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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
State law banning concealed carry on public transit ruled unconstitutional

Limited ruling applies only to plaintiffs; both sides considering next steps.

Local
2 years ago
Let’s shoot hoops in the Doris!

Y fetes local lawmaker

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.

Local
2 years ago
Proposed ordinance banning camping criticized for criminalizing homelessness

The ordinance was up for emergency passage after a camper died from an overdose two weeks ago and another camper was run over last week.

Education
2 years ago
Bigger deficit greets D-186

Will district erase it as it did this year?

Local
2 years ago
Giannoulias Launches Teen Organ Donation Initiative

The idea is to get high school student leaders to recruit donors.

Massey funeral banner
Local
2 years ago
Massey Commission to hold first listening session

Approximately 200 applications were received from local residents interested in serving on the commission.

Local
2 years ago
Stop arm extensions installed on all 190 District school buses

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Springfield Public Schools District 186 and its transportation […]