Sangamon County Coroner Allmon identifies individual killed in Friday’s home invasion
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now The Sangamon County coroner has identified the man who was killed in an apparent home invasion Friday afternoon. Coroner Jim Allmon says 33-year-old Alonzo Billups died of multiple sharp force injuries
Springfield City Council to consider development propositions this week
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now It should be another busy meeting this week for the Springfield City Council. The council’s committee of the whole meets Tuesday night, and is expected to consider several ordinances related to
Mayor Langfelder proposes honoring Springfield concert promoter Len Trumper for bringing famous groups to town
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now A Springfield concert promoter could be honored with a symbolic street name change, under a proposal before the Springfield City Council. Mayor Jim Langfelder is proposing an honorary designation of 2nd
Illinois DCFS under fire for placing 16-year-old girl with individual accused of forcing her into sex work
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now A top child welfare official in Chicago says it may be time to abolish the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Cook County Public Guardian Charles Golbert is livid after
Jonathan Majors' attorney says actor is “completely innocent” following assault arrest
ABC Following his arrest in an alleged domestic assault incident Saturday, Jonathan Majors’ attorney released a statement denying allegations of wrongdoing. “Jonathan Majors is completely innocent … We are quickly gathering and presenting evidence to the District
Illinois AG’s Office files charges against Central Illinois businessman for sales tax fraud
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now A Central Illinois businessman is facing charges of sales tax fraud involving his chain of convenience stores. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office filed charges in Sangamon County against 38-year-old Surjit Singh
1 dead, 3 injured after 911 call leads to trapped migrants found in boxcar
Via Eagle Pass Fire Department Facebook Page (EAGLE PASS, Texas.) — A desperate 911 call made from a freight train led Texas authorities to 12 migrants trapped inside a stifling boxcar, including one who was pronounced dead at
2 Louisiana officers killed in helicopter crash, police say
Catherine McQueen/Getty Images (BATON ROUGE, La.) — A Baton Rouge police helicopter crashed Sunday in West Baton Rouge Parish, killing two local police officers, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. “The incident is currently being investigated by
Putin says he'll move nukes to Belarus, prompting Ukrainian alarm; US says no sign of imminent risk
Kremlin Press Office / Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (MOSCOW) — U.S. officials and lawmakers reacted with a mix of caution and concern this weekend in the wake of comments from Russian President Vladimir Putin that he would
Philadelphia says 'no need to buy water at this time' after nearby chemical spill
Jon Lovette/Getty Images (PHILADELPHIA) — A nearby chemical spill in Philadelphia has local residents on high alert, after officials initially recommended that residents use bottled water “out of an abundance of caution.” The city of Philadelphia on Sunday