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Local
4 months ago
Two years after Sonya Massey’s death, new network pushes for lasting change

The newly formed Massey Community Action Network will focus on implementing the commission’s calls to action while bringing together community organizations, local leaders and public agencies to advocate for policy changes.

State Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) spoke at a rally for striking University of Springfield faculty union members Wednesday, April 8.
Crime
4 months ago
Illinois State Representative from Champaign indicted, accused of wire fraud, lying to FBI

The Ammons couple is accused of getting state grants for organizations, then profiting from them.

Alderman Shawn Gregory, Ward 2, speaks at the July 7, 2026 Springfield City Council meeting.
Local
4 months ago
Springfield City Council approves Flock license plate reader contract, with changes

More council discussion about what data can and can’t be used, saved, or accessed by Flock.

Dalewayne Turner
Crime
4 months ago
‘Complete shock:’ Family shares memories of man found dismembered in Lake Mattoon

As the investigation unfolds, Mann said she wants people to know who Turner really was.

Thadeus Rogers
Local
4 months ago
Riverton man to remain jailed following child porn arrest

Thadeus Rogers, 30, was arrested last week.

A Flock license plate reader camera.
Local
4 months ago
Springfield Mayor supports Flock contract extension

Buscher says crime has declined with their use.

Austin Huddleston
Local
4 months ago
State Police: Man, wanted since late-May for reckless driving, arrested July 4

Officials say thanks in part to public tips, Huddleston was caught Saturday and taken to jail.

Gov. JB Pritzker signs the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act into law in Chicago on July 6, 2026, surrounded by lawmakers and advocates. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Local
4 months ago
Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks

The law builds on legislation passed in California and New York to create a state-driven national standard.

A mural on the Sonya Massey Memorial Bridge
Local
4 months ago
From Massey Commission to Massey Community Action Network, how community and family want to keep Sonya’s name alive

It’s being described as an extension of the Massey Commission’s work.

Illinois schools will look to new guidelines in the battle against AI cyberbullying and rapidly evolving technology. (Credit: Pix4free.org)
IL State News
4 months ago
Illinois schools grapple with AI cyberbullying, deepfakes as new law takes effect

Educators are working to understand how best to respond to rapidly evolving technology.

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