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Deputy indicted for murder of Sonya Massey, fired by Sangamon Co. Sheriff
7:30 p.m. Update: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Governor J.B. Pritzker released a statement on the charges of former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson: “Sonya Massey was concerned for her safety and called law enforcement to her home for protection. Like all Illinoisans, she deserved that protection. Instead, innocent and unarmed, she was gunned down […]
Officials provide updates on Sonya Massey body camera footage
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — More than 100 people showed up outside the NAACP building in Springfield in support for Sonya Massey's family as they viewed the body camera footage. Officials told Newschannel 20 the family did view the body camera footage and described it as shocking. They emphasized it...
Car totaled after sinking into Lake Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — No one was hurt on Thursday after a car went into Lake Springfield. The Springfield Fire Department posted pictures and details of the water rescue on their Facebook page Friday. The car went into the water at a local boat ramp and became submerged. No one was hurt, but the car […]
Surveillance images capture break-ins at pharmacies in IL and MO
Three suspects were caught on surveillance cameras breaking into Comprehensive Care Pharmacy in Breese, Illinois, for the second time in 13 months, and other independent pharmacies in the area were also targeted in a string of break-ins.
Illinois Pair Arrested After High-Speed Chase on I-94 in LaPorte County
LaPorte County, IN – A reported high-speed chase on Friday evening led to the arrest of two individuals from Illinois. According to Indiana State Police, the pursuit began around 7:15 p.m. when a trooper reportedly attempted to stop a black Jeep traveling at 71 mph in a 45 mph zone on U.S. 20 near C.R. 400 E. The driver, identified as Roberto Valencuela, 19, of Matteson, IL, allegedly fled west on U.S. 20 and onto I-94, prompting a multi-agency response. The chase continued through LaPorte and Porter Counties, with officers deploying stop sticks multiple times along I-94.
Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too.
CHARLESTON, Ill. – Brice Fritz was naked, strapped down to a chair in a jail cell when a staff member monitoring her via video delivered 80,000 volts of electricity through the stun cuff on her leg. “I felt like I was being electrocuted,” Fritz told the Illinois Answers Project,...
Illinois quick hits: Police look for suspect after murder of USPS worker; State EPA announces waste collection days
Police look for suspect after murder of USPS worker. Chicago police are looking for the suspect in connection with the shooting death of a United States Postal Service letter carrier. The 48-year-old woman was shot around 11:30 a.m. Friday. According to police, the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. No one is in custody.
Illinois GOP delegates call for Secret Service director to step down after Trump shooting
Thursday is the big night for the Republican Party in Milwaukee, as the world anticipates former president Donald Trump's first public speech since he was shot.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIllinois Republicans gathered for the last breakfast of the convention. The group was brimming with excitement and optimism, as they look forward to what Trump will say to close out the convention."Tonight will be the finale, as we all know, and we're in for a great night tonight with President Trump," said Rep. Darin LaHood, R-16th District. "I do think we need to unify the country;...
Oklahoma man, arrested in Springfield in 2023, sentenced for bank fraud and identity theft
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) –An Oklahoma City man was sentenced Thursday to nearly four years in prison for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Gerald Duran, 49, was arrested at a Springfield bank in December 2023 attempting to cash a cashier’s check he had fraudulently obtained, according to court documents.
Crime Stoppers seeking tips in Springfield credit card fraud
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Sangamon/Menard County Crime Stoppers is getting involved with a case of a misplaced credit card being used without authorization, hoping to find a tip that leads to an arrest. Officials said a man lost his wallet on May 4 while he was fishing near Bridgeview Beach House at Lake Springfield. Four […]
Examining police reforms in the SAFE-T Act following Massey shooting
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — As the Springfield community reels from the murder of Sonya Massey, a Springfield woman who was shot by a deputy on duty, WAND News is examining what police reforms were included in the SAFE-T Act. Portions of the SAFE-T Act were initially introduced by the...
Illinois Senate President, Attorney General discuss potential solutions for gun violence
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois has implemented many gun control laws in recent years, including a historic ban on assault weapons and high capacity magazines. However, state leaders believe there is more action needed to protect Illinoisans from gun violence. "We are all acutely aware of mass shootings, school...
Recovery plans in motion one month after Adams Street Fire
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Before it was destroyed by a fire last month, the historic Adams Street building was the home of 12 apartment residents and multiple businesses. Now, the displaced businesses are making plans to move elsewhere. "During the fire, we had nine cats and luckily we got...
Speed Awareness: IDOT, NHTSA, law enforcement agencies urge drivers to slow down, save lives
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other law enforcement agencies to promote the nationwide, “Speeding Catches Up with You” speeding prevention campaign to remind drivers to slow down and to emphasize the importance of safe driving.
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