House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, speaks to reporters outside his office on Oct. 15, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
1 month ago
Top Democrats say they would consider small changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act

Cook County chief judge to issue report that could guide new legislation.

Crime
1 month ago
SPD: Gang violence investigation nets 5 arrests, 11 guns seized this week

Police do say that they have conducted “proactive details and served search warrants on known gang members within the city.” 

Crime scene tape
Crime
1 month ago
Macoupin County pair arrested after vehicle chase and foot search

A man who allegedly led Menard County deputies on a chase ended up being found in a pond.

Crime scene tape
Crime
1 month ago
Cause of death revealed for suspect who died in police custody, dragged LeRoy officer

The Logan County Coroner’s Office told WAND News Jan. 12 that Saunders died from drug intoxication and heart disease.

Shooting
Crime
1 month ago
Interstate shootings in Illinois fall for fourth straight year with zero fatalities in 2025

State police cite 80% decrease since 2021, highlight technology and enforcement efforts.

Crime
1 month ago
Taylorville Police Department seeing increase in cryptocurrency scams

A law signed in August 2024 limited the amount of money a new user could exchange to $2,500. But scammers are now telling people to travel to multiple machines. 

Scam alert
Crime
1 month ago
Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scammers impersonating deputies

The caller threatens that a warrant will be issued if the person doesn’t comply.

Michael Upton
Crime
1 month ago
Palmyra man charged with child porn

Michael Upton is charged with ten counts of possession and two counts of dissemination.

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