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Sean Grayson's new Sangamon County Jail mugshot
Local
4 months ago
Former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson seeks medical release

Grayson has served less than six months of a 20-year sentence for the murder of Sonya Massey.

Traci Kinsley (at podium), principal of the high school at Monarch Youth Center, speaks to the graduates Monday, June 29.
Local
4 months ago
First high school graduation held at new junevile correctional facility in Lincoln

Officials referred to Monarch in 2025 as a sort of new approach to juvenile corrections.

The Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
4 months ago
Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations

Andrew Boutros, the U.S attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, said the massive review will include all pending grand jury proceedings in his district as well as other presentations by prosecutors going back almost 20 years.

FILE - Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling watches a march to the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon,File)
IL State News
4 months ago
Head of the Chicago Police Department to retire after 3 years in the position

Murders and shootings, which are typically the focal points for crime in Chicago, have fluctuated over the last few years, but so far they are down this year by 32% and 41%, respectively, compared to 2023, according to the most recent department crime statistics.

Flock safety police law enforcement license plate reader setup outside to help catch vehicle speeders.
Local
4 months ago
Springfield City Council may extend contract for license plate readers

“It’s a very impactful tool,” said Behl. “One of the most impactful tools that we have.”

A vote-by-mail drop box is pictured in Sangamon County, blocks away from the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Crime
4 months ago
Vermilion County woman sentenced for voting twice in federal election

Brenda Knuth, 61, was sentenced on June 26 to 3 years probation and ordered to pay a $2,500 fine. 

U.S. Attorney Gregory Gilmore holds Maisy, his office's new therapy dog.
Local
4 months ago
New facility dog helps victims in federal cases across central Illinois

“Testifying in court and being interviewed regarding a crime can be very traumatic and stressful,” Gilmore said. “Studies have shown that a facility dog can lower the stress level of victims and witnesses.”

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