nearly fully staffed.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lists areas in Upper Mississippi River Refuge subject to special regulations.

Two Thomson residents are facing felony meth and weapons charges after a “lengthy investigation” resulted in a search of a home in the 800 block of Locust Street around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, the Carroll County sheriff said.

Advance registration ends Friday for the 27th annual Min’s Mississippi Memorial Walk-Run, which begins at 8 a.m. Sept. 4 at the west end of Main Street.

Min's Mississippi Memorial Walk-Run raises money for scholarship fund

Managed hunts for youth and adults with disabilities planned