Oak Park, Illinois – A tragic event unfolded in Oak Park, Illinois, where a police officer lost his life after responding to a call regarding a man with a gun leaving a bank. Detective Allan Reddins, a valued member of the Oak Park Police Department since May 2019, was killed in the line of duty … Read more
Springfield, Illinois – The U.S. Justice Department has initiated an investigation into the shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman, who was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy in her own home. This incident has prompted concerns about how local authorities in Sangamon County treat Black residents and individuals with behavioral disabilities. The investigation … Read more
Albion, Illinois – An Illinois circuit court judge, Michael J. Valentine, was tragically shot outside his home in Albion, Illinois, leading to his untimely death. The incident occurred during a wellness check at the Valentine’s residence on Nov. 5, where Valentine’s body was found with fatal gunshot wounds. Valentine, 43, had been serving as the … Read more
Chicago, Illinois – Police are currently on the lookout for a former employee reportedly involved in a shooting at Navy Pier that left two men dead. The incident caused chaos among visitors to the popular tourist destination, with patrons fleeing to seek shelter in bathrooms and cars. During a news briefing outside of Navy Pier, … Read more
Springfield, Illinois – In a tragic incident on July 6, Sonya Massey lost her life after a confrontation with Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson, who fatally shot her in her kitchen. The events unfolded when Massey called 911 to report a prowler, and despite her mother Donna warning police about her daughter’s mental health crisis … Read more
Zion, Illinois – Two men were involved in a shooting incident in the early hours of Thursday morning, with one person sadly losing their life. The incident took place inside a residence on Gilead Avenue in Zion, as reported by local law enforcement officers. Responding promptly to a call about the shooting just before 8 … Read more
Rockford, Illinois – A tragic incident unfolded when a drive-by shooter took the life of a woman on a porch, only to be met with retaliation from a concealed carry license holder. The licensed individual opened fire at the perpetrator in an attempt to stop the violence. This tense situation occurred in Rockford, Illinois. The … Read more
An Illinois sheriff is set to retire after a deputy he hired was charged with murder for the shooting of Sonya Massey. The deputy, who was identified as the shooter, is facing legal consequences in connection with the incident. The sheriff’s decision to step down comes in the wake of public outcry and calls for … Read more
Springfield, Illinois – Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell publicly addressed the tragic shooting of Sonya Massey, acknowledging his department’s failure in response to the incident. Former Deputy Sean Grayson fatally shot Massey in her Springfield home after she had called 911 in fear of a potential intruder. During a session organized by the U.S. Department … Read more
Decatur, Illinois – An explosion at ADM’s grain processing complex in Decatur, Illinois on July 28 resulted in damage to a grain elevator, according to a spokesperson from the company. Fortunately, no employees were injured in the incident as they had begun investigating a possible smoldering event at the elevator prior to the explosion. As … Read more