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Second suspect in fatal shooting of Springfield teenager to be tried as an adult
A teenager charged in the fatal shooting of Southeast High School student Keyon Day in April will stand trial as an adult. Cordae Curb of Springfield had his case transferred from juvenile court to adult court, Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser announced Tuesday. Curb was 15 at the time of the shooting but...
Judge sentences former Illinois child welfare worker to jail in boy's death
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge sentenced a former Illinois state child welfare worker to six months in jail Thursday in connection with a 5-year-old boy’s death. Lake County Associate Judge George Strickland also ordered Carlos Acosta to contribute $1,000 to a local children’s advocacy center and perform 200 hours of public service, the Chicago Tribune reported. Strickland acquitted Acosta of reckless conduct but convicted him of child endangerment in October in connection with the death of Andrew “AJ” Freund of Crystal Lake. Acosta was accused of ignoring numerous warning signs that the boy was being abused prior to his death. The boy died in April 2019 after his mother, JoAnn Cunningham, beat him. She is serving a 35-year sentence for his murder. The boy’s father, Andrew Freund Sr., was sentenced to 30 years in prison for covering up the killing by burying the boy’s body in a field.
Sangamon Co. Crime Stoppers looking for tips in series of arsons
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Law enforcement officials in Springfield are looking to help the Springfield Fire Department as they investigate an arson that damaged a home earlier this year. The fire happened March 30 at a home near Wesley Street and Enos Avenue, and it cost $15,000 worth of damage. Officials added that this was […]
Former Springfield Fire Chief passes away, department announces
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A former Chief of the Springfield Fire Department passed away, the Department announced on Thursday. In a Facebook post the Department made the announcement that Chief JD Knox had died. Knox served in the department for 30 years, which officials said he dedicated to protecting the community with “bravery and commitment.” […]
For third time, Illinois lawmakers fail to pass Karina’s Bill aimed at protecting domestic violence victims
A couple months ago, Monica Alvarez traveled from Chicago to Springfield. She was joined by dozens of advocates with various gun violence prevention groups. Alvarez was there to push for Karina’s Bill. At a rally outside of the Capitol building, she said being there was both painful and heartbreaking.
Illinois quick hits: Juveniles charged with robbery; train collides with semi
Juveniles charged with robbery Chicago police have charged an 11-year-old boy with robbing a senior citizen on a CTA train. \The boy and a 14-year-old girl allegedly robbed a 62-year-old man on a Red Line train May 24. Both juveniles are charged with robbery of a victim over the age of 60. Police said the...
Former State Employees charged over fraudulent Paycheck protection program loans
Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week charged two DuPage County women, alleging both women fraudulently received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for over $20,000 while employed by the state of Illinois. The Attorney General’s office charged Candice Brumfield, 34, of Woodridge, Illinois with one count of theft by deception exceeding...
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