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Three people were killed Thursday at the house, seen left, in the 3000 block of Hoover Ave.
Crime
6 months ago
‘It’s got to stop’: Family member speaks out after relatives killed in Springfield shooting

“My baby is not coming back. You shot her in the head … You killed her in front of her son that I have comfort. She is not coming back. Do you know what you’ve done?” said Kinisha Mahr, Mhynesha’s mother.  

FBI
Crime
6 months ago
FBI Springfield reports 35 arrests in ‘Summer Heat’ crackdown on violent crime

Johnson explained that the FBI’s task forces worked with police departments across all 84 counties covered by the Springfield office.

Rodly Pierre
Crime
6 months ago
Springfield man charged with Kiwanis Park attempted kidnapping

Rodly Pierre, 34, faces several charges.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan exits Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse on June 13 after receiving a 7 ½-year sentence for corruption. The former speaker reported to a federal prison in West Virginia on Monday, eight months after a jury convicted him on 10 of 23 counts of corruption, including bribery, in February. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
6 months ago
Ex-Speaker Madigan reports to West Virginia prison to begin 7 1/2-year sentence

7th Circuit ruled earlier this month against Madigan’s bid to remain free during appeal

Police lights
Crime
6 months ago
Armed robbery in Rochester; suspects may be in Springfield: Police

Police call it an “isolated incident.”

Illinois State Police stand guard as people including members of the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL) gather outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)
IL State News
6 months ago
Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now

Perry said she found no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois during Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Three people were killed Thursday at the house, seen left, in the 3000 block of Hoover Ave.
Crime
6 months ago
Coroner: Two adults and child died in triple homicide

The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office and the Sangamon County Coroner’s Office have released new information.

Springfield Police Department shield
Crime
6 months ago
Shooting under investigation

Victim is a 16-year-old girl.

Vermilion Advantage
Business
6 months ago
Vermilion Advantage CEO resigns amid bribery, misconduct investigation

Mike Marron steps down as Illinois State Police probe allegations involving county officials and economic development group.

Samuel Britz (file)
Crime
6 months ago
Man allegedly flees, but is still convicted of sexual assault of a minor

Samuel Britz allegedly fled to Chicago, but was still convicted of a series of sexual assaults starting in 2018.

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