The Illinois Senate approved a bill that calls for a more thorough review of prospective police officers’ work history.

Saying it was "somewhat bittersweet," Police Chief Ken Scarlette announced April 9 he is retiring after 27 years with the ...

A Springfield senator filed bills after the deadly 2024 police shooting that drew scrutiny of a sheriff’s hiring.

Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette announced his retirement, effective in June, after serving three years in the role.

Ken Scarlette has been Springfield Police Chief since early 2022. Scarlette's father, Ken Sr., spent 30 years with the Illinois State Police. Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher will choose the next ...

With warmer weather on the way, the Springfield Police Department is setting its sights on unauthorized outdoor gatherings, ...

Springfield Police said officers responded to a traffic accident with injuries in the 2000 block of north Dirksen Parkway ...

A now former Springfield Police officer pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to sexual abuse and misconduct on April 9.

SPRINGFIELD -- The Sangamon County ... had a troubled employment record at other Central Illinois police agencies. Despite a former supervisor once asking Grayson "how are you still employed?" ...

Pittsfield- and Springfield-based Troop 6 received three new troopers. It covers 12 counties, including Morgan, Brown, Cass, ...