Suspect Charged In Arson At Planned Parenthood Peoria Facility
A suspect is facing federal charges in the arson fire that heavily damaged a Planned Parenthood facility in Peoria. 32-year-old Tyler Massengill of Chillicothe is charged with malicious use of fire and an explosive with the
Top Chicago Prosecutor Stepping Down
The top federal prosecutor in Chicago, who oversaw indictments and prosecutions of a number of major Illinois political officials, will be stepping down in the weeks ahead. The departure of U.S. Attorney John Lausch was announced
Chicago Prosecutor Tapped To Review Discovery Of Biden Classified Documents
The top federal prosecutor in Chicago has been assigned to investigate the discovery of around ten classified documents in a closet at a Washington, D.C. office used by President Biden in the years after he served as
FBI Searching For Victims In Child Porn Investigation
The Springfield bureau of the FBI is looking for potential victims in the investigation of a Central Illinois man charged with child pornography. 43-year-old Trent Lilly of Shelby County is facing multiple charges accusing him of
Taylorville Man Sentenced For Child Porn, Ordered To Pay Thousands To Victim
A Taylorville man has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for possession of child pornography. 53-year-old William Single pleaded guilty earlier this year to federal charges. The U.S. Attorney’s office presented evidence that Single
Girard Man Sentenced On Meth, Firearm Charges
A Girard man will spend ten years behind bars following his guilty plea on federal drug and gun charges. 36-year-old Michael Pitman was on parole in May of 2021 when state corrections officers conducted a compliance
Coles County Man Headed To Prison For Tax Fraud
A Coles County businessman has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for tax fraud. Federal prosecutors say 53-year-old Jay Edward Fisher deducted Social Security and Medicare taxes from the paychecks of employees at his
Springfield Man Sentenced To Ten Years In Child Sex Case
A Springfield man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for attempting to entice a minor into sexual activity. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 61-year-old Stacey Furlow engaged in online discussions with a person that
U.S. Attorney Launches Environmental Justice Initiative
The U.S. Attorney for Central Illinois has launched an environmental justice initiative to ensure that poor and under-served communities do not disproportionately suffer from the effects of pollution and climate change. U.S. Attorney Greg Harris says
U.S. Attorney Assembles Team To Address Election Complaints
The U.S. Attorney in Springfield has named a team of lawyers who will spearhead the office’s efforts to address concerns and complaints related to Election Day. U.S. Attorney Greg Harris says the lawyers will respond to