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Illinois, like the rest of the country, has been impacted by road rage incidents in recent years. These incidents have led to crashes, confrontations, and even expressway shootings. To reduce the risk to motorists, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is dedicating resources to deter aggressive and dangerous driving in area...

Decatur court records show 18-year-old Xzavier Wikoff has been denied pretrial release in connection with the January shooting death of his father, 46-year-old Zachariah Wikoff. Police say Zachariah Wikoff was found shot near East Wood and South Maffit Streets on January 18. The case has since moved through the court s...

Macon County authorities say a Decatur man has been arrested following a hit-and-run crash that left an Ameren worker seriously injured. According to the Macon County Sheriff's Office, Ameren crews were working in the area of Turpin Road and South Shores Drive on Sunday evening when the incident happened. Officials say...

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigation is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Christian County. On July 29, 2026, at approximately 6:15 a.m., ISP SWAT was executing a search warrant at a residence on County Highway 12 in Tower Hill, IL. While executing the warrant, officers observed an oc...

A Decatur man remains in custody after prosecutors accused him of sexually assaulting two children. According to Macon County court records, 58-year-old Laquania Wallace is facing multiple felony charges, including seven counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under the age of 13. He is also charged with...

Effingham Police say an 18-year-old woman was arrested following an early morning shooting on Friday. Officers were called to the 300 block of North 3rd Street just before 2 a.m. after reports of gunshots in the area. When police arrived, they began investigating what led up to the shooting and whether anyone had been ...

A Sangamon County man previously charged in a child grooming case is now facing additional charges. Twenty-two-year-old Bryan Hatcher was granted pretrial release last month after being charged with grooming, possession of child pornography, and sharing a sexual video without consent. According to the Sangamon County S...

Bloomington Police are asking for the public's help identifying three men wanted for questioning in connection with a reported beating at the Tailgate N' Tallboys music festival. The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, at the Interstate Center on Bloomington's west side. Investigators say they are ...

Police across Illinois marked Police Speed Awareness Day on Wednesday, reminding drivers that slowing down and staying focused can make the difference between life and death. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, there have already been 415 fatal crashes statewide so far this year. Law enforcement age...

The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to target vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violent crimes using grant funding from the Illinois Secretary of State Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council. ​ ISP was awarded a $10 million grant for the first fiscal...