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Crime

Pinckneyville Correctional Center is pictured in southern Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
IL State News
6 months ago
Oversight panel OKs rule on digitized prison mail in Illinois with new changes

The rule now makes exceptions for certain photos, privileged mail and used books.

Several immigration enforcement agents push back media and protestors as U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino makes his way out of the federal courthouse in downtown Chicago on Oct. 28, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
6 months ago
Judge hesitant to grant dismissal of lawsuit over immigration agents’ use-of-force tactics in Chicago

Citing Wednesday’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis by an ICE agent, judge punts decision.

Crime
6 months ago
Second “Move Over” crash for ISP in 2026

The crash happened on I-88 near Rock Falls.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem poses with Illinois Republicans during a May 2025 visit to Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jade Aubrey)
Local
6 months ago
After fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, Illinois Democrats seek Kristi Noem’s impeachment

Kelly’s impeachment push is likely symbolic at this point due to Democrats’ minority status in the U.S. House.

Night crime scene
Crime
6 months ago
UPDATE: One dead, one injured, after Springfield east side shooting

Police are still investigating.

Quantorius Courtney
Crime
6 months ago
Man out on pretrial release arrested after home shot up in Jacksonville

No one was hurt in the shooting. 

Albert Nacteta-Ngandjui
Crime
6 months ago
Springfield man arrested for DUI crash injuring police officer

According to a police report, witnesses said Albert Nacteta-Ngandjui ran a red light, hitting an officer in the squad car. 

Domestic violence awareness
IL State News
6 months ago
New Illinois law protects workers who document violence using work devices

Amendment to VESSA ensures employees cannot be disciplined for recording evidence of abuse on employer-provided technology.

Entertainment
6 months ago
Crime of the Week: Crime Stoppers Trivia Night to be held January 31

January 31 at the BOS Center.

Car crash
Local
6 months ago
Springfield aldermen concerned about traffic crashes and bad driving

Aldermen think speed and cell phones may be factors.

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