Local
1 year ago
Massey Commission sends letters to ISP, DOJ, and IL AG seeking review of Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office

The letters call for a review of hiring practices, handling complaints, and enforcing discipline to build public trust.

Bodycam video - Sonya Massey on porch with deputy
Local
1 year ago
Optimism over Massey commission

Prof has studied Floyd case

Local
1 year ago
Litchfield soldier, American hero

Two medals for life-saving chaplain

Local
1 year ago
CWLP earns 2024 Smart Energy Provider designation

The award recognizes CWLP’s excellence in energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, renewable energy, and environmental stewardship, along with its commitment to affordable electric service. 

Local
1 year ago
Wiretaps show McClain arranging checks for Madigan loyalist fired after #MeToo allegations

Defense attorneys seek to undermine evidence that speaker knew of arrangement.

Education
1 year ago
Statewide effort planned to boost student math scores

As reading scores rebound, math scores remain below pre-pandemic levels.

Local
1 year ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Showers to start the week with a high in the upper 60s

Expect it to dry out by midweek with highs in 50s. 

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Counties with the highest unemployment in Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the counties with the highest unemployment in Illinois using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Counties are ranked by unemployment rate in July.

Crime
1 year ago
Illinois officials take first step toward construction of 2 new prisons

The Illinois Capital Development Board plans to release a bulletin to solicit proposals for a construction management team to oversee the replacement of the Logan Correctional Center and Stateville Correctional Center.