‘You are flying.’ Inside the harrowing 100-mile police chase in Sangamon County
A high-speed 100-mile police chase in Sangamon County raises concerns over pursuit policies and public safety risks.
Hundreds rally at the Capitol to oppose homeschool bill
Legislation would require families to notify local schools if they homeschool their children.
Illinois bill aims to add more oversight of homeschooling
Under the Homeschool Act, families would be required to tell their school districts when they decide to homeschool their children,...
Massey attorneys announce $10 million settlement in wrongful death case
Sonya Massey’s family reached a $10 million settlement in her wrongful death lawsuit against Sangamon County.
Metro East attorney helps immigrant families prepare for crackdown
A Metro East attorney is helping immigrants prepare paperwork to turn their children to friends, family, or even strangers, if...
Former southeastern Illinois police chief faces federal charges
Former Wayne City Police Chief Anson Fenton is accused of selling forfeited or surrendered items for his personal benefit.
Sangamon County enters agreement to end DOJ investigation
The agreement ends a U.S. Department of Justice investigation spurred by the shooting of Sonya Massey.
Grayson to remain jailed as state Supreme Court considers release request
The Illinois Supreme Court denies former Deputy Sean Grayson’s release while it decides whether to hear his appeal under SAFE-T...
Semi driver involved in fatal crash of deputy had previous unreported DUI conviction, prompting call for federal audit
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias demands a federal audit of Kane County over masked convictions that allowed a truck...
Appellate Court finds former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson should be released until trial
An appellate court ruled for the release of ex-deputy Sean Grayson pending trial for the shooting of Sonya Massey, sparking...
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