The US Justice Department and a central Illinois sheriff’s office on Friday announced a deal resolving an inquiry into violations of federal anti-discrimination law in the shooting death last summer of an unarmed Black woman in her home after she called 911 for assistance.

The U.S. Justice Department has reached an agreement with a central Illinois sheriff's office that resolves an inquiry into last summer's shooting death of Sonya Massey

A Springfield man pleaded guilty Wednesday in the fatal shooting of a couple near Southwind Park in September 2022.

Nearly a dozen Springfield Police officers are heading to the nation’s capital to boost security during the presidential transfer of power.

As central Illinois is set to see below freezing temperatures, Springfield first responders are working to prevent fires in vacant homes.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s continued insistence on looking to Springfield as a magical pot of gold for additional city revenue is being greeted with a stern warning from one powerful voice — Democratic House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch.

A Sangamon County judge has set a trial date for the Springfield police officer accused of sexual assault, along with other misconduct allegations.

As central Illinois recovers from the snowstorms that left inches of snow, officials are urging residents to clear their sidewalks.

State's National Guard helping with Trump's inauguration The Illinois National Guard is set to deploy about 140 members to Washington D.C. ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday.

To enact his progressive agenda, Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking to Springfield for an assist, but powerful Speaker of the Illinois House Emanuel “Chris” Welch warns that money is