SPD Seeks ”De-Escalation” Devices In New City Budget
Springfield police could soon be getting new technology aimed at de-escalating dangerous situations without injury to the suspect or the officer. The proposed new city budget includes funds for the department to acquire “bola wraps.” The devices
City Revives Library Bookmobile Idea
An effort to expand the reach of Springfield’s public library is once again included in Mayor Jim Langfelder’s proposed city budget. Langfelder is seeking funds for a bookmobile for Lincoln Library. The idea was first proposed in
COVID Numbers Still High In District 186
COVID case numbers remain at high levels in District 186. More than 450 students tested positive in the four-day period from Tuesday through Friday, after students returned following the Martin Luther King holiday. And more than 18-hundred
Some Air National Guard Members Could Face Discharge Over Vaccine Rule
Some Illinois Air National Guard members could be facing discharge in the coming weeks for refusing to comply with the Guard’s COVID vaccination requirement. Newschannel 20 reports that while some Guard members are seeking health or religious
Clinics Seek To Help Out-Of-State Women Obtain Abortions In Illinois
Two clinics in the Metro East are partnering on a new “logistics center” aimed at helping women from other states obtain abortions in Illinois. As other states are imposing tighter restrictions on abortion, more women are seeking
Family Says Wounded Cop On Long Road To Recovery
The family of a Bradley police officer who was critically wounded in an attack that killed his partner says he is making progress in his recovery. A statement issued through Illinois State Police says Tyler Bailey has