Sheriff Wayne Anderson of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office to receive Pusser award
The Buford Pusser Festival has announced that Sheriff Wayne Anderson of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office has been chosen to receive the National Buford Pusser Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award.
Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica, in a battle to retain his west suburban seat, filed a federal wrongful arrest lawsuit against police and officials in McCook -- home turf to chief rival Jeff Tobolski, who is mayor of the tiny village.