Jane Cochran

Editor in Chief

The colonnade at UIS
Education
9 months ago
UIS online bachelor’s degree programs ranks among the top 40 in the nation

At UIS, the most popular online degrees are in computer science, psychology and business administration.

Black and white of Lei Yixin's granite statue “The Stone of Hope”, part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. a national memorial located in West Potomac Park.
History
9 months ago
Springfield honors Martin Luther King Jr with day of reflection, service, and art

On Monday, Springfield will honor King’s enduring legacy with a series of events including a breakfast at the Crowne Plaza and readings of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech at the ALPLM.

The northern facade of the Department of Justice building in the Nations capital .
Local
9 months ago
Justice Department strikes agreement and resolves investigation into Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office

The agreement includes training on non-discriminatory policing and interactions with people with behavioral health disabilities. It also requires a mobile crisis team program with trained behavioral health staff to respond to urgent needs.

Law enforcement vehicles outside of Monster Pawn on MacArthur Blvd. on July 23, 2024
Crime
9 months ago
Monster Pawn shops at center of alleged retail crime operation

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul alleged the Pierces and their employees knowingly bought items like televisions, tools, and video game equipment still in original packaging, often stolen from retailers.

Local
9 months ago
Massey Commission releases hiring recommendations for Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office

Expanding background checks and reviewing social media accounts are among the key recommendations from the Massey Commission to improve hiring practices at the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office.

Senior driver
IL State News
9 months ago
Illinois bill proposes raising senior road test age to 87

“Age alone does not necessarily determine if someone should or should not have a driver’s license” – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias

Sonya Massey's mother Donna with former NAACP President Teresa Haley
Local
9 months ago
Sangamon County Board puts recorder office question on ballot, but rejects sheriff recall referendum

The Sangamon County Board voted to place a referendum on eliminating the recorder’s office before voters but declined to approve a recall referendum for the sheriff.

Mobile driver's license
IL State News
9 months ago
Illinois plans to launch mobile driver’s licenses by end of 2025

By the end of 2025, Illinoisans will be able to add driver’s licenses and state IDs to Apple Wallet.

Sean Grayson
Crime
9 months ago
Grayson remains behind bars awaiting Illinois Supreme Court decision; hearing scheduled for March

Family members and friends of Sonya Massey were present in the courtroom as the pretrial hearing was rescheduled for March 24.

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