Jane Cochran

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Sean Grayson
Crime
9 months ago
Illinois Supreme Court will hear Sean Grayson detention case

In December, Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser filed a petition requesting the Supreme Court review the appellate court’s decision.

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National
9 months ago
Democratic attorneys general in several states, including Illinois, have filed a lawsuit to block a federal funding freeze

“This unconstitutional pause in funding will have a devastating impact on the public safety, prosperity, and quality of life” – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul

Titan Fever logo on show choir trailer
Education
9 months ago
Ball-Chatham School District concludes bullying and hazing investigation

BCSD5 has given Titan Fever the go-ahead to resume the season starting with Monday practice.

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Local
9 months ago
Memorial Health Championship seeks volunteers for 2025 tournament, supported by COUNTRY Financial

Tournament officials aim to recruit over 500 volunteers to serve on 15 committees during the event, scheduled for June 23-29.

Titan Fever logo on show choir trailer
Education
9 months ago
Ball-Chatham School District investigates hazing and bullying complaint

On Thursday, parents were informed by Superintendent Becca Lamon that all show choir activities are suspended until the investigation is complete.

Guns seized by SPD
Crime
9 months ago
Springfield Police Department and ATF team up to combat gun crimes in Springfield

The Springfield Firearms Task Force, a collaboration between the Springfield Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, aims to investigate and prosecute violent firearm crimes.

UIS
Education
9 months ago
Tuition increasing at University of Illinois schools

Under state law, tuition for resident undergraduates remains fixed for four years after enrollment, so the change will only affect new students starting with the 2025-26 school year.

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Local
9 months ago
Planned Parenthood expanding service in Springfield, closing other clinics

Since Roe v Wade was overturned in 2022, PPIL reports a 47% increase in overall abortion care patients and an unprecedented number of out-of-state patients.

Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Sangamon County voters to decide on 708 Mental Health Board and tax levy

The proposed tax levy to fund the mental health board’s work could be as high as 0.15%, though the county board could set a lower rate.

National
9 months ago
Illinois joins 18-state lawsuit against Trump’s birthright citizenship order

The coalition is seeking immediate court action, including a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, to block the executive order from taking effect.

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