A local resident allegedly called authorities about an accident with an injury that didn’t exist during a snowstorm last month, and Chief Jeff Burnham said that this “red herring” can cause major ...

A 57-year-old Springfield woman was cited for allegedly making a false emergency report that sent police and fire personnel rushing through heavy snow to a nonexistent crash. Cynthia Morancy faces a ...

The city of Springfield’s vehicle registration ordinance takes effect on March 26. If your car has missing or expired license ...

A woman whose body was found in a field outside of Springfield has been identified by the coroner. Springfield Police said a ...

Police investigating a suspected organized theft ring at three Bloomington-Normal pawn shops got help from some of America’s largest retailers – which were also the victims of the alleged crimes.

When Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Jonathan Pearce saw a white pickup spotted outside a motorcycle shop that had been ...

Authorities have identified a Haverhill woman who was fatally struck by a vehicle in Methuen Tuesday night. Erika Newvill, 23 ...

A 100-mile police chase in Sangamon County reached speeds over 100 mph, ending in tragedy. The pursuit raises major concerns about law enforcement policies and public safety.

SPD Commander Ryan Leach told Illinois Times that the CSOs will be used to collect information on matters such as private ...

The Springfield Police Department has released the findings of the Internal Affairs investigation into a former Springfield ...

The Springfield Police Department is disciplining one supervisor and three patrol officers after an internal investigation into a September crash with retired..

The Springfield Police Department has disciplined one supervisor and three patrol officers following an internal ...