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Sangamon County Coroner office
Crime
1 year ago
Sangamon County Coroner confirms homicide and identity in suspected domestic violence case

The autopsy showed the 65-year-old died from blunt force injuries to the head, with the manner of death declared a homicide.

Michael Egan, seen in bodycam footage from the Springfield Police Department, is questioned at the crash scene by an Illinois State Police trooper.
Crime
1 year ago
Egan case means an earful for Springfield city council

Distrust of police rises as four cops are disciplined for mishandling scene of suspected DUI

Springfield Police squad
Local
1 year ago
Man dead after jumping into Sangamon River following possible domestic violence incident

Springfield Police responded to a possible domestic violence incident around noon Monday in the 4000 block of Sand Hill Road.

judge's gavel
Crime
1 year ago
Former teacher sentenced to 60 years for child exploitation, pornography crimes

Power is a former substitute teacher, choir director and theater director in central Illinois.

Police theorize the truck hit a bump near this railroad bridge on Binney Station Road near Staunton and threw Davenport from the truck. Bottom Inset (Kirtis Davenport)
Crime
1 year ago
‘You are flying.’ Inside the harrowing 100-mile police chase in Sangamon County

Motorcycle shop burglary suspect died in the triple-digit pursuit 

Crime
1 year ago
Four Springfield police officers disciplined after internal investigation into crash involving retired sergeant

Timeline, body-worn camera footage and police reports were released as part of department’s efforts to maintain transparency, according to Chief Ken Scarlette.

Lincoln Statue at IL Capitol
Local
1 year ago
IL House Republicans concerned about public safety

The legislators dont have much time to persuade the other side. Their House bills would have to make it to the Senate by Friday.

Crime Stoppers
Crime
1 year ago
Multiple propane tanks stolen in early morning theft at Springfield hardware store

The individuals used bolt cutters to gain entry before taking multiple 40-pound propane tanks.

Watts
Crime
1 year ago
Springfield man arrested for first degree murder in Stevenson Drive shooting

Watts is being held in the Sangamon County Jail awaiting formal charges by the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office. 

Crime
1 year ago
Massey chair: Community doesn’t support us

Kruse: Business community support is lacking, as is buy-in from county board

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