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Sangamon Co. Man sentenced in Greene Co. for Methamphetamine arrest - WLDS
Sangamon Co. Man sentenced in Greene Co. for Methamphetamine arrest WLDS
Published on 9 July 2025 | 4:59 pm
Sangamon County Coroner's Office earns national accreditation - WICS
Sangamon County Coroner's Office earns national accreditation WICS
Published on 9 July 2025 | 2:21 pm
Homes in Sangamon County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here - The State Journal-Register
Homes in Sangamon County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here The State Journal-Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 12:55 pm
'He was everybody's friend:' Radio personality Bill Hickerson, 'Dr. Swing,' dead at 84 - The State Journal-Register
'He was everybody's friend:' Radio personality Bill Hickerson, 'Dr. Swing,' dead at 84 The State Journal-Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 9:14 am
Innovate Springfield expanding with move to Horace Mann building - The State Journal-Register
Innovate Springfield expanding with move to Horace Mann building The State Journal-Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 9:10 am
Vintage Night Market, live music and more: 5 things to do in Springfield - The State Journal-Register
Vintage Night Market, live music and more: 5 things to do in Springfield The State Journal-Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 9:10 am
2 Springfield downtown businesses close, raises community concerns - WICS
2 Springfield downtown businesses close, raises community concerns WICS
Published on 9 July 2025 | 3:15 am
Sangamon County sheriff aims to rebuild trust after death of Sonya Massey - WRSP
Sangamon County sheriff aims to rebuild trust after death of Sonya Massey WRSP
Published on 8 July 2025 | 10:25 pm
Free basketball and Aquatics Night at Comer Cox park Tuesday night - Capitol City Now
Free basketball and Aquatics Night at Comer Cox park Tuesday night Capitol City Now
Published on 8 July 2025 | 5:28 pm
One year after Massey death, one sheriff out, another in - Capitol City Now
One year after Massey death, one sheriff out, another in Capitol City Now
Published on 8 July 2025 | 5:28 pm
Sangamon County Coroner receives national accreditation for excellence in service - Capitol City Now
Sangamon County Coroner receives national accreditation for excellence in service Capitol City Now
Published on 8 July 2025 | 4:24 pm
Illinois State Fair set to kick off August 7 - WRSP
Illinois State Fair set to kick off August 7 WRSP
Published on 8 July 2025 | 4:23 pm
Sangamon County Coroner’s Office earns national accreditation for Excellence in Service - WAND-TV
Sangamon County Coroner’s Office earns national accreditation for Excellence in Service WAND-TV
Published on 8 July 2025 | 4:21 pm
Sangamon County Coroner’s Office Earns National Accreditation for Excellence in Service - WLDS
Sangamon County Coroner’s Office Earns National Accreditation for Excellence in Service WLDS
Published on 8 July 2025 | 3:17 pm
Another downtown Springfield business to close | First Listen - NPR Illinois
Another downtown Springfield business to close | First Listen NPR Illinois
Published on 8 July 2025 | 11:16 am
Paint is drying on new mural at Springfield's Jaycee Park - The State Journal-Register
Paint is drying on new mural at Springfield's Jaycee Park The State Journal-Register
Published on 8 July 2025 | 9:16 am
Restaurant and business news you may have missed around the Springfield area in June - The State Journal-Register
Restaurant and business news you may have missed around the Springfield area in June The State Journal-Register
Published on 8 July 2025 | 9:14 am
Another one: Downtown Springfield restaurant announces plans to close - The State Journal-Register
Another one: Downtown Springfield restaurant announces plans to close The State Journal-Register
Published on 8 July 2025 | 9:14 am
Chatham Strong Fest benefits families from April crash. See the photos - The State Journal-Register
Chatham Strong Fest benefits families from April crash. See the photos The State Journal-Register
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:21 am
Maryflor Mexican Restaurant in Springfield set to close its doors - WICS
Maryflor Mexican Restaurant in Springfield set to close its doors WICS
Published on 8 July 2025 | 1:14 am
Small businesses in Downtown Springfield continue to close - WAND-TV
Small businesses in Downtown Springfield continue to close WAND-TV
Published on 7 July 2025 | 11:30 pm
Riverton man accused of child pornography, having sex with a cow - WCIA.com
Riverton man accused of child pornography, having sex with a cow WCIA.com
Published on 7 July 2025 | 11:07 pm
Gas prices decline in Illinois, stay somewhat stable in Springfield - Capitol City Now
Gas prices decline in Illinois, stay somewhat stable in Springfield Capitol City Now
Published on 7 July 2025 | 11:02 pm
The killing of Sonya Massey – one year later - IPM Newsroom
The killing of Sonya Massey – one year later IPM Newsroom
Published on 7 July 2025 | 11:00 pm
A look at what happened and what's to come following Sonya Massey's death - WAND-TV
A look at what happened and what's to come following Sonya Massey's death WAND-TV
Published on 7 July 2025 | 11:00 pm
Sangamon County Sheriff reflects on nearly one year in office - WAND-TV
Sangamon County Sheriff reflects on nearly one year in office WAND-TV
Published on 7 July 2025 | 10:30 pm
Auburn Man identified from remains found near Wabash Avenue in Springfield - WLDS
Auburn Man identified from remains found near Wabash Avenue in Springfield WLDS
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:53 pm
Prospect League All-Star Fest Comes to Springfield - WRSP
Prospect League All-Star Fest Comes to Springfield WRSP
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:51 pm
Coroner identifies remains of Auburn man found in wooded area near MacArthur and Wabash - The State Journal-Register
Coroner identifies remains of Auburn man found in wooded area near MacArthur and Wabash The State Journal-Register
Published on 7 July 2025 | 6:36 pm
Body found Thursday identified, investigation continues - Capitol City Now
Body found Thursday identified, investigation continues Capitol City Now
Published on 7 July 2025 | 5:31 pm
Sangamon Co. Coroner ID’s human remains found in woods - WCIA.com
Sangamon Co. Coroner ID’s human remains found in woods WCIA.com
Published on 7 July 2025 | 5:22 pm
Human remains found in Springfield identified as Auburn man - WICS
Human remains found in Springfield identified as Auburn man WICS
Published on 7 July 2025 | 5:03 pm
Human remains found in wooded area in Springfield identified - WAND-TV
Human remains found in wooded area in Springfield identified WAND-TV
Published on 7 July 2025 | 5:02 pm
New mural completed at Jaycee Park in Springfield | Video - The State Journal-Register
New mural completed at Jaycee Park in Springfield | Video The State Journal-Register
Published on 7 July 2025 | 4:44 pm
Meet the mayor’s new chief of staff, Billy Fleischli - Capitol City Now
Meet the mayor’s new chief of staff, Billy Fleischli Capitol City Now
Published on 7 July 2025 | 4:27 pm
Downtown Springfield coffeehouse/non-alcoholic bar closing its doors in August - The State Journal-Register
Downtown Springfield coffeehouse/non-alcoholic bar closing its doors in August The State Journal-Register
Published on 7 July 2025 | 3:56 pm
'We will always honor Sonya Massey': Family members, supporters mark anniversary of fatal shooting - The State Journal-Register
'We will always honor Sonya Massey': Family members, supporters mark anniversary of fatal shooting The State Journal-Register
Published on 7 July 2025 | 9:19 am
Marking the one-year anniversary of the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey. See photos - The State Journal-Register
Marking the one-year anniversary of the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey. See photos The State Journal-Register
Published on 7 July 2025 | 3:11 am
Sonya Massey shooting: Family speaks out 1 year after woman shot, killed by former Sangamon County, Illinois deputy Sean Grayson - ABC7 Chicago
Published on 7 July 2025 | 1:43 am
ZIP codes across region added to high-risk lead exposure list - Jacksonville Journal-Courier
ZIP codes across region added to high-risk lead exposure list Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Published on 5 July 2025 | 5:58 am
One-year later: What's changed, what hasn't since fatal shooting of Sonya Massey - The State Journal-Register
One-year later: What's changed, what hasn't since fatal shooting of Sonya Massey The State Journal-Register
Published on 3 July 2025 | 9:15 am
Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office encourages safe and responsible Fourth of July celebrations - springfieldherald.news
Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office encourages safe and responsible Fourth of July celebrations springfieldherald.news
Published on 3 July 2025 | 3:47 am
Sangamon County Sheriff anticipates Pritzker to enact Sonya Massey Bill - WICS
Sangamon County Sheriff anticipates Pritzker to enact Sonya Massey Bill WICS
Published on 3 July 2025 | 3:05 am
Sangamon, Menard Co. Crime Stoppers seeking tips in Springfield burglary - WCIA.com
Sangamon, Menard Co. Crime Stoppers seeking tips in Springfield burglary WCIA.com
Published on 2 July 2025 | 4:45 pm
UPDATE: Two hospitalized following three-vehicle crash in Sangamon Co. - WCIA.com
UPDATE: Two hospitalized following three-vehicle crash in Sangamon Co. WCIA.com
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sangamon County Coroner identifies drowning victim - springfieldherald.news
Sangamon County Coroner identifies drowning victim springfieldherald.news
Published on 26 June 2025 | 4:23 am
Sangamon County begins voter registration verification process - WRSP
Sangamon County begins voter registration verification process WRSP
Published on 25 June 2025 | 4:58 pm
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office - Facebook
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office Facebook
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Training exercise prepares Sangamon County units for active shooter scenarios at school - WICS
Training exercise prepares Sangamon County units for active shooter scenarios at school WICS
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office launches 'Sheriff on the Square' to boost community ties - WICS
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office launches 'Sheriff on the Square' to boost community ties WICS
Published on 20 June 2025 | 8:04 pm
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office - Facebook
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office Facebook
Published on 20 June 2025 | 3:11 pm
Sonya Massey bridge mural artists chosen - WAND-TV
Sonya Massey bridge mural artists chosen WAND-TV
Published on 19 June 2025 | 11:57 pm
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office - Facebook
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office Facebook
Published on 18 June 2025 | 9:10 pm
Sangamon/Menard Co. Crime Stoppers seeking info on Chatham burglary - WCIA.com
Sangamon/Menard Co. Crime Stoppers seeking info on Chatham burglary WCIA.com
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Kayakers rescued on Sangamon River - WICS
Kayakers rescued on Sangamon River WICS
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
3 kayakers rescued from Sangamon River near Harristown - WCIA.com
3 kayakers rescued from Sangamon River near Harristown WCIA.com
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
New first floor court room opens in Sangamon County - WCIA.com
New first floor court room opens in Sangamon County WCIA.com
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
3 kayakers rescued from Sangamon River - WAND-TV
3 kayakers rescued from Sangamon River WAND-TV
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Check out photos from this year's Sangamon County Fair - The State Journal-Register
Check out photos from this year's Sangamon County Fair The State Journal-Register
Published on 16 June 2025 | 9:03 am
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office - Facebook
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office Facebook
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office - Facebook
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office Facebook
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office - Facebook
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office Facebook
Published on 14 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sangamon County regional morgue facility officially opens Wednesday | Local News - WAND-TV
Sangamon County regional morgue facility officially opens Wednesday | Local News WAND-TV
Published on 13 June 2025 | 12:23 pm
Chief Meteorologist Jim Kosek checks out the food at the Sangamon County Fair - WAND-TV
Chief Meteorologist Jim Kosek checks out the food at the Sangamon County Fair WAND-TV
Published on 12 June 2025 | 9:51 pm
Sangamon Co. board approves nearly $1M to help low-income residents with energy costs - WCIA.com
Sangamon Co. board approves nearly $1M to help low-income residents with energy costs WCIA.com
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
75th Sangamon County Fair highlights 5 things to do Father's Day weekend in the area - The State Journal-Register
75th Sangamon County Fair highlights 5 things to do Father's Day weekend in the area The State Journal-Register
Published on 11 June 2025 | 9:14 am
Sangamon County unveils $6 million morgue facility, centralizing coroner services - WICS
Sangamon County unveils $6 million morgue facility, centralizing coroner services WICS
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
From ticket prices to grandstand events: What to know about the Sangamon County Fair - The State Journal-Register
From ticket prices to grandstand events: What to know about the Sangamon County Fair The State Journal-Register
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Animal rights advocate calls 'Banana Derby' at Sangamon County Fair a 'cruel spectacle' - The State Journal-Register
Animal rights advocate calls 'Banana Derby' at Sangamon County Fair a 'cruel spectacle' The State Journal-Register
Published on 10 June 2025 | 9:15 am
Sangamon, Menard Co. Crime Stoppers seeking tips in theft at Springfield church - WCIA.com
Sangamon, Menard Co. Crime Stoppers seeking tips in theft at Springfield church WCIA.com
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sangamon County approves juvenile transfer agreement with Cook County - WICS
Sangamon County approves juvenile transfer agreement with Cook County WICS
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sangamon County Fair celebrates 75 years with expanded events and attractions - WICS
Sangamon County Fair celebrates 75 years with expanded events and attractions WICS
Published on 9 June 2025 | 7:00 am
More than 50 Sangamon County employees make more than $100K. Here's the list - The State Journal-Register
More than 50 Sangamon County employees make more than $100K. Here's the list The State Journal-Register
Published on 9 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sangamon County Fair celebrating 75 years - Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Sangamon County Fair celebrating 75 years Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Published on 9 June 2025 | 7:00 am
'Justice for Jaimi': Family 'hopeful' as new US magistrate presides in Jaimeson Cody hearing - The State Journal-Register
'Justice for Jaimi': Family 'hopeful' as new US magistrate presides in Jaimeson Cody hearing The State Journal-Register
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Video: See the highest paid Sangamon County employees - The State Journal-Register
Video: See the highest paid Sangamon County employees The State Journal-Register
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Investigation into fatal Chatham crash moves to Sangamon Co. State’s Attorney’s Office - WCIA.com
Investigation into fatal Chatham crash moves to Sangamon Co. State’s Attorney’s Office WCIA.com
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Sangamon County faces population decline, officials seek solutions - WICS
Sangamon County faces population decline, officials seek solutions WICS
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Sangamon County Sheriff reacts to Sonya Massey bill - WICS
Sangamon County Sheriff reacts to Sonya Massey bill WICS
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Major solar development opens in Sangamon County - Illinois Times
Major solar development opens in Sangamon County Illinois Times
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Broadwell man arrested in connection with Sangamon Co. hit-and-run crash - WCIA.com
Broadwell man arrested in connection with Sangamon Co. hit-and-run crash WCIA.com
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Multiple agencies respond to fire in Sangamon Co. - WCIA.com
Multiple agencies respond to fire in Sangamon Co. WCIA.com
Published on 27 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pedestrian arrested on I-55 for outstanding warrant in Sangamon County - WICS
Pedestrian arrested on I-55 for outstanding warrant in Sangamon County WICS
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Sangamon County set to open first-ever morgue facility after $6M project - WRSP
Sangamon County set to open first-ever morgue facility after $6M project WRSP
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Trial of sheriff’s deputy accused in shooting death of Sangamon County woman moved - Capitol News Illinois
Trial of sheriff’s deputy accused in shooting death of Sangamon County woman moved Capitol News Illinois
Published on 8 April 2025 | 10:43 pm
Mussels of the Sangamon River - ArcGIS StoryMaps
Mussels of the Sangamon River ArcGIS StoryMaps
Published on 7 April 2025 | 7:00 am
The short version: A quick recap of who won what races in the April 1 election - The State Journal-Register
The short version: A quick recap of who won what races in the April 1 election The State Journal-Register
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Sangamon County Sheriff's staff face disciplinary action after burglary leads to car chase - WICS
Sangamon County Sheriff's staff face disciplinary action after burglary leads to car chase WICS
Published on 25 March 2025 | 7:00 am
‘You are flying.’ Inside the harrowing 100-mile police chase in Sangamon County - Capitol News Illinois
‘You are flying.’ Inside the harrowing 100-mile police chase in Sangamon County Capitol News Illinois
Published on 13 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Revised design revealed for mixed-use development at 23 S. Sangamon - Urbanize Chicago
Revised design revealed for mixed-use development at 23 S. Sangamon Urbanize Chicago
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
New Details And Renderings Revealed For 23 S Sangamon Street In West Loop - Chicago YIMBY
New Details And Renderings Revealed For 23 S Sangamon Street In West Loop Chicago YIMBY
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office no longer providing DCFS with full time deputies - WICS
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office no longer providing DCFS with full time deputies WICS
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
‘Two different interpretations of the law’: Veterans Assistance Commission sues Sangamon County over funding dispute - WCIA.com
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Sangamon County Veterans Assistance Commission sues for property tax funds - WICS
Sangamon County Veterans Assistance Commission sues for property tax funds WICS
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
UPDATE: State Police, local fire departments recover vehicle from Sangamon River - WCIA.com
UPDATE: State Police, local fire departments recover vehicle from Sangamon River WCIA.com
Published on 1 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Updated Plans Revealed For 23 S Sangamon Street In West Loop - Chicago YIMBY
Updated Plans Revealed For 23 S Sangamon Street In West Loop Chicago YIMBY
Published on 22 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Weather Forecast and Conditions for Springfield, IL - The Weather Channel | Weather.com - The Weather Channel
Weather Forecast and Conditions for Springfield, IL - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel
Published on 21 February 2025 | 6:38 am
Early voting and vote by mail start February 20 for Sangamon County's April 1 election - WRSP
Early voting and vote by mail start February 20 for Sangamon County's April 1 election WRSP
Published on 19 February 2025 | 8:00 am
County board OKs $10M Massey settlement; critics say it was 'woefully inadequate' - The State Journal-Register
County board OKs $10M Massey settlement; critics say it was 'woefully inadequate' The State Journal-Register
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Sangamon County enters agreement to end DOJ investigation - Capitol News Illinois
Sangamon County enters agreement to end DOJ investigation Capitol News Illinois
Published on 17 January 2025 | 9:13 pm
Promise kept: Voters in April will weigh merging county recorder, clerk offices - The State Journal-Register
Promise kept: Voters in April will weigh merging county recorder, clerk offices The State Journal-Register
Published on 14 January 2025 | 12:42 pm
Sangamon County Now Under Level 2 Winter Weather Emergency - WICS
Sangamon County Now Under Level 2 Winter Weather Emergency WICS
Published on 5 January 2025 | 8:00 am
USDA SECRETARY VILSACK ISSUES DISASTER DESIGNATIONS IN ILLINOIS - Illinois.gov
USDA SECRETARY VILSACK ISSUES DISASTER DESIGNATIONS IN ILLINOIS Illinois.gov
Published on 29 November 2023 | 4:15 pm
Skokie woman Lauren Wegner killed in I-55 wrong way crash near Springfield; Shane Woods charged with 1st degree murder - ABC7 Chicago
Published on 18 November 2022 | 12:57 am
Illinois Public Notices - Geneseo Republic
Illinois Public Notices Geneseo Republic
Published on 4 November 2022 | 3:20 pm
Springfield Watch | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News - WRSP
Springfield Watch | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News WRSP
Published on 10 May 2018 | 9:32 am