Trump
Local
2 years ago
Reactions to guilty verdict in Trump trial

Government officials in Illinois are reacting to former President Donald Trump being found guilty on 34 felony counts.

Local
2 years ago
“Reasonable cause” Purchase double-dipped

UPDATED: Alderwoman’s response via Facebook neither admits nor denies wrongdoing

Crime
2 years ago
Trump guilty on 34 felony counts

The jury in Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial has found the former president guilty of all 34 felony counts against him.

Local
2 years ago
Ribbon cutting for new fire station No. 8

Mayor Buscher was among the many city and state leaders on hand for the event.

Local
2 years ago
Springfield man dead after motorcycle accident at Mansion and Curran Roads

The motorcyclist was transported from the scene by ambulance to Springfield Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:17 p.m.

Jeffrey Dyer
Crime
2 years ago
Taylorville man arrested on child pornography charges

Taylorville Police executed a search warrant at an apartment late Wednesday night, deploying the Emergency Response Team

Crime
2 years ago
Meth conviction

Weapons convictions, too

Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, debates a broad election bil
Local
2 years ago
Lawmakers OK bill to require ‘faithful’ electors in 2024, loosen campaign finance rules  

Legislative package also reforms voter list access, some local officials’ salaries 

Local
2 years ago
Grocery tax repeal a mixed bag

Local government can levy more taxes now

Secret Service
Crime
2 years ago
Jacksonville man sentenced for threats against President Biden and others

Evidence showed the defendant used social media to threaten violence against the President, his family, a former President, Secretary of State, and various members of Congress.