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The Decatur Police Department is requesting the public's assistance with a cold case from 2021. On July 11, 2021, at approximately 1:47 am, officers responded to the area of North Edward Street and West Main Street. Upon arrival, officers located Shomari Page, a black male born on Oct 13, 1976, in the driver's seat of...

Sangamon County deputies say an 18-year-old Springfield man is facing charges after allegedly forcing his way into a pregnant woman's apartment Friday morning. Deputies were called to the 1800 block of South Douglas Avenue just before 11:30 a.m. for a reported stabbing. When they arrived, investigators say they learned...

A bicyclist is fighting for his life after being struck by a hit and run driver in Springfield. The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to the Starnes Overlook in the 1800 block of North Dirksen Parkway just before 4:30 a.m. Tuesday for a crash. Deputies found a bicyclist in his 60s who had been...

The City of Maroa has announced Michael Donaker as its new Chief of Police. Donaker brings nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience to the role. He has served with the Decatur Police Department since 1998, building a career focused on public safety, training, and community service. Throughout his career, Donaker h...

A Danville man has been sentenced for raping a minor in 2023. On April 2, Brian Torres pleaded guilty to predatory criminal sexual assault. Evidence was presented that the Danville Police Department responded to OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville for a report of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor. Th...

Service reflects commitment to strengthening mobility, modernizing transit In Illinois, mobility now reaches every corner of the state. Beginning July 1st, Warren County Public Transportation is expanding its on-demand service into Henderson County-an important step that brings public transit access to all 102 Illinois...

Police said a rural Shelbyville man will face charges after suffering an apparent mental health crisis and beating his father on Monday, according to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. Police said 31-year-old Travis Hennings had beaten his father inside the home and pointed a gun at his mother. The sheriff's office ...

A man was found dead near a construction site in Springfield Thursday. The Sangamon County Coroner confirmed the death of a 66-year-old Springfield man, who was found near a construction site in the 1000 block of North Grand Avenue East. The man was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:15 a.m. An autopsy is scheduled t...

The Decatur Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in solving this week's Crime of the Week. Detectives are currently investigating a shots fired incident that occurred at 1355 N IL Route 48 on 6/14/2026 at approximately 2am. Responding officers located 20 spent shell casings in the parking lot. Thr...

For forty years, the Illinois State Police has met the gold standard in public safety excellence. On June 15th, 1986, ISP made history by becoming the first state police agency in the nation to earn CALEA accreditation. That achievement represented more than a milestone. It reflected a deep commitment to accountability...