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James Wilburn (left) and Sen. Doris Turner, D-Springfield, attend a news conference in the Capitol about Turner’s police hiring bill. Wilburn’s daughter Sonya Massey was killed in 2024 by a Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Bridgette Fox)
Crime
7 months ago
Prisoner Review Board reform, changes to police hiring, tornado-safe warehouses clear General Assembly

One of the bills was in response to Sonya Massey’s death

FILE - People gather to light candles in a makeshift memorial to honor Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim who were killed as they left an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, during a candlelight vigil outside of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Crime
7 months ago
Suspect in shooting of Israeli Embassy staffers railed against Gaza war in online posts

Suspect, from Chicago, participated in protests there

ALPLM Fire
Local
7 months ago
Fire causes damage near ALPLM

One person may be injured

Illinois Supreme Court
Crime
8 months ago
Springfield attorney’s law license to be suspended

Salena Young allegedly falsified time sheets and forwarded confidential emails to others

Federal Courthouse in Peoria
Crime
8 months ago
Two Peorians accused of spa robberies — including one in Jacksonville

Two caught after Jacksonville robbery

Crime
8 months ago
Crime of the Week: Support Crime Stoppers golf outing, fundraisers

Ways you can support Crime Stoppers coming up

Law enforcement work the scene after two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum, Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
IL State News
8 months ago
UPDATE: FBI investigates killing of 2 staff members of Israeli Embassy as act of targeted violence

Suspect, who reportedly confessed, is from Illinois

Nick Zummo and Joe Behl
Crime
8 months ago
Deputy Police, Fire chiefs become the two tops

Zummo and Behl approved unanimously by the Springfield City Council

Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter speaks at the annual "State of the Springfield Area" event.
Local
8 months ago
County Board chair praises Massey Commission at ‘State of the Springfield Area’

Van Meter spoke during the “State of Greater Springfield” event Tuesday

City Water Light and Power logo
Local
8 months ago
CWLP warns, Watch out for door-to-door scams

If someone from CWLP does come to your door, they will be wearing a CWLP shirt or hat or driving a CWLP vehicle.

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