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Springfield Police Lieutenant arrested for DUI

```json { "content": " In a community that prides itself on trust and integrity, the recent arrest of Springfield Police Lieutenant Charles Peters for DUI has sent ripples of concern through the heart of Bloomington. This incident reminds us that even those in positions of authority can falter,...

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Urbana Police Department crime analyst Melissa Hendrian working with data
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Policing by the numbers: a look inside Urbana's data-driven police department

In the heart of Urbana, a passionate crime analyst, Melissa Hendrian, reveals her love for numbers as she navigates through spreadsheets, transforming raw data into actionable insights for her community. Her enthusiasm for data-driven policing is not just about numbers; it's about making Urbana a...

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Iroquois Co. man arrested after sheriff's police conduct 'controlled buy' of cocaine — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)
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Iroquois Co. man arrested after sheriff's police conduct 'controlled buy' of cocaine

IROQUOIS COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- A 35-year-old man was arrested after the Iroquois County Sheriff's Police conducted a "controlled buy" of cocaine, authorities said. In a news release sent to WCIA Tuesday evening, Sheriff Clinton Perzee said Imanuel Wilson of Sheldon has been charged with delivery...

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Exterior shot of The Curve Inn, a popular bar and music venue in Springfield, Illinois, after its rebuilding.
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Springfield's Curve Inn set to reopen after rebuilding in months after fire

After eight long months of uncertainty and dedicated rebuilding, the Curve Inn is ready to welcome back its loyal patrons. This beloved bar and music venue, a cornerstone of Springfield's vibrant nightlife, faced a devastating fire that threatened to extinguish its very spirit. Yet, through...

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Chicago police issue community alert regarding recent string of armed robberies in same block of Roseland neighborhood — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Chicago police issue community alert regarding recent string of armed robberies in same block of Roseland neighborhood

Chicago police have issued a community alert regarding a recent string of armed robberies in the same block on the city's South Side that police say have followed a similar pattern.

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Chicago man accused of abusing, grooming 15-year-old — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Chicago man accused of abusing, grooming 15-year-old

CHICAGO — A Chicago man is accused of sexual abuse and grooming a 15-year-old old boy. Andre Jackson, 56, was arrested Monday in the 700 block of East 111th Street by Chicago police and US Marshals. According to police, Jackson presented himself as a basketball coach and then groomed and sexually...

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Chicago man who posed as basketball coach charged with grooming, soliciting teen boy, police say — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Chicago man who posed as basketball coach charged with grooming, soliciting teen boy, police say

The Brief Andre Jackson, 56, was arrested Monday on felony charges of indecent solicitation/aggravated criminal sexual abuse and grooming.Police say Jackson presented himself as a basketball coach and targeted a 15-year-old boy over several months earlier this year.Jackson was due in court...

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Man Killed, Another Wounded In Loop Shooting Early Wednesday — Block Club Chicago
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Man Killed, Another Wounded In Loop Shooting Early Wednesday

DOWNTOWN — A man was killed and another wounded in a shooting early Wednesday in the Loop, police said. Officers responding to a reported shooting found the men with gunshot wounds around 2:40 a.m. Wednesday in the 0-100 block of East Lake Street Downtown, according to police. One man, whose age...

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High school volleyball player spiking ball during intense playoff match
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Highlights/scores: High school volleyball, boys' soccer playoffs (10/27/26)

Concerned parents speaking at a school board meeting in Champaign, Illinois
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Champaign School District considering new method to place students in AP classes

Decatur Public Schools entering new phase of district architecture revamp — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)
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Decatur Public Schools entering new phase of district architecture revamp

Illinois sales tax holiday saved families more than $11M — WCIA.com News (Champaign-Springfield-Decatur)
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Illinois sales tax holiday saved families more than $11M

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