One person killed in Petersburg apartment fire

A 31-year-old woman was killed Friday night after a fire engulfed an apartment complex in Petersburg.First responders were called to the scene, 311 S. Seventh St., around 9:02 p.m. Saturday. The fire was “very large and required fire departments from at least four outside counties to assist with suppression efforts,” according to a statement from the Menard County Sheriff’s Office.The building sustained major damage and was collapsing in some areas, hampering investigation […]