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Crime
2 years ago
Inmate escapes from Sangamon County Jail

Jones left the jail after mingling with three other inmates who were released from custody.

Local
2 years ago
Multiple vehicle burglaries draws Sangamon/Menard Crimestoppers

Security cameras captured a black man with a buzz cut wearing a black vest, navy basketball shorts and white Nike Shoes breaking into vehicles. 

Crime
2 years ago
Coroner’s affidavit shows as many as 800 human remains could have been misidentified

No criminal charges have been filed against former Carlinville funeral director.

Crime
2 years ago
4 people fatally shot on Chicago-area train, police say

CTA said security camera video “proved to be vital” in helping investigators.

Local
2 years ago
Women behind bars are often survivors of abuse

A new series of laws aims to reduce their sentences.

Crime
2 years ago
Springfield restaurant owner will do prison time for fraudulent loan applications

Hernandez-Lopez was aware of falsified documents submitted to loan providers and acted to conceal the fraudulent nature of the documents.

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Crime
2 years ago
Sister of murder suspect arrested in McClinton shooting case

Daniels was arrested for conspiracy to commit murder and aggravated battery.

Reed
Crime
2 years ago
Man accused of murdering DCFS worker found guilty, but mentally ill

Diedre Silas was killed while making a home visit in Thayer in 2022.

Crime
2 years ago
Multiple people struck by car near 5th and North Grand early Thursday morning; driver arrested

The vehicle ran over the legs of a woman who had been sitting on the sidewalk.

Reed
Crime
2 years ago
Benjamin Reed pleads insanity for murder of DCFS worker

Various psychiatrists had diagnosed Reed with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, cannabis abuse, nicotine dependency, and a personality disorder with antisocial and borderline traits.

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