Crime
1 year ago
Madigan co-defendant warned ComEd CEO not to ‘provoke a reaction from our Friend’

In ex-speaker’s trial, former utility exec calls Madigan’s apparent involvement in contract talks ‘unusual’

Crime
1 year ago
Springfield man escapes police custody at Springfield Memorial Hospital, search underway

Perkins is described as a Black male, 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds, with long dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing all black clothing.

Springfield Police squad
Crime
1 year ago
Teen arrested for vehicle theft and reckless driving released due to lack of juvenile detention space

At the time of arrest, the teen was wearing a non-functioning ankle monitor from a previous vehicle theft.

National
1 year ago
Asheville Media Group Rising Together WNC Hurricane Relief Radiothon

Help Asheville, North Carolina recover from the recent hurricane.

Local
1 year ago
Illinois Commerce Commission Launches Low-Income Discount Rates for Gas Customers

“Families shouldn’t have to decide between putting food on the table or heating their homes this winter.”

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Olive – Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center Dog of the Week

Despite the fact Olive had a rough start in life she’s a very sweet girl who is super friendly with everyone.

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Bustopher Jones – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Bustopher arrived as a stray on August 14 and is estimated to be 3 years old. This friendly, affectionate tuxie is always the best dressed in any room.

Local
1 year ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Expect warm temps early in the week

Expect a cooldown mid-week and storms on Halloween.

Local
1 year ago
State, Cook County use similar arguments to defend assault weapon bans

Ruling on state ban expected soon in Southern District as Cook County prepares for 7th Circuit arguments.

Local
1 year ago
Altogether fitting and proper? Trump repeatedly compares himself to Abraham Lincoln

“This is Donald Trump, hopefully your favorite president of all time, better than Lincoln, better than Washington.”