A Springfield woman is behind bars following a narcotics investigation that led to the seizure of a large amount of suspected ...

A Springfield woman was arrested after police found a gun, money and over 800 grams of suspected methamphetamine in her home.

City leaders and residents in Springfield are turning their attention to traffic enforcement as a key issue for 2026.

Springfield Police may be the next local law enforcement agency to get a military-style armored vehicle. The City Council voted Monday to use nearly $470,000 of federal forfeiture funds, which are ...

In multiple central Illinois communities, police departments are dealing with fictional, AI content that is making the rounds on social media.

Springfield's Flock Safety license plate cameras are off. Councilors favored keeping them off for now. Residents of Springfield said to take down license plate readers for privacy of locals. Police ...

A new Illinois law is aiming to give State Police more strength in investigating internet crimes against children. State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) collaborated with State Police to expand ...

Starting January 1, 2026, motorists must move over for emergency vehicles on the road, whether they are stopped or moving. This law extends the requirement to vehicles with flashing lights handling ...