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Crime
3 weeks ago
Proposals would tighten loopholes to snare more child sex offenders

Lawmaker: “We have a duty to put protections and consequences in place.”

Crime
4 weeks ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed solving Illiopolis burglary

$1,000 worth of tools stolen from a job site.

The Illinois Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a state law that prohibits people with any felony conviction from owning or possessing a firearm. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
4 weeks ago
Illinois Supreme Court weighs challenge to state gun restriction

Appeal challenges law prohibiting nonviolent felons from possessing firearms.

Local
4 weeks ago
City is a step closer to buying this $445,000 armored truck

Williams wants budget cuts for all departments.

Village of Moweaqua
Local
4 weeks ago
Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies to answer calls in Moweaqua

“There will be a larger demand on the limited staff I have,” said Shelby County Sheriff Brian McReynolds.

Willie and Ashley Wardlow
Crime
4 weeks ago
Springfield couple arrested after young girl tied up, severely beaten

Willie Wardlow III, 32, and Ashley Wardlow, 40, were arrested Sunday and face various charges.

Moweaqua Police badge
Local
4 weeks ago
Police chief, all officers resign from Moweaqua Police Department

Locke said Hale did not give her a reason for the resignation.

Randy Crockett
Crime
4 weeks ago
UPDATE: Man arrested following Friday night shooting death in Springfield

Randy Crockett, 23, was arrested on weapons charges.

The sun sets on the press box of the Lion’s Field football stadium at Carterville High School on March 3, 2026, in Carterville, Illinois. (Photo by Lylee Gibbs)
Crime
1 month ago
Carterville school employee placed on leave for sexual abuse over a year after FBI received tip

Sheriff says the case sat dormant for 15 months due to lack of evidence, on-the-record statements.

FILE - Federal immigration officers confront protesters outside Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)
National
1 month ago
Faith leaders push for access to ICE detention centers during Lent and Ramadan

“In systems that are made to break them, it is very important that they not only get that care, but they also get adequate care with someone that can help them make meaning of their situation by bringing God,” chaplain Nosayba Mahmoud said.

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