The county's new top prosecutor highlighted Illinois' assault weapons ban as a key tool in tamping down the violence she says has "overshadowed" the region.

Sean Grayson has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official ...

A Hoopeston man who was licensed to work as a child welfare specialist has been denied bail for a second time after being indicted by a grand jury Nov. 22 on 12 counts of Child Pornography — ...

The state's attorney is prosecuting University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students over last April's encampments.

Anson Fenton, 46, of Belle Rive is accused of selling forfeited items confiscated by the department for his personal benefit.

EAST ST. LOUIS A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging the former Wayne City police chief with selling forfeited items confiscated by the ...

In October, the Massey Commission – which was established by Sangamon County officials after the shooting – sent a formal ...