Springfield woman pleads guilty to $79,000 ISP Heritage Fund fraud, sentence still to be determined
A Springfield woman pleaded guilty to wire fraud relating to funds belonging to the Illinois State Police Heritage Fund on March 7. LeAnn Shirley, 57, of the 40 block of Pinto Drive, admitted that, in 2019, when
Illinois AG Raoul announces 15 felony charges against Shipman Village Treasurer Robinson
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced charges against Elizabeth Robinson, 45, of Shipman. Robinson is the village treasurer, and Raoul’s office accuses her of committing 15 felonies, including theft, wire fraud, forgery and official misconduct. She is charged with
First installment of Sangamon County’s property taxes due this upcoming Friday, June 2
It’s news you need to hear – but probably not news you want to hear. Your first installment of this year’s Sangamon County property taxes is due Friday. The bills were sent out in April and are
Poll: Springfield mayoral race very tight with a week before Election Day
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now A recent survey finds the race for Springfield mayor is neck and neck, with Election Day coming up next week. The poll from Cor Strategies gives challenger Misty Buscher a slight
Former Mayor Houston endorses Bill McCarty for Springfield city treasurer
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now Former Springfield Mayor Mike Houston is taking sides in another race in the April election. Houston is endorsing city budget director Bill McCarty in the three-way race for city treasurer. McCarty
Firefighter and police unions endorse Misty Buscher for mayor of Springfield [AUDIO]
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now Springfield’s two public safety unions are both endorsing challenger Misty Buscher in the race for Springfield mayor. The unions representing police and firefighters say they believe it’s the first time the
Springfield City Council to decide fate of Wyndham debt in two weeks
We could soon get a peek behind the curtain of Springfield City Council discussions, related to the issue of forgiving some of the debt owed to the city by the Wyndham hotel downtown. Aldermen will vote in