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1 week ago

Energy bill moves as veto session ends

Senate could give the bill to the governor Thursday.

1 week ago

Why was Grayson convicted of Second Degree Murder? Legal experts weigh in

Second Degree Murder versus First Degree, and why police body cameras are so important.

1 week ago

Sonya Massey’s family says Grayson trial verdict is a ‘miscarriage of justice’

Family members say the verdict wasn't fair, but an attorney says it's something.

1 week ago

Mayor, senator react to Grayson verdict

Buscher: City and SPD "will continue to review our own policies and training to ensure every person is treated with dignity and respect." Turner: "Justice has been served. Today's verdict shows that no one is above the law."

1 week ago

Attorney Ben Crump reacts to Grayson verdict

Deputy convicted of lesser charge for killing Sonya Massey.

1 week ago

Grayson guilty of second degree murder

Maximum sentence is twenty years.

1 week ago

Guv not keen on transit fix … as is

House floats untested idea in response to unpopular Senate-passed bill.

1 week ago

Davidsmeyer: IL remap would be more JB hypocrisy

Texas Republicans set off a mid-decade redistricting to guard against anticipated 2026 losses.

1 week ago

Springfield nurse says a mammogram saved her life, stresses importance of early detection

Amanda Meyer discovered the breast cancer during a routine mammogram.

1 week ago

The highest-value homes in Springfield, Illinois

Redfin Real Estate compiled a list of the highest value homes in Springfield, IL.

1 week ago

Crime of the Week: Support Crime Stoppers with upcoming fundraisers

Support the Crime Stoppers mission by donating or attending their fundraisers.

1 week ago

Nationwide recall of Golden Island Fire-Grilled Korean Barbecue Pork Jerky due to metal contamination

Over 2 million pounds of jerky sold at Costco and Sam’s Club are affected.

1 week ago

Michael Jordan criticizes load management in latest installment of NBC conversation

Jordan addressed the topic of NBA players missing games in the second installment of a series that NBC is calling “MJ: Insights to Excellence,” which aired Tuesday night between games of a doubleheader on the network.

1 week ago

House Dems eye taxes on entertainment, billionaires’ investments to fund transit

Bill would create stronger oversight board in Chicago area.

1 week ago

Sean Grayson Trial: Day 8 Blog

More jury deliberations. Click here for real-time updates as they become available.

2 weeks ago

IL Senate GOP: Protect your pocketbook

Decoupling, energy, and transit proposals are all losers for Illinoisans, say leaders.

2 weeks ago

No verdict yet in Sean Grayson trial; deliberations resume Wednesday

Closing arguments, and about seven hours of jury deliberations Tuesday.

2 weeks ago

IL Dems want to melt ICE

A proposal under negotiation would "protect Illinois from hostile law enforcement tactics" in some public places.

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