It’s time once again to dive into another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about ...

Jurors at former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson’s murder trial won’t hear potentially disturbing details from ...

The former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy charged with first-degree murder was in the Springfield courtroom on Sept. 12.

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Illinois politicians are speaking out in response to the news that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Utah Wednesday afternoon. Kirk, born and raised in the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Nebraska man has been arrested in Springfield after making terrorist threat calls to the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP). Beall’s mugshot, photo courtesy of Greene County Jail.

Elyssa is a digital news producer for CBS Chicago. She covers breaking news and manages the station's social media presence. Jeramie Bizzle is a web producer for CBS Chicago. Jeramie began working ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A man living in Springfield faces a terrorist threat charge. Justin Beall is accused of threatening a shooting at a school. Court records used to charge Beall state he called ...

(This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information.) Conservative influencer and Illinois native Charlie Kirk died after being shot in the neck during an event at Utah Valley ...

Editor's note: This page summarizes the news of Charlie Kirk's assassination on Wednesday, Sept. 10. For the latest on Charlie Kirk's death and the hunt for the shooter, visit USA TODAY's coverage for ...

There’s something almost spiritual about finding a breakfast spot that makes you want to weep with joy, and Charlie Parker’s Diner in Springfield, Illinois, is that holy grail of morning meals. Housed ...

(The Center Square) – Popular political activist and Illinois native Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday while at a public outdoor event in Utah. The news and video of the shooting spread ...