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Monday, June 03, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon is considering measures that could send more people convicted of sexually violent crimes to prison with longer sentences.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Police officers in Macomb, Bushnell, Blandinsville and Colchester report that registered sex offenders in McDonough County are in compliance.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Three types of background checks would be required if bill passes.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Under the proposal, the state sex offender registry would be updated with registrants ranked based on the risk they pose.

Sunday, December 18, 2011  A Bowling Green sex offender has admitted to violating the law by living too close to places frequented by children.

Monday, November 07, 2011  Quincy residents will be able to register to receive email alerts if a sex offender moves within a certain proximity to their home, work, child’s school or other locations.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  One local woman's 17-year-old daughter will be released from a juvenile detention center, but the Department of Corrections won't release the her to the couple's home because the husband is a registered sex offender.