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Crime

Screenshot taken from body camera video of an Illinois State Police trooper who captured the fatal shooting Rachel Tarrence by another trooper on Jan. 4, 2026, in the drive-thru window of an East St. Louis liquor store. (Photo from ISP website)
IL State News
4 weeks ago
Prosecutors decline to charge Illinois State Police trooper in fatal shooting of mother of 3

The ruling comes after a 6-month investigation into whether the use of force was lawful.

Daniel Ryan
Local
4 weeks ago
Former Leland Grove police chief indicted on new charges

Ryan is due back in court Aug. 13.

A Sangamon County Sheriffs Department vehicle.
Local
4 weeks ago
Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy resigns after DUI arrest

The resignation was effective immediately.

Screenshot taken from body camera video of an Illinois State Police trooper who captured the fatal shooting Rachel Tarrence by another trooper on Jan. 4, 2026, in the drive-thru window of an East St. Louis liquor store. (Photo from ISP website)
IL State News
4 weeks ago
A woman’s death was the first fatal shooting by Illinois State Police this year. Were the trooper’s actions justified?

Six months after ISP completed its investigation, prosecutors have yet to issue a ruling.

A woman in a black floral dress wearing sunglasses leads a small group outdoors, with men nearby wearing dark clothing and a brick building in the background.
Crime
1 month ago
State Rep. Carol Ammons, husband, plead not guilty to corruption charges

Supporters claim racial motives in prosecution; launch legal defense fund.

Salenzio Anderson
Local
1 month ago
Springfield man sentenced to short prison term for dog fighting ring

Police say a pool was found at the address that was used as a dog fighting ring.

crime scene tape
Crime
1 month ago
2 teens charged in fatal shootings of 5 Illinois family members

A 16-year-old boy will be prosecuted as an adult, while the case against a 15-year-old girl will start in juvenile court.

Springfield Police Department shield
Local
1 month ago
SPD sergeant accused of DUI

Sgt. Lindzee Carpenter was stopped in Chatham on July 4.

Gray Ford police SUV with flashing red lights, side markings read 'POLICE' and 'NOKOMIS', parked on a city street near a building entrance.
Local
1 month ago
Nokomis City Council elects to keep police department open

Nokomis will rely on the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies to help fill gaps.

Gov. JB Pritzker plays Connect 4 with children following an event to open a new sports park in Springfield on April 28, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
1 month ago
Pritzker signs new laws on birth control, AI regulations, play-based learning

Governor signed 31 bills Friday as he continues evaluating measures.

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