Steven Spearie
Staff Writer at The State Journal-Register
Reporter, The State Journal-Register. Red Storm fan. Closer of schools. @SJRBreaking
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yahoo.com | Steven Spearie
Two Pittsfield High School students were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Morgan County on May 24. The students were identified by Pikeland schools superintendent Todd Fox as senior Jesse Davidsmeyer and junior Joel Noble. The deaths were confirmed in a statement by Morgan County Coroner Marcy Patterson.
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lincolncourier.com | Steven Spearie
Steven SpearieSpringfield State Journal- RegisterThe Springfield City Council approved on May 20 Joseph Behl as police chief and Nicholas Zummo as fire chief. Both city council votes were unanimous. New Springfield Police Chief Joseph Behl wants to hit the ground running by addressing public safety with data driven policing.
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sj-r.com | Steven Spearie
Steven SpearieSpringfield State Journal- RegisterThe Springfield Lucky Horseshoes gear up for their season opener May 27 against the Normal CornBelters, marking the centennial of historic Robin Roberts Stadium. The team, owned by Golden Rule Entertainment's Capital City Baseball LLC, is part of the Prospect League, a collegiate summer league. There are more than a dozen minor league-affiliated and independent league baseball teams around the state. Here's where to catch a ballgame this summer.
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sj-r.com | Steven Spearie
A bill requiring stricter police hiring practices has made it through the General Assembly and is headed to Gov. Pritzker. State Sen. Doris Turner said the legislation is 'a promise kept' to the family of Sonya Massey. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said the bill 'helps address the deep flaws in the law enforcement hiring process.'Last summer, at a press conference with civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the family of Sonya Massey, 48th District State Sen.
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lincolncourier.com | Steven Spearie
More federal funds are coming to Springfield to help address debris removal from severe flooding caused by the June 29, 2023, derecho and storms. U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski announced on May 15 that she had secured $1.387 million in relief aid for the city. The grant is awarded through Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). More: 'You saw people respond with the best of humanity': Recalling area storms one year laterHere's what you need to know. What happened in Springfield?
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.@ILStatePolice is still working a one-vehicle accident on Interstate 55 southbound. An SUV ran off the roadto the right and struck the metal guardrail. @SFD_IL and EMS were dispatched to the scene. The right lane has been closed for an investigation.
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According to @ILStatePolice, southbound Interstate 55 is closed after an SUV ran off the roadway to the right and hit a metal guardrail. It is near the Sangamon Ave. exit. https://t.co/GsKqlJ7jEU
