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Local
2 weeks ago
De Witt County man accused of child porn

Attorney general’s office says the investigation into Christian Lane, 29, took several weeks.

Local
2 weeks ago
Cahnman takes another stab at recall

The petition needs 6,359 signatures by Monday.

Local
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Grayson’s release bid denied

Sonya Massey’s killer sought “compassionate release” because he has cancer.

Body camera video depicts former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson seconds before he shot and killed Sonya Massey in her kitchen. Within that image, Grayson’s hand-written note shows his description of the encounter. (Capitol News Illinois illustration by Jerry Nowicki, document obtained via FOIA request)
Local
2 weeks ago
Sean Grayson, seeking medical release from his murder sentence, still maintains Sonya Massey ‘attacked’ him

State’s attorney opposes release of former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy.

Cierra Coker
Local
2 weeks ago
Woman found guilty for death of toddler in second trial

The first trial in August 2025 was declared a mistrial because the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict.

Crime
2 weeks ago
Crash kills driver police were chasing

Christian County deputy aborted the chase because of high speeds.

Crime
3 weeks ago
Water meter theft is Crime of the Week

It happened June 29 in Illiopolis.

Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center (File photo by Whitney Curtis for ProPublica & Capitol News Illinois)
Crime
3 weeks ago
Pritzker defends Choate layoffs

The governor awaits ISP report on January’s fatal East St Louis shooting.

Springfield Police Department shield
Local
3 weeks ago
SPD: Zero tolerance on guns

Officers seized nine weapons and made eight arrests in seven hours late Saturday and early Sunday.