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Mike McClain, a longtime Springfield lobbyist and confidant to ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Wednesday, Feb. 12, after a jury deadlocked on all six corruption charges alleged against both him and Madigan. But McClain was convicted on related charges in the “ComEd Four” trial in 2023 and faces sentencing later this month. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
9 months ago
Feds seek nearly 6 years in prison for Madigan confidant Mike McClain

‘ComEd Four’ defendants set for sentencing more than 2 years after convictions

Scam Alert
Local
9 months ago
Helping Hands of Springfield warn of scams impersonating its workers

No cold calling asking for personal information or donations, says Helping Hands

FILE - This frame grab from video, provided by the Mexican government, shows Ovidio Guzman Lopez being detained in Culiacan, Mexico, Oct. 17, 2019. (CEPROPIE via AP File)
Crime
9 months ago
Son of ‘El Chapo’ expected to plead guilty this week to drug trafficking charges in Chicago

Speculation about a deal has been percolating for months, as behind-the-scenes negotiations have progressed quietly and slowly.

This woman is wanted in a theft and forgery investigation
Crime
9 months ago
Crime of the Week: Help wanted identifying theft, forgery suspect

Woman used fake passport to withdraw $7,000 from a bank account

Local
9 months ago
One year after Massey death, one sheriff out, another in

Former sheriff said deputy “snapped,” current sheriff says she’s working on restoring public trust

Sonya Massey's mother Donna with former NAACP President Teresa Haley
Local
9 months ago
Sonya Massey’s family speaks, one year after her death

Sonya Massey’s mother and cousin press on trying to continue her legacy

Benjamin Tarr mugshot
Crime
9 months ago
Man accused of making child porn, having sexual contact with animal

Daniel Tarr, 39, faces five felony charges and is jailed

Sangamon County Coroner office
Local
9 months ago
Body found Thursday identified, investigation continues

A cause of death has not yet been determined

Police lights
Local
9 months ago
Coroner: Human remains found in Springfield

An autopsy is scheduled for Friday

Chicago Police vehicle
IL State News
9 months ago
UPDATE: Drive-by shooting kills 4 and wounds 14 others after a party at a Chicago restaurant

An album release party was happening at the time of the shooting

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