Bradford House and Autravion Haley
Crime
1 month ago
Two Springfield residents jailed for 2024 Bloomington Biaggi’s burglary

At least two suspects wearing masks, gloves and dark clothing robbed the business, with one suspect showing and using a gun during the crime.

Senior U.S. Border Patrol official Greg Bovino speaks to Associated Press reporters during an interview Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Rosemont, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
1 month ago
Border Patrol official behind Chicago immigration crackdown defends tactics as Trump cheers

“We’re what I call now sanctuary busters,” he said. “There are no sanctuaries. There will be no sanctuaries.”

Protesters gather outside an ICE processing facility in the Chicago suburb of Broadview, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
IL State News
1 month ago
Judge hears testimony about crowded cells and overflowing toilets at Chicago-area immigration site

“I don’t want anyone else to live what I lived through,” said Felipe Agustin Zamacona, 47, an Amazon driver and Mexican immigrant who has lived in the U.S. for decades.

FILE - U.S. Olympic wrestler Kennedy Blades shows her silver medal from the Paris Olympic Games before a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Chicago Cubs in Chicago on Sept. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Sports
1 month ago
Real American Freestyle partners with ALT Sports Data to bring sports betting to wrestling league

The deal was made in time for the next event, RAF3, on Nov. 29 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

Senate President Don Harmon talks to state Sen. Michael Hastings on the floor of the Illinois Senate on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
1 month ago
Bill to regulate homeowners’ insurance rates fails on final day of veto session

Pritzker had called for action in wake of State Farm’s 27.2% rate hike in July.

Levi -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 month ago
Meet Levi — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Levi is one of many dogs filling the shelter to capacity.

A demonstrator holds a sign reading "STOP BEATING PEOPLE" near a line of law enforcement as protesters gather outside an ICE processing facility in the Chicago suburb of Broadview, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
IL State News
1 month ago
Judge to hear arguments as advocates sue feds over conditions at Chicago-area ICE facility

As attorneys representing the federal government asked for more time to prepare, the plaintiffs’ lawyers called the situation in the west Chicago suburb of Broadview a “human rights emergency.”

Scam Alert
Local
1 month ago
Springfield police warn of donation scam targeting shoppers on the west side

Scammers claim to be raising money for Boys and Girls Clubs.

Peter Cadigan and Peggy Finley appear in Sangamon County Circuit Court.
Crime
1 month ago
Springfield EMTs accused in Earl Moore Jr. death won’t face trial until 2026

Both the prosecution and defense agreed to a potential May 11, 2026, trial date.

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