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CRIME & SAFETY
Stonington Mother Seeks Answers After Assault On Daughter
A Stonington mother is asking for answers after she says a week-long string of assaults occurred on her child from another student. Ashley Peden, of Stonington, detailed her daughter's assault incident and the many hurdles her family has gone through over the last year to try to get answers and justice for her and her husband Chad's daughter. Peden says the situation has been a nightmare for her family.
Decatur mom convicted of killing her toddler not granted retrial
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A Decatur woman convicted of killing her 19-month-old son in 2019 has not been granted a retrial by the Illinois Supreme Court. Jessica Logan was sentenced to 33 years in prison for murdering her 19-month-old son in October of 2019. Logan believes the actions of investigators should have constituted a retrial in Macon County.
Five men charged for string of 22 burglaries at Illinois video gaming machines
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged five men for a series of burglaries at video gaming machines in Central Illinois and the Chicago area. The men are 35-year-old John Friedrich of Streator, 39-year-old Joseph Montoro of Berwyn, 41-year-old Sebastian Perez of Chicago, 20-year-old Jacob Sickel of Brookfield, and 53-year-old Don Wiley of […]
Illinois Police Increasing DUI Patrols Now Through Labor Day
Since residents like to party during the Labor Day Weekend, Illinois police are stepping up their DUI patrols to make sure everyone stays safe during the holiday. There Will Be More Illinois Police Hitting The Streets During Labor Day Weekend. It's hard to believe that in 2024 we still have...
Illinois quick hits: K-9, suspect killed in Alton; Texas delegate robbed in Chicago
Illinois quick hits: K-9, suspect killed in Alton; Texas delegate robbed in Chicago (via The Center Square) – One suspect and a K-9 police dog were killed following an apparent shootout Thursday in Alton. Illinois State Police reports officers from the Alton Police Department engaged in gunfire with a...
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