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Illinois sheriff, whose deputy killed Sonya Massey apologizes: 'I offer up no excuses'

The Illinois sheriff whose deputy shot Sonya Massey, the unarmed Black woman who called 911 for help in her Springfield home, apologized Monday night during a community meeting

The Independent UK

Illinois Deputy Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting Case

Tragic incident in Springfield, Illinois: Deputy Sean Grayson faces murder charges for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 for help.

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Body-cam video shows Illinois officer fatally shooting Black woman in face

A white deputy, Sean Grayson, shot Sonya Massey, who called police in fear of a home intruder, after boiling water dispute

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White deputy charged with murdering Black woman who called 911 told partner not to render aid, prosecutors say

Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson is accused of shooting and killing 36-year-old Sonya Massey after she called 911

The Independent UK

Illinois deputy charged with murder after shooting a Black woman

Sonya Massey called 911 to report a prowler when Sean Grayson ‘aggressively yelled’ and fatally shot her in face

The Guardian - US

Illinois is hit with cicada chaos. This is what it's like to see, hear and feel billions of bugs

Cicada chaos is flourishing and flying in the American Midwest

The Independent UK

Louisiana lawmakers approve surgical castration for child sex offenders

Earlier this year, 54-year-old Glenn Sullivan Sr of Springfield, Louisiana, agreed to be physically castrated after he raped and impregnanted a 14-year-old girl

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How the Jets-Mariners' Springfield-Shelbyville rivalry plays out for the GF

'The Jets fans should support the Mariners for this game.'

Newcastle Herald

Police Chief Warns Against Dangerous 'Street Takeovers' In Fairfax County

Fairfax County police address dangers of 'street takeover' event in Springfield, Virginia, emphasizing public safety and proactive measures.

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Police Chief Warns Of Dangers After Street Takeover Incident

Fairfax County police release video of chaotic 'street takeover' event in Springfield, VA, leading to arrests and charges. Public safety emphasized.

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Nexstar Names Chris Pruitt GM Of Springfield, Mo., Operations

Exec ran stations in Waco

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Police officers wounded in Massachusetts shootout; suspect arrested after standoff

In Massachusetts, police officers were injured during a shootout with a suspect. The suspect barricaded himself in a house near Springfield before being ar...

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With a March 19 primary election looming, Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield

Illinois lawmakers will be picking up where they left off on Tuesday. With an election looming, action might be slow to start.

Chicago Sun-Times

Decaying Pillsbury mill that once churned flour into opportunity is now getting new life

The nonprofit Moving Pillsbury Forward has $6 million in commitments and plans for obtaining the balance of the $10 million needed to raze the Springfield plant and redevelop the site.

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The Independent UK

Decaying Pillsbury mill in Illinois that once churned flour into opportunity is now getting new life

Pillsbury Mills was a groundbreaking, history-making flour mill in central Illinois for most of the 20th century

The Independent UK

Gypsy Blanchard planned her mother’s murder eight years ago. She wants to meet Taylor Swift upon her release

Gypsy Rose Blanchard made headlines in 2015 after her then-boyfriend Nicholas Godejohn killed her abusive mother at her request. Eight years into her sentence for second-degree murder, Blanchard will be released from prison. Andrea Blanco writes

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Former Massachusetts golf pro accused of stealing money from muni courses acquitted on 18 of 20 charges

Kevin M. Kennedy managed two public golf courses in Springfield, Massachusetts.

TV Tech

Nexstar Media Promotes Mike Spruill to VP & GM of Nashville Operations

Spruill will lead broadcast and digital in Nashville at WKRN-TV, wkrn.com, and their social media channels

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How a child’s death caused an Ohio city to turn on its Haitian community

A fatal school bus crash in Springfield, Ohio, has sparked a backlash to the city’s burgeoning immigrant population.

Chicago Sun-Times

Proposal to save Chicago, suburban public transit from fiscal cliff is sent to Springfield

Lawmakers must consider new taxes, combining four regional transit agencies under one board and changing fee structures. The report recommends the state prop up public transit with $1.5 billion.

Chicago Sun-Times

Unfinished assignment: Lawmakers leave Springfield without final plan for Chicago elected school board

Divisions over the city’s elected school board remain — including disagreement over how many members should be appointed versus elected next year. The issue will likely be kicked to January when legislators return for the lame duck session.

Chicago Sun-Times

Congressional Dems slam private school tax plan as state lawmakers return to Springfield for veto session battle

Private school tax credits, the lifting of a nuclear power plant moratorium and an elected school board map are among the most pressing issues facing lawmakers Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

State trooper suffered brain bleed, skull fractures in shootout with Chicago man in Springfield

Video of the shooting shows the suspect fire at the trooper at close range. It also shows the suspect being hit by a squad car before his arrest.

Chicago Sun-Times

A law that extends prison time for major weapons charges hasn’t cut back gun violence as promised. Should it continue?

Lawmakers in Springfield will decide whether to keep the law on the books for another year. It could be gut-check time for those who voted for criminal justice reform.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ex-boyfriend of slain CPS special education teacher charged with attempted murder in shooting of state trooper

Cristobal Santana is accused of shooting a state trooper in the leg Wednesday in Springfield. The family of his ex-girlfriend allege he’s responsible for her shooting death Sunday in Chicago.

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