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Joselyn Walsh, one of six people charge by federal prosecutors in connection to a September 2025 protest in Broadview, sings outside the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago in November. Conspiracy charges against her and another defendant were officially dropped on Friday, March 13. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Crime
4 months ago
Charges dismissed for 2 of ‘Broadview 6’ ICE facility protesters

Lawyers seek evidence showing ‘improper influence’ by Trump over ‘political’ prosecutions.

The sun sets on the press box of the Lion’s Field football stadium at Carterville High School on March 3, 2026, in Carterville, Illinois. (Photo by Lylee Gibbs)
Crime
4 months ago
Carterville football coach on leave is subject of investigators’ subpoenas

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Board of Education sent requests for personnel records of the employee.

Local
4 months ago
Sheriff hopes for full term, while former deputy hopes to replace her

Challenger hopes rank-and-file cops carry him.

The Illinois Supreme Court held a session on the campus of Western Illinois University in Macomb on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as part of its tradition of “riding the circuit,” which is meant to make the court more accessible to people in all parts of the state. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
4 months ago
Illinois Supreme Court travels to Macomb to hear cases on pretrial release, student transportation

Chief Justice says ‘riding the circuit’ is a tradition dating back to Medieval England.

Crime
4 months ago
Proposals would tighten loopholes to snare more child sex offenders

Lawmaker: “We have a duty to put protections and consequences in place.”

Crime
4 months ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed solving Illiopolis burglary

$1,000 worth of tools stolen from a job site.

The Illinois Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a state law that prohibits people with any felony conviction from owning or possessing a firearm. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
4 months ago
Illinois Supreme Court weighs challenge to state gun restriction

Appeal challenges law prohibiting nonviolent felons from possessing firearms.

Local
4 months ago
City is a step closer to buying this $445,000 armored truck

Williams wants budget cuts for all departments.

Village of Moweaqua
Local
4 months ago
Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies to answer calls in Moweaqua

“There will be a larger demand on the limited staff I have,” said Shelby County Sheriff Brian McReynolds.

Willie and Ashley Wardlow
Crime
4 months ago
Springfield couple arrested after young girl tied up, severely beaten

Willie Wardlow III, 32, and Ashley Wardlow, 40, were arrested Sunday and face various charges.

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