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Christopher Rixner (left) and Melissa Hubbard are wanted by the Sangamon County Sheriffs Department for Retail Theft.
Crime
5 months ago
Two wanted for theft; identified through new Sheriff’s app

Despite being identified quickly, the two suspects are still wanted.

Protesters confront federal immigration officers outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)
National
6 months ago
Proposals on immigration enforcement flood into state legislatures, heightened by Minnesota action

Minnesota and Illinois, joined by their largest cities, sued the Trump administration this week.

This image taken from video shows Michael David McKee walking into the courtroom on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Rockford, Ill. (WIFR News/Pool Photo via AP)
Crime
6 months ago
Ex-husband indicted by grand jury in slaying of couple found in their Ohio home

Authorities apprehended McKee in Rockford, Illinois, last weekend.

Crime
6 months ago
‘Clean slate’ legislation signed by Governor

Many non-violent crimes can be sealed.

Left to Right: Makai Allison, Malik Allison, Kozzie Williams.
Crime
6 months ago
3 arrested as ISP investigates officer-involved shooting in Springfield

Police reports: Retribution was being sought for a recent homicide.

ISP Director Brendan Kelly provides update on investigation into Chatham crash at YNOT on April 28, 2025.
Crime
6 months ago
ISP highlights progress in fight against human trafficking during awareness month

“If we think we’re immune and that does not happen here, we’re kidding ourselves,” Kelly said. “That crime is real. The victims are real. We need to help them.”

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, speaks to reporters outside his office on Oct. 15, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
6 months ago
Top Democrats say they would consider small changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act

Cook County chief judge to issue report that could guide new legislation.

Crime
6 months ago
SPD: Gang violence investigation nets 5 arrests, 11 guns seized this week

Police do say that they have conducted “proactive details and served search warrants on known gang members within the city.” 

Crime scene tape
Crime
6 months ago
Macoupin County pair arrested after vehicle chase and foot search

A man who allegedly led Menard County deputies on a chase ended up being found in a pond.

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