Illinois businesses battle retail theft

(The Center Square) – Small businesses are on the front lines of combating retail theft in Illinois. National Federation of Independent Business Illinois State Director Chris Davis said Illinois sees the threat of retail crime and is

Car-Pedestrian Accident Victim Identified

Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon has identified the pedestrian who was killed when he was struck by a vehicle Friday night.   69-year-old Gordon Matthews was hit Friday  night near Route 29 and Tuxhorn Road. He was