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Joseph Leckner, 35, is accused of beating a puppy in Taylorville.
Crime
2 months ago
Police: Video shows Taylorville man beating puppy to death

Joseph A. Leckner is charged with Animal Cruelty.

Kwain Karrick (left) and Hollie Bracco remain held in the Sangamon County Jail as of Friday, April 17.
Crime
2 months ago
Parents face charges after 4 kids found alone in unsanitary Springfield home

According to the department, the home was full of trash, animal waste, and bugs.

Long John Silver's storefront with a tall yellow inflatable fish outside and a 'Now Open' marquee in front.
Local
2 months ago
New Long John Silver’s now open on Dirksen

The new location is just down the street from its old location.

Buddy -- Animal Protective League Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 months ago
Meet Buddy — APL Pet of the Week

Big heart, bigger energy!

Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, takes a picture of the vote board in the Illinois House after the passage of a bill in May 2023. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
2 months ago
House approves Pritzker initiative to regulate social media algorithms

Plan seeks to make children’s social media feeds less addictive.

State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado speaks on the House floor on Wednesday, April 15. (Capitol News Illinois phot by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
2 months ago
Latin American history, pet custody bills advance in Springfield ahead of deadline

Lawmakers moving dozens of measures as legislature enters final 6-week stretch.

Chicago Bears
Sports
2 months ago
Bears have plenty of options in NFL draft in trying to improve team

The Bears could use some more help protecting Caleb Williams and taking down the other team’s quarterback.

Connor Bedard poster on the side of a building.
Sports
2 months ago
Connor Bedard’s next contract is a top priority for the Blackhawks in an important offseason

“We’ll get that done, and we’ll get to work soon on that,” Davidson said.

O'Hare Airport Terminal 5
IL State News
2 months ago
Federal officials order flight cuts at Chicago O’Hare to reduce airport delays

“If you book a ticket, we want you and your family to have the certainty that you’ll fly without endless delays and cancellations,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement.

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