Gary Freeman mugshot from Sangamon County Jail
Crime
1 month ago
Man arrested for having various drugs and cash in his possession

Several suspected drugs and “a large sum” of cash were found in a search.

IL State News
1 month ago
Alexi’s new program takes on car insurers

A state senator says, “Having predictable insurance costs cannot be more important.”

Vontrez Haynes
Crime
1 month ago
Kidnapping arrest made at Washington Park

Vontrez Haynes was also wanted on a Retail Theft warrant.

Local
1 month ago
Southern Illinois lawmaker calls for special session on energy costs, grid reliability

Severin said the task force could listen to consumer concerns while addressing issues related to the performance and reliability of power generation and transmission.

UIS Athletics
Sports
1 month ago
UIS Tennis earns ITA academic awards

Twelve athletes achieved grade point averages of at least 3.5 during the academic year.

Crime
1 month ago
Crime of the Week: Arrest made in 2024 death of woman found on I-55, but public help still needed

A $5,000 reward is possible for any information that leads to additional arrests or convictions.

Springfield Fire Crews were on the scene Wednesday morning for a fire at the Sangamon Towers apartment complex.
Local
1 month ago
Fire causes damage to downtown apartment building

Officials say at least two people were hurt.

Education
1 month ago
Budzinski applauds release of $5.5 billion in withheld education funds

Following the letter, the administration first released $1.3 billion for 21st Century Community Learning Centers on July 21.

This home at 541 E. Black Ave. in Springfield is the former home of cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post.
Local
1 month ago
Cereal heiress’ home could be landmarked

Marjorie Merriweather Post spent early years at 541 E. Black Ave.

Oliver Bayless suffered injuries during his birth in May, 2018, leading to his death the following February.
Local
1 month ago
Jury awards $17 million to Macon County family following death of infant son

The lawsuit was connected to care the mother received, and which allegedly led to the boy’s death

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