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Former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan departs the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after receiving a 7 ½-year prison sentence on corruption charges on June 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
4 months ago
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan asks President Trump for pardon

Specific details about the filing are not clear. 

This FBI reward poster is being released regarding the October, 2025 triple homicide in Springfield.
Crime
4 months ago
Rewards could advance triple homicide investigation

The FBI is offering $25,000, Crime Stoppers $10,000.

Jason Wright
Crime
4 months ago
Taylorville man pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

According to Taylorville PD, they waited to release information due to the “fluid nature of the investigation.”

Crime
4 months ago
Teen pleads guilty to murder as other teen is set for court date

The second suspect in the case will be in court Thursday.

Kelly Hurst (right), managing director of the Massey Commission, speaks to the Sangamon County Board.
Local
4 months ago
Massey Commission to County Board: Do you have courage to enact recommendations?

A conversation on the final report is scheduled for Wednesday night.

Crime
4 months ago
Man charged with distributing child sexual abuse material

A 28-year-old man from Virden, IL has now been charged. His next court appearance is December 16

IL State News
4 months ago
New law limits ICE in Illinois

Pritzker shields immigrants from federal agents.

IL State News
4 months ago
Illinois State Police honors public safety protectors

The ceremony was held to recognize individuals for their significant contributions and dedication to public safety in 2024.

A Border Patrol agent wears a body camera in Chicago in October. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
4 months ago
DOJ lawyer says it’s ‘wrong to allege’ Operation Midway Blitz is over

Judge rebuffs suggestion that ending lawsuit over immigration agents’ use of force would preclude new claims.

Can you help identify this man who allegedly caused damage to Humphrey's Market?
Crime
4 months ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying who did damage to local market

More than $4,000 in damage was caused to Humphrey’s Market.

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