Former foster father charged after boy's drowning
Death of Barrett Koches, 7, leads to charges against former City Council candidate David Yankee
By Dean Olsen
Deputy who killed Sonya Massey was discharged from Army for serious misconduct
By Farrah Anderson and Sam Stecklow, for Invisible Institute and the Investigative Reporting Workshop
Sonya Massey’s father calls for Jack Campbell to resign
Sherriff’s department denies knowledge of any prior complaints from Grayson’s law-enforcement jobs
No more bitcoin for one Springfield business
Owner removes bitcoin ATM after witnessing multiple scams
By David Blanchette
School absences impact communities
Chronic absenteeism contributes to low literacy, graduation rates
By Melissa Hostetter
Deputy charged with murder had issues during previous employment
Sean Grayson joined Sangamon County Sheriff after past employers questioned his integrity and conduct
Editor's note 07-25-24
By Michelle Ownbey
Letters to the editor 07-25-24
By Letters to the Editor
Downtown’s festival dilemma
Concerns over costs and attendance lead to some event cancellations
By Scott Faingold
Bodycam video of Sonya Massey death released
Deputy says on video that he feared being splashed with boiling water
Peace march planned after bodycam footage release
'Red flags' surrounded hiring of alleged killer
Sonya Massey's father cited Sean Grayson's DUIs; Ben Crump recounts woman's last words
Argument about pot of water leads to murder charges
Massey was unarmed, raised hands before deputy fired at her three times, court document says
Adequately funding public schools
CPS claims state owes it $1.1 billion
By Rich Miller
Murder charges filed against sheriff's deputy
Sean Grayson charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery with firearm, official misconduct in death of Sonya Massey
SMTD tries to reduce pollution
A $17.8 million federal grant provides hybrid and natural gas buses
By Scott Reeder
A divisive time
Durbin and Budzinski address Trump shooting, Biden's candidacy
Rabbi Rob returns to Jacksonville
Native son invests in downtown buildings, philanthropic efforts
City council moves Frito-Lay project forward, despite objections from neighbors
Editors note 7/18/24
By Fletcher Farrar
Protests continue following death of Sonya Massey
Cousin says she expressed concerns about being killed by police
Letters to the editor 7/18/24
Probe into shooting of Sonya Massey complete
Massey family to meet July 17 with prosecutor, ISP officials on status of case
Debate continues on fixing Chicago-area transit system
“No new revenue without reform”
Protesters demand release of video in Black woman's death
Cousin says Sonya Massey expressed concerns about being killed by police
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