Crime
1 year ago
Inmate escapes from Sangamon County Jail

Jones left the jail after mingling with three other inmates who were released from custody.

Local
1 year ago
State law banning concealed carry on public transit ruled unconstitutional

Limited ruling applies only to plaintiffs; both sides considering next steps.

Crime
1 year ago
Coroner’s affidavit shows as many as 800 human remains could have been misidentified

No criminal charges have been filed against former Carlinville funeral director.

Agriculture
1 year ago
Illinois crop progress report

Corn and soybeans ahead of 5-year average.

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Sasha – Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

ADOPTION FEES FOR CALL CATS AND DOGS HAVE BEEN REDUCED TO $25.00 THRU THE END OF SEPTEMBER!

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

This big talkative lovebug is about 4 years old and arrived at SCAC on July 27 via owner surrender through no fault of Stormy’s.

Crime
1 year ago
4 people fatally shot on Chicago-area train, police say

CTA said security camera video “proved to be vital” in helping investigators.

Business
1 year ago
Clearview AI fined $33.7 million by Dutch data protection watchdog over ‘illegal database’ of faces

In June, Clearview reached a settlement in an Illinois lawsuit alleging its massive photographic collection of faces violated the subjects’ privacy rights, a deal that attorneys estimate could be worth more than $50 million.

Local
1 year ago
Springfield officer receives Life Saving Award for treating stabbing victim

SPD said Graves sprang into action using combat gauze to treat the victim’s wound while keeping the individual calm.