Homeless encampment
National
1 year ago
RESEARCHER: Cities are clearing encampments, but this won’t solve homelessness − here’s a better way forward

The Supreme Court’s 2024 ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson allows cities to penalize individuals for sleeping in public spaces even when no shelter is available.

Local
1 year ago
Anger at the aldermen

Homeless advocates: Mayor, council are liars, racists

Local
1 year ago
$100,000+ to State Fair volunteers

Because of the success of the fair this year the amount of the checks to the various groups was increased by 20%.

National
1 year ago
Help Asheville, NC recover from Hurricane Helene

Make a donation to the United Way of Asheville.

Local
1 year ago
Massey Commission names commissioners and workgroups

The Massey Commission structure also includes four workgroups made up of other applicants.

Billie Ray Woods
Obituaries
1 year ago
Billie Ray Woods

Billie Ray Woods, aged 69, passed away on September 19, 2024, in Springfield, Illinois. […]

La’Deja Monnay Taylor
Obituaries
1 year ago
La’Deja Monnay Taylor

La’Deja Monnay Taylor was born on September 22, 2024 the daughter of Deja M. […]

Local
1 year ago
Grayson wasn’t the only deputy hired in Sangamon County with a DUI on his record

An investigation would reveal there was a loaded Glock pistol inside the crashed pickup and that hours later his blood alcohol level still registered at 0.284 – more than three times the legal limit.

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Franny – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Franny is a gorgeous tortie kitten, around 5 months old, who arrived at SCAC on July 29 as a very scared baby.

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Electra – The longest resident at Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center

Electra loves people and she’s pretty easy to walk. At a recent off-site adoption event she was well behaved and calm and friendly to everyone she met.