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Mattoon man who threatened to 'kill everyone in the police department' gets probation

Mattoon man who threatened to 'kill everyone in the police department' gets probation

Updated 16 hrs ago

Cleveland 's Luis Ortiz to appear in court over allegations he took bribes to rig pitches

Cleveland 's Luis Ortiz to appear in court over allegations he took bribes to rig pitches

Updated Nov 10, 2025

Man arrested on drug, gun charges in Springfield

Man arrested on drug, gun charges in Springfield

Updated Nov 10, 2025

A man was arrested on drug and gun charges in Springfield. Read moreMan arrested on drug, gun charges in Springfield

31-year-old killed in Friday night shooting in Decatur identified

31-year-old killed in Friday night shooting in Decatur identified

Updated Nov 9, 2025

A man killed in a shooting in Decatur Friday night has been identified. Read more31-year-old killed in Friday night shooting in Decatur identified

Convicted felon arrested in Springfield over drug distribution, unlawful weapon possession

Convicted felon arrested in Springfield over drug distribution, unlawful weapon possession

Updated Nov 7, 2025

A Springfield man was arrested Wednesday after an ongoing narcotics investigation. Read moreConvicted felon arrested in Springfield over drug distribution, unlawful weapon possession

Man gets probation, time served for Decatur stabbing

Man gets probation, time served for Decatur stabbing

Updated Nov 7, 2025

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge in Miami shooting

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge in Miami shooting

Updated Nov 7, 2025

ISP says Decatur man possessed over 3,800 child porn images

ISP says Decatur man possessed over 3,800 child porn images

Updated Nov 6, 2025

Illinois State Police special agents arrested a 50-year-old Decatur man they say downloaded over 3,800 files containing child pornography from the internet. Read moreISP says Decatur man possessed over 3,800 child porn images

Man found not guilty by reason of insanity in Effingham arson, burglary case

Man found not guilty by reason of insanity in Effingham arson, burglary case

Updated Nov 5, 2025

A Virginia man arrested in Effingham back in May on multiple charges, including arson and burglary, was found guilty by reason of insanity. Read moreMan found not guilty by reason of insanity in Effingham arson, burglary case

Danville man sentenced to 10 years for meth dealing

Danville man sentenced to 10 years for meth dealing

Updated Nov 5, 2025

A Danville man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being arrested for dealing methamphetamine in 2019. Read moreDanville man sentenced to 10 years for meth dealing

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Homicides up, overall crime down, Urbana police say

Homicides up, overall crime down, Urbana police say

Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students

Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students

12-year-old killed by drunk driver in Decatur Sunday night

12-year-old killed by drunk driver in Decatur Sunday night

1 hurt, 1 arrested in Iroquois County shooting

1 hurt, 1 arrested in Iroquois County shooting

Danville man sentenced after 2023 shooting that injured 18-year-old

Danville man sentenced after 2023 shooting that injured 18-year-old

Updated Nov 5, 2025

A Danville man was sentenced to 7 years in prison after his involvement in a 2023 shooting that injured an 18-year-old man. Read moreDanville man sentenced after 2023 shooting that injured 18-year-old

Pana man sentenced to 18 years on child pornography charges

Pana man sentenced to 18 years on child pornography charges

Updated Nov 5, 2025

A Pana man was sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to child pornography charges from February. Read morePana man sentenced to 18 years on child pornography charges

Oreana man gets 10 years for sexually abusing 15-year-old girl

Oreana man gets 10 years for sexually abusing 15-year-old girl

Updated Nov 5, 2025

An Oreana man has been sentenced for sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl. Read moreOreana man gets 10 years for sexually abusing 15-year-old girl

FBI, Rantoul police investigate after threat made against RISE Academy

FBI, Rantoul police investigate after threat made against RISE Academy

Updated Nov 4, 2025

The Rantoul Police Department and Rantoul City Schools were alerted to an online post just before 4 p.m. containing a direct threat towards RISE Academy. Read moreFBI, Rantoul police investigate after threat made against RISE Academy

Suspects arrested almost a year after armed robbery at Biaggi's in Bloomington

Suspects arrested almost a year after armed robbery at Biaggi's in Bloomington

Updated Nov 4, 2025

Two people were arrested and charged in connection with the December 9, 2024 robbery. Read moreSuspects arrested almost a year after armed robbery at Biaggi's in Bloomington

Springfield EMTs accused in Earl Moore Jr. death won’t face trial until 2026

Springfield EMTs accused in Earl Moore Jr. death won’t face trial until 2026

Updated Nov 4, 2025

A large amount of discovery still needs to be handed over to the defense; that’s the reason a 2022 murder case won’t go to trial until May 2026. Read moreSpringfield EMTs accused in Earl Moore Jr. death won’t face trial until 2026

Arrest made in deadly downtown Springfield shooting, victim identified

Arrest made in deadly downtown Springfield shooting, victim identified

Updated Nov 3, 2025

A man is dead after a shooting in downtown Springfield early Saturday morning. Read moreArrest made in deadly downtown Springfield shooting, victim identified

Homicides up, overall crime down, Urbana police say

Homicides up, overall crime down, Urbana police say

Updated Nov 3, 2025

4 hurt in Urbana stabbing during large fight

4 hurt in Urbana stabbing during large fight

Updated Nov 3, 2025

Four people were sent to the hospital after being stabbed in a large fight in Urbana Sunday night. Read more4 hurt in Urbana stabbing during large fight

18-year-old hospitalized after Decatur shooting

18-year-old hospitalized after Decatur shooting

Updated Nov 3, 2025

An 18-year-old man is in the hospital after a shooting in Decatur early Sunday morning. Read more18-year-old hospitalized after Decatur shooting

Former deputy, convicted of murder, to be sentenced in new year

Former deputy, convicted of murder, to be sentenced in new year

Updated Oct 30, 2025

Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County Deputy convicted of second-degree murder, sits in the Sangamon County Jail to await sentencing. Read moreFormer deputy, convicted of murder, to be sentenced in new year

Decatur man arrested in relation to August shooting

Decatur man arrested in relation to August shooting

Updated Oct 30, 2025

A Decatur man was arrested Tuesday after police said he shot a man in the leg in August. Read moreDecatur man arrested in relation to August shooting

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El Paso man arrested for making threats against President Trump

El Paso man arrested for making threats against President Trump

Updated Oct 29, 2025

An El Paso man was charged in federal court after making threats against President Donald Trump. Read moreEl Paso man arrested for making threats against President Trump

Man takes plea deal in deadly Urbana hit-and-run crash

Man takes plea deal in deadly Urbana hit-and-run crash

Updated Oct 29, 2025

A Guatemalan national has pleaded guilty to multiple charges in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed two women earlier this year. Read moreMan takes plea deal in deadly Urbana hit-and-run crash

ICE places immigration detainer on suspect in deadly Westfield crash

ICE places immigration detainer on suspect in deadly Westfield crash

Updated Oct 29, 2025

Edwin Pacheco-Meza is facing several charges, including reckless homicide, following a crash in Westfield that left two people dead and two others hurt. The crashed ki… Read moreICE places immigration detainer on suspect in deadly Westfield crash

Toledo man charged with 6 felonies including sexual assault, child pornography

Toledo man charged with 6 felonies including sexual assault, child pornography

Updated Oct 29, 2025

A Toledo man was arrested Monday afternoon for several felony counts, including child pornography. Read moreToledo man charged with 6 felonies including sexual assault, child pornography

Suspect arrested after teen shot and killed in Decatur

Suspect arrested after teen shot and killed in Decatur

Updated Oct 27, 2025

17-year-old Tevon Beasley of Decatur was shot and killed Friday night. Police say they arrested a suspect and charged them with first-degree murder. Read moreSuspect arrested after teen shot and killed in Decatur

Man charged in hit and run crash where woman was hit, injured by a golf cart

Man charged in hit and run crash where woman was hit, injured by a golf cart

Updated Oct 23, 2025

A man is accused of hitting a woman with a golf cart and leaving the scene. Read moreMan charged in hit and run crash where woman was hit, injured by a golf cart

Trial date set for Altamont man arrested for illegal videotaping in Golden Corral restroom

Trial date set for Altamont man arrested for illegal videotaping in Golden Corral restroom

Updated Oct 22, 2025

A trial date is set for an Altamont man arrested last month after being accused of illegal videotaping at an Effingham restaurant. Read moreTrial date set for Altamont man arrested for illegal videotaping in Golden Corral restroom

Man sentenced to 6 years for fatal January stabbing

Man sentenced to 6 years for fatal January stabbing

Updated Oct 22, 2025

The man responsible for a deadly stabbing in January is facing six years in prison. Read moreMan sentenced to 6 years for fatal January stabbing

Man stabbed in the chest while breaking up fight in Decatur

Man stabbed in the chest while breaking up fight in Decatur

Updated Oct 23, 2025

Decatur police said a 29-year-old man was stabbed in the left area of his chest when he tried to get in the middle of a fight. Read moreMan stabbed in the chest while breaking up fight in Decatur

3 arrested, several squad cars damaged following Springfield bank robbery

3 arrested, several squad cars damaged following Springfield bank robbery

Updated Oct 20, 2025

Three people were arrested following a bank robbery in Springfield over the weekend. Read more3 arrested, several squad cars damaged following Springfield bank robbery

Man charged with attempted first degree murder in shooting near University of Illinois

Man charged with attempted first degree murder in shooting near University of Illinois

Updated Oct 20, 2025

An arrest has been made after one man was hospitalized due a shooting near the University of Illinois Campus Saturday morning. Read moreMan charged with attempted first degree murder in shooting near University of Illinois

1 injured, suspect arrested after shooting at Bradley University

1 injured, suspect arrested after shooting at Bradley University

Updated Oct 19, 2025

One person has been injured after a shooting early Sunday morning on Bradley University’s campus. Read more1 injured, suspect arrested after shooting at Bradley University

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