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Nearly Two Dozen Indicted in Sangamon County Cases

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Nearly two dozen gang members were indicted in Sangamon County in cases that include the murder of a 9-year-old boy.

Macon County Illinois DeskSep 22, 2026

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Macon County launches Project SAFER Spectrum

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The county says the project will improve how first responders interact with people in the autistic community.

Macon County Illinois DeskSep 22, 2026

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Winnebago jail led Illinois in pepperball use

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Winnebago County jail guards fired pepperballs more often than guards at any other Illinois jail, including in incidents involving people with mental illnesses.

Macon County Illinois DeskSep 16, 2026

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Decatur man charged in Macon County building damage

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A Decatur man has been charged after rocks were used to damage Macon County government buildings.

Macon County Illinois DeskSep 13, 2026