In an effort to strengthen community trust and understanding, Jerry J. Dawson Civic Leadership Institute and Public Safety ...

Macon County Sheriff Jim Root said his office has launched its own review into the dramatic events that preceded police ...

The man accused of stealing a deputy's squad car and pointing a gun at officers appeared in court for the first time on ...

Police said the defendant was involved in a May 3 stand-off with officers at the P&V Quick Stop gas station near Macon.

A man from Macon is now facing formal charges following an incident in that village last week that left him shot and an ...

A petition filed by the Sangamon County state's attorney asked the state's high court to address a Nov. 27 ruling that would have cleared the way for Grayson's release.

He is currently being held at the Macon County Jail in Decatur after initially being jailed in Petersburg. While Presiding Circuit Judge Ryan Cadagin twice ordered Grayson detained, a Fourth ...

A Decatur man is facing a charge of attempted murder after police said he shot at a man in response to a verbal altercation, ...

Hindsboro, urged Illinois sheriffs to defy a 2017 state immigration law. Sheriffs say they will continue to follow the law — ...

SPRINGFIELD — Even as Illinois ... “a true friend to Decatur going back,” has a similar feeling as he prepares to walk out the door. She noted that it was Macon County’s strong support ...