Crime
1 year ago
A year after end of cash bail, early research shows impact less than many hoped or feared

Jail populations down, no change in failure to appear rate, analysis shows.

Crime
1 year ago
Faith Coalition: Repeal ’94 Crime Bill

Victimizes people of color, they say

Business
1 year ago
Calculated bribe or ‘kiss up’ to Madigan? Corruption trial kicks off for former AT&T boss

Feds claim AT&T won big in Springfield only after hiring ex-Illinois House speaker’s political ally.

Local
1 year ago
Springfield man gets 20 years in plea deal

Two other men, Kelton Galmore and Larry McClain Jr., were also charged with the murders.

Crime Stoppers
Local
1 year ago
50 trees cut down on East Lake Shore Dr., now Crime of the Week

The trees, which were around 6 years old and of various types, sustained damage amounting to over $10,000.00.  

Crime
1 year ago
Protections sought for prison workers in closing of aging Illinois prison

Logan Correctional Center might be rebuilt on the Stateville site.

Crime
1 year ago
Supreme Court hears cases pertaining to detention under the SAFE-T Act

Two incarcerated individuals push for release under new law.

Crime
1 year ago
Retired Springfield police sergeant arrested on DUI charges after injuring two in crash Thursday

Evidence including a blood draw was presented to the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Local
1 year ago
Springfield protestors ‘demanding accountability’ from police

The protest is meant to address multiple issues regarding policing in Springfield, most recently the case of a retired Springfield police sergeant who severely injured two people on a motorcycle last week.

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Crime
1 year ago
Former Springfield police sergeant cited in East Lake Shore Drive accident that injured two

Additional charges may be filed against a former Springfield police sergeant pending toxicology report results.

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