Moore Family Attorneys React To EMT Hearing Testimony
The attorneys for the family of Earl Moore, Jr., say testimony at a hearing for his accused killers was startling, and shows that Moore did not have to die. During Friday’s preliminary hearing, an investigator testified
No Evidence Of Injury Or Trauma In Springfield Man’s Death
The Sangamon County coroner says there was no evidence of injury or trauma on the body of a man found dead inside a Springfield home Friday. Emergency crews were dispatched to the home in the 11-hundred
Springfield City Budget Hearings Begin This Week
Hearings on the proposed Springfield city budget get underway this week. The first hearing will be Tuesday at 5:30pm, and will focus on a budget overview and the budgets for elected officials, including the mayor, treasurer,
Convicted Sex Offender Now Facing Child Porn Charges
A convicted sex offender is now charged in Christian County with possession of child pornography. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office and the Christian County state’s attorney filed the charges against 36-year-old Billy Hulfachor of Pana.
Springfield Police Ramp Up Program To Help Those With Mental Health, Addiction Issues
Springfield police and public health professionals are launching a new initiative called “co-responder deflection.” The goal is to bring police together with experts in mental health and substance abuse to steer people with behavioral or addiction
Budzinski Holds Ceremonial Local Swearing-In
After her official swearing-in was delayed for days because of the fight over electing a new U.S. House Speaker, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinkski has now held a second, ceremonial swearing-in at a union office in Springfield. Budzinski’s
Area Members Of Congress Tweet About Abortion Rights On Roe V. Wade Anniversary
As the nation marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark, but now overturned, Roe v. Wade decision, area members of Congress are weighing in on social media. Republican Congresswoman Mary Miller touted her perfect grades from
St. John’s Breadline ”Souper Bowl” Returns
A popular annual fundraiser in Springfield will return next month. St. John’s Breadline will hold its “Souper Bowl” fundraiser, selling 32-ounce containers of soup or chili for five dollars. Soup varieties include chicken noodle and steak-and-mushroom.
Black mayors call public safety, homelessness biggest issues for New York, LA and Houston
ABC News (NEW YORK) — For the first time in history, Black mayors are leading America’s four largest cities. ABC News’ Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl recently sat down with three of them — New York City Mayor
12 shot in Baton Rouge nightclub, police say
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images/STOCK (BATON ROUGE, La.) — Police are investigating a shooting that injured 12 people at a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, nightclub. The shooting occurred just after 1:30 a.m. Sunday at 4619 Bennington Ave in Baton Rouge, according