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Crime
2 years ago
Inmate escapes from Sangamon County Jail

Jones left the jail after mingling with three other inmates who were released from custody.

Local
2 years ago
State law banning concealed carry on public transit ruled unconstitutional

Limited ruling applies only to plaintiffs; both sides considering next steps.

Local
2 years ago
Let’s shoot hoops in the Doris!

Y fetes local lawmaker

Local
2 years ago
Multiple vehicle burglaries draws Sangamon/Menard Crimestoppers

Security cameras captured a black man with a buzz cut wearing a black vest, navy basketball shorts and white Nike Shoes breaking into vehicles. 

Crime
2 years ago
Coroner’s affidavit shows as many as 800 human remains could have been misidentified

No criminal charges have been filed against former Carlinville funeral director.

Local
2 years ago
Proposed ordinance banning camping criticized for criminalizing homelessness

The ordinance was up for emergency passage after a camper died from an overdose two weeks ago and another camper was run over last week.

Agriculture
2 years ago
Illinois crop progress report

Corn and soybeans ahead of 5-year average.

Bill E. Streight
Obituaries
2 years ago
Bill E. Streight

  Bill E. Streight, 83, of Chatham, passed away at 7:51 a.m. on Monday, […]

Annabell Smith
Obituaries
2 years ago
Annabell Smith

  Annabell Smith, 84, of Springfield, died at 7:19 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, […]

Education
2 years ago
Bigger deficit greets D-186

Will district erase it as it did this year?