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Chatham Fire Dept. responds to house fire; cause under investigation
By Greg Ramirez
Springfield man gets 15 years in prison for federal drug crimes
Samantha Lee
Samantha Lee
Reporter · Bloomington, IL
Samantha is a dedicated community journalist with a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Having previously reported for the Chicago Tribune's local news section, she brings a wealth of experience in covering community events and issues that matter to Bloomington residents.
More from Samantha →Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 8:45 PM · 1 min read
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Springfield man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to dealing drugs. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of Illinois said Christopher Robinson, 31, pleaded guilty in June to possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl with intent to distribute. Evidence presented during sentencing [...]
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