Local
1 year ago
Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now the ex-House speaker heads to trial

The former Illinois House speaker is charged in a multimillion-dollar racketeering and bribery scheme that included the state’s largest utility, ComEd.

Hopson
Crime
1 year ago
Springfield man sentenced to 40 years for box cutter attack on ex-girlfriend

The judge dismissed Hopson’s apology, stating he had many chances to stop.

Crime
1 year ago
Macoupin County state’s attorney asks for special prosecutor in Heinz case

No criminal charges yet filed against former funeral home director.

Local
1 year ago
Grayson wasn’t the only deputy hired in Sangamon County with a DUI on his record

An investigation would reveal there was a loaded Glock pistol inside the crashed pickup and that hours later his blood alcohol level still registered at 0.284 – more than three times the legal limit.

Crime
1 year ago
Petersburg man arrested on child pornography charges

Illinois State Police initiated the investigation of Guernsey in June.

Springfield Police Department shield
Crime
1 year ago
UPDATE: Coroner IDs 29-year-old Ohio man killed in S. Illinois Ave. shooting

Palmer was found with 12 gunshot wounds, according to SPD. 

Crime
1 year ago
Taylorville woman sentenced after stealing more than $292K from YMCA

Her theft was discovered when the YMCA switched to an internet-based accounting software.

Crime
1 year ago
Two men found guilty in Springfield triple homicide

The victims were Bryant K. Williams, 27, from Houston, Texas, and Savante English, 27, and Keyera Gant, 25, both from Springfield.

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