Crime
1 year ago
Longest-serving state legislative leader exploited the public trust, prosecutors say

Madigan, Illinois’ House speaker for more than three decades and a former state Democratic Party chairman, is charged in a 23-count indictment with racketeering conspiracy, using interstate facilities in aid of bribery, wire fraud and attempted extortion.

Business
1 year ago
Workforce summit at LLCC highlights technical education and calls for more funding

Participants stressed the need to shift perceptions away from the belief that a four-year college degree is the only pathway to a well-paying job.

Sonya Massey in her kitchen on bodycam footage
Crime
1 year ago
“Justice delayed is justice denied”

Grayson pre-trial hearing pushed back six weeks

Local
1 year ago
Teen arrested… but no place to put him

The arrested boy met the criteria for incarceration, but there was no available placement throughout the state.

Local
1 year ago
The City of Springfield Announces Trick-or-Treating Hours for October 31

·         Parents and guardians, please accompany young children and ensure they are visible with reflective clothing or costumes.

Local
1 year ago
Massey Commission to hold first official hearing

Members of the public will have a chance to speak.

Mike Madigan
Crime
1 year ago
4 decades after rising to power and nearly 4 years since his fall, former Speaker Madigan goes to trial

Lengthy jury selection portends arduous trial for ousted Democratic powerbroker.

Local
1 year ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Warm to start the week

Chance for isolated showers on Tuesday and Friday.

Local
1 year ago
October is Fire Prevention Month

Here are a few key holiday fire safety tips to keep in mind:

Sports
1 year ago
Former Bears quarterback Jay Cutler charged with DUI, possession of handgun after traffic accident

Police say they responded to an accident, and it appeared that Cutler’s vehicle rear-ended another.