Local
1 year ago
Springfield protestors ‘demanding accountability’ from police

The protest is meant to address multiple issues regarding policing in Springfield, most recently the case of a retired Springfield police sergeant who severely injured two people on a motorcycle last week.

Police lights
Crime
1 year ago
Former Springfield police sergeant cited in East Lake Shore Drive accident that injured two

Additional charges may be filed against a former Springfield police sergeant pending toxicology report results.

Springfield Police squad
Crime
1 year ago
Springfield mayor asks for prayers for 19-year-old suspect shot by police; ISP investigation ongoing

The 19-year-old was shot after reportedly resisting arrest, attempting to flee, and firing a weapon in the direction of police officers.

Springfield Police Department shield
Crime
1 year ago
Police shoot suspect

SPD: He fired at officers, narrowly missing at least one

Crime
1 year ago
Inmate escapes from Sangamon County Jail

Jones left the jail after mingling with three other inmates who were released from custody.

Local
1 year ago
Multiple vehicle burglaries draws Sangamon/Menard Crimestoppers

Security cameras captured a black man with a buzz cut wearing a black vest, navy basketball shorts and white Nike Shoes breaking into vehicles. 

Crime
1 year ago
Coroner’s affidavit shows as many as 800 human remains could have been misidentified

No criminal charges have been filed against former Carlinville funeral director.

Crime
1 year ago
4 people fatally shot on Chicago-area train, police say

CTA said security camera video “proved to be vital” in helping investigators.

Local
1 year ago
Women behind bars are often survivors of abuse

A new series of laws aims to reduce their sentences.

Crime
1 year ago
Springfield restaurant owner will do prison time for fraudulent loan applications

Hernandez-Lopez was aware of falsified documents submitted to loan providers and acted to conceal the fraudulent nature of the documents.

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