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Local
3 days ago
UPDATE: Grayson’s release bid denied

Sonya Massey’s killer sought “compassionate release” because he has cancer.

Local
3 days ago
Women’s pro baseball: their time has come

The seven-week season starts Saturday, and all games will be at Robin Roberts Stadium.

Local
3 days ago
State money for those removed from SNAP

$400 payments come Saturday.

Body camera video depicts former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson seconds before he shot and killed Sonya Massey in her kitchen. Within that image, Grayson’s hand-written note shows his description of the encounter. (Capitol News Illinois illustration by Jerry Nowicki, document obtained via FOIA request)
Local
3 days ago
Sean Grayson, seeking medical release from his murder sentence, still maintains Sonya Massey ‘attacked’ him

State’s attorney opposes release of former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy.

Cierra Coker
Local
3 days ago
Woman found guilty for death of toddler in second trial

The first trial in August 2025 was declared a mistrial because the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict.

Local
4 days ago
Justice Miller’s big bequest

$3.2 million includes $1.2 million for seven women- and children-focused charities.

Vault 66 Pinball
Local
4 days ago
Pinball has arrived downtown

Vault 66 joins Dumb Records as pinball parlors.

Crime
4 days ago
Crash kills driver police were chasing

Christian County deputy aborted the chase because of high speeds.

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