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Hundsdorfer: Grayson’s behavior in Logan County led superior to ask, ‘How are you still employed with us?’
By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com Before former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson was accused of shooting Sonya Massey after she called police to investigate a prowler, he had a rocky, one-year tenure with the
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Illinois Housing Development Authority Board to award millions in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
The Illinois Housing Development Authority Board is awarding nearly $24 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. Those credits will finance 16 affordable housing developments in 10 counties throughout the state. Once completed, the developments will offer
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DOJ opens investigation into death of Springfield’s Sonya Massey
The Department of Justice is opening an investigation into the deadly deputy-involved shooting of Sonya Massey earlier this month in Springfield. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the probe, while also revealing that Massey’s family met with
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Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence report notes big increase in deaths from domestic violence across 2023
The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence has released its annual Domestic Violence Homicide Report for 2023, noting a dramatic increase in the number of deaths resulting from domestic violence in the state. ICADV reports 120 people died
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Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office issues bevy of citations during recent safety campaigns
The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office issued two seat belt citations, nine distracted driving citations, and 24 speeding citations during the recent Independence Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It
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Illinois State Fair announces harness racing for August 8
The Illinois State Fair Grandstand will host harness racing to kick off County Fairs and Horse Racing Day on Thursday, August 8. Recognized as one of the fastest dirt tracks in the world, the one-mile track will