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Grayson's Appeal to Dismiss Second-Degree Murder Conviction Denied
The Fourth District Appellate Court has denied an appeal to dismiss the second-degree murder conviction of Sean Grayson
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Stratton Makes Her Case in U.S. Senate Race
Stratton said one of her priorities is ensuring access to health care.
8h ago
No Criminal Charges to Be Filed Against Former Staff Members of The Phoenix Center
The Phoenix Center announced on Facebook on Thursday that Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser told the agency this...
8h ago
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Pawnee Man Charged with Possessing and Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
The Illinois Attorney General's office said a statewide grand jury indicted 24-year-old Cole Crowder on October 9. He turned ...
8h ago
Illinois Medical Debt Relief Program Has Erased Over $1.4 Billion in Medical Debt
The state has erased over $1.4 billion in medical debt for almost 700,000 Illinoisans for pennies on the dollar, two years af...
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Pritzker Shares Tax Information
The returns show Pritzker's income mostly came from capital gains, earned interest and dividends as he does not take a salary...
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Brooklyn, New York Man Dies in Early Morning Accident on I-55
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon said the 55-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:45 a.m.
Oct 15, 2026
Youth Hunters Take Record Number of Deer During Youth Harvest
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said 4,852 deer were taken October 10 through 12, breaking the old record of mor...
Oct 15, 2026
Sangamon County Man Arrested on Domestic Battery Charges Leads to Seizure of Illegal Drugs and Weapons
Charges against 39-year-old Larry Gillespie of Rochester include domestic battery and possession of a weapon by a felon. Gill...
Oct 14, 2026
Former Alderwoman to Run for Springfield Mayor
Gail Simpson did not release a formal announcement but told a small group of supporters on Monday in a video posted on Facebo...
Oct 14, 2026
Gregory Introduces Amendment to ShotSpotter Contract
During Tuesday's Committee of the Whole meeting of the council, Ward 2 Alderman Shawn Gregory introduced an amendment to the ...
Oct 14, 2026
Sangamon County Board to Consider Proposal to Move to Meetings to Wednesday
Board member Sam Cahnman introduced the proposal, co-sponsored by board members Sheila Feipel and Tony DelGiorno, to move me...
Oct 14, 2026
Springfield Man Charged in Fatal Crash
Ethan Harbour is charged with aggravated driving under the influence.
Oct 14, 2026
Bettenhousen 100 and Allen Crowe Memorial 100 to be Run Weekend Before State Fair in 2027
Promoters said the move will give the events their own weekend, which will allow an expanded schedule and the return of infie...
Oct 14, 2026
Passenger Who Died in Accident Near Intersection of North 11th St and E. Madison Identified
Sean Clark, 21, of Athens was a passenger in one of the vehicles and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Oct 13, 2026
ALPLM to Host "Abe's Haunted Hollow"
The Museum will be decorated for the occasion and the event will even feature a visit to one of the séances that Mary ...
Oct 13, 2026
IDOT and IDNR Reminds Illinois Drivers to be Aware of Deer on the Road This Fall
Sangamon County recorded 355 crashes involving deer last year, the fourth highest in the state.
Oct 13, 2026
Flu Season Starting Early
Memorial Health Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Ted Clark said getting a flu shot early give the body time to build protection sin...
Oct 13, 2026
McKendree University Alumnus Pleads Guilty
Capitol News Illinois reports 40-year-old Rustin Berkshire of Vincennes, Indiana was arrested in September 2025 on charges of...
Oct 13, 2026
Local Food Infrastructure Program Accepting Grant Applications
The program was established last year and has distributed more than $4 million. Grant applications are available until Novemb...
Oct 13, 2026
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Ward 8 Alderwoman Erin Conley Decides Not to Run for Re-Election
Ward 8 Alderwoman Erin Conley said on her Facebook page that "heavy situations" in her personal life as well as wor...
Oct 12, 2026
Williamsville Woman Charged with Scott's Law Violation and DUI
ISP said the driver, 43-year-old Tiffany Sipes of Williamsville, was charged with a Scott's Law violation and driving under t...
Oct 12, 2026
Authorities Looking for Help in Locating Suspect in Mama Lee's Sandbar Break-In
The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office said an arrest warrant was issued last week for 46-year-old Troy Rathbone.
Oct 12, 2026
