Jane Cochran

Editor in Chief

History
1 year ago
Illinois State Museum to close for three months for plumbing project

During the closure, museum staff will hit the road with community programming and exhibits.

Sharpton, Crump & Massey family
Local
1 year ago
Rev. Sharpton pushes for Sonya Massey law in Illinois

“A bad cop is a bad cop” – Rev. Al Sharpton

Police
National
1 year ago
Duckworth reintroduces law enforcement accountability legislation in wake of Sonya Massey shooting

The legislation encourages better training for police officers and mandates the use of independent investigations and prosecutions to avoid conflicts of interest.

Deputy Grayson
Local
1 year ago
Illinois Fraternal Order of Police clarify they are not behind grievance filed on behalf of Sean Grayson

The FOP Labor Council should “step up” and “take ownership of its actions” – ILFOP’s Chris Southwood

Barrel lid
History
1 year ago
Moving Pillsbury Forward seeking help to add to story behind donated barrel

The barrel was purchased at an auction in Central Illinois about 40 years ago.

Local
1 year ago
Healing and Listening Session on community and law enforcement relations set for Monday

The event at Union Baptist Church at 1405 E. Monroe St. is being facilitated by the U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Service.

Crime
1 year ago
Sangamon County Coroner releases Sonya Massey autopsy report

Autopsy indicates internal carotid artery was perforated.

Prioson cell
Local
1 year ago
Corrections officer on administrative leave after posting comment about Sonya Massey

Corrections Officer Angeli made the Facebook post Thursday. The IDOC did not share the post or comment on its content.

Local
1 year ago
Gov. Pritzker could be on shortlist as VP running mate for Harris

The timeline for Harris to make her selection is short.

Massey funeral banner
National
1 year ago
Biden and Harris release statements on Massey shooting and push for George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

“Our thoughts are also with the communities across our nation whose calls for help are often met with suspicion, distrust, and even violence.” – VP Kamala Harris

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