Crime
10 months ago
New higher ed opportunities for state troopers

College credits are automatic upon completion of academy

Crime scene tape
Crime
10 months ago
Springfield sees rise in serious crime in 2024, with increases in violent and drug-related offenses

Crimes against society, which include drug, weapon, and prostitution offenses, saw the biggest percentage increase—more than 32% overall.

Local
10 months ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Dry with mild temps

Springfield, IL  (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – It’s shaping up to be a relatively mild […]

Jacksonville Police Department
Crime
10 months ago
Jacksonville officer injured in large parking lot fight, multiple arrests made

One officer was injured while attempting to make an arrest during the large fight.

SPD promotions and recruits
Local
10 months ago
Springfield Police Department promotes three officers, swears in seven new officers

Mayor Misty Buscher and Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette promoted three officers for their dedicated service and swore in seven new SPD officers on Wednesday.

I-155 in Logan County
Local
10 months ago
UPDATE: 12-hour standoff with ISP on I-155 has ended

ISP says troopers are not responding to a shooting but have not released any more information at this time.

Crime Stoppers
Crime
10 months ago
Crime Stoppers seeks tips in construction site theft

A man broke into the Illinois Principals Association construction site at 2940 Baker Dr.

Lincoln Statue at Capitol
IL State News
10 months ago
Illinois House lawmakers file almost 1,800 new bills only 2 weeks into legislative session

Notable bills legalize psilocybin, create new alternative to incarceration, ban single-use plastic and paper.

Local
10 months ago
ICE, trafficking, and filling vacancies big topics at Springfield City Council

Springfield, IL  (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Recent controversies made an appearance again at Springfield […]

Sangamon County Juvenile Detention Center
Local
10 months ago
Sangamon County Juvenile Detention Center reopens

With the new security measures in place, including the use a body scanner, and adequate staffing levels the administrative office gave approval for Sangamon County to begin accepting juveniles who meet criteria for detention.