Local News in Sangamon County
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Sangamon County 2 storiesWiden to Greater Springfield, IL
Illinois Times
Published September 23
Relief, sadness accompanies gang charges
The Sangamon County State’s Attorney has announced charges against 24 alleged gang members tied to six murders, including the killing of a 9-year old boy last year. A triple homicide on Oct. 9, 2025, killed Cash Russell, 9, Mhynesha Day, 22, and Devione Brady, 21, in the 3000…
Illinois Times
Published September 17
Collaborating with ICE
This story was reported and produced by Injustice Watch, a nonprofit newsroom in Chicago that investigates issues of equity and justice in the court system, in collaboration with The Intercept. Minutes after Riverton police officer Brad Herzog ran 31-year-old Daniel Torrez…