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
8 months ago
‘You are flying.’ Inside the harrowing 100-mile police chase in Sangamon County

Motorcycle shop burglary suspect died in the triple-digit pursuit 

IL State News
8 months ago
Native American Summit

Prairie Band is still active in Illinois

Crime
8 months 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.

Local
8 months ago
Area fire departments awarded grants for vital equipment upgrades

The Office of the State Fire Marshal received 347 applications requesting approximately $7.7 million.

Lincoln Statue at IL Capitol
Local
8 months 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
8 months 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.

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
Local
8 months ago
Capital Airport evacuated due to suspicious item

Capital Airport is back to normal operations after evacuation.

Local
8 months ago
Woman found dead in Springfield field confirmed to be Georgia Holder

An autopsy done Wednesday showed no evidence of injury or trauma

Snoop Dogg
Entertainment
8 months ago
Snoop Dogg to perform at Illinois State Fair

Tickets go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster.