Jane Cochran

Editor in Chief

Massey Protest
Crime
1 year ago
Protesters demand transparency in Sonya Massey case

They could have detained her and de-escalated the situation, instead they chose to kill Sonya in cold blood.”

Attorney Ben Crump
Local
1 year ago
Attorney Ben Crump retained by family of Sonya Massey

Some of the well-known cases Crump has been a part of include Trayvon Martin, Breonna Taylor, Michael Brown and George Floyd.

Crime
1 year ago
Beardstown man faces 15 to 30 years in prison for Springfield shooting

Guilty was the verdict handed down Wednesday by a Sangamon County jury for Jared Staake in the shooting of Jeremy Evans.

Crowne Plaza
Local
1 year ago
Crowne Plaza to add more ADA compliant rooms after investigation by Dept. of Justice

The Crowne Plaza will create eleven new accessible rooms and eliminate barriers in other rooms.

Riverton football field
Sports
1 year ago
Riverton High School cancels varsity football season

The school aims to resume varsity football in 2025.

Springfield Police squad
Crime
1 year ago
SPD determine 12-year-old’s gunshot wound was self-inflicted

Officers found the juvenile with a gunshot wound to the torso.

Radar
Local
1 year ago
Remnants of Hurricane Beryl impacting Central Illinois

Sangamon, Christian, and Logan counties are under a flood watch until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday.

Freelancer
Business
1 year ago
New Illinois law provides protections for freelance workers

The law creates clear expectations, ensuring freelancers receive timely pay and proper contract terms.

John O'Neill
Local
1 year ago
Sangamon County Board Member John O’Neill passes at 78

He served on the County Board for 22 years.

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