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A screenshot of part of the Taylorville Police Facebook page.
Local
2 months ago
Behind the memes: Taylorville PD’s social media strategy focuses on transparency

“Social media is just a way to keep people informed,” Wheeler said. “And then we started to think about, well, let’s do some fun things also.”

Marimar Martinez looks at her attorney with tears in her eyes as he speaks to press about the lingering impact the shooting has had on her after a Feb. 6, 2026, hearing to modify the protective order sealing evidence in her case. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
2 months ago
Judge rules to release evidence in Border Patrol shooting of Marimar Martinez

Evidence includes texts sent by the agent who shot Martinez, body camera footage.

Crime
2 months ago
Leland Grove chief faces charges

Dan Ryan, arrested early Thursday, is accused of domestic battery and DUI.

Ryan Atkinson
Crime
2 months ago
Springfield man charged with child porn

“Multiple recordings and electronic devices” were found in Ryan Atkinson’s home, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

Orlando Brown
Crime
2 months ago
Man accused of raping and beating woman chased away by neighbor with machete

The witness said he grabbed a machete and confronted Brown, causing him to run away. 

Local
2 months ago
Dakota’s story inspires domestic violence crackdown

Senate Republicans say it’s too easy for offenders to offend again.

Chatham Police Officer David Toledo
Local
2 months ago
Spanish speaking officers in Chatham Police Department connect with the community

“I didn’t speak English until I was almost six!” Toledo exclaimed. “I grew up in a Latin household in a Latin culture. I was exposed to that all my life.”

Local
2 months ago
Crime of the Week: Protect yourself from scammers

They often create a strong sense of urgency, so it’s important to slow down and ask if it makes sense.

Marimar Martinez, the Chicago woman who federal immigration agents shot five times last October, speaks Washington, D.C. forum on Tuesday. (Screenshot from Senator Richard Blumenthal livestream via Capitol News Illinois)
Local
2 months ago
‘My own government attempted to execute me,’ Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol testifies

Representatives called for immigration enforcement reform, civil liability of federal agents.

The police department in Carlyle, Illinois, as seen on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Beth Hundsdorfer)
Crime
2 months ago
Search warrant reveals FBI is investigating former Carlyle police chief

The federal agency was sharing office space with the subject of the probe.

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