Cole Henke

1 week ago | wcia.com | Heather Robinson |Cole Henke

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — During Kristi Noem’s visit to Springfield on Wednesday, she spoke in front of the former residence of Emma Shafer. Shafer, 24, was found stabbed to death in her apartment in 2023. Her ex-boyfriend, Gabriel Calixto-Pichardo, is accused of killing her. Police are still looking for him. Shafer’s death rocked the city. She was a pillar of the activist community, and had organized for several different causes, including immigrant rights.

1 week ago | wcia.com | Cole Henke

UPDATE: Protestors gathered outside of the capitol protesting Noem’s appearance. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — The Director of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is coming to Springfield on Wednesday. While in the city, she will criticize the state’s sanctuary policy for immigrants.

1 week ago | wcia.com | Cole Henke

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — A relationship between the city of Springfield and coalition of business, education and medical leaders came under fire at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Every year since 2019, the city sends $250,000 to the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance. The group’s sole goal is to help bring new businesses and other economic drivers to the city. The county also contributes $250,000 to the alliance, as well.

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Bradley Zimmerman |Cole Henke

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois State Police provided a series of updates on Thursday on their investigation into Monday’s deadly crash in Chatham. A car crashed into the building hosting the YNOT After School Camp on Breckenridge Road. The crash killed four girls and sent six more people to the hospital. Some of those who were hurt have been released. Speaking to reporters, ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly said he could release the following information without interfering in the investigation.

1 week ago | mywabashvalley.com | Bradley Zimmerman |Cole Henke

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois State Police provided a series of updates on Thursday on their investigation into Monday’s deadly crash in Chatham. A car crashed into the building hosting the YNOT After School Camp on Breckenridge Road. The crash killed four girls and sent six more people to the hospital. Some of those who were hurt have been released. Speaking to reporters, ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly said he could release the following information without interfering in the investigation.