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Dashcam footage shows when ISP trooper hit, killed Springfield man

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By Andy Carrigan
| Yahoo Verified
Dashcam footage shows when ISP trooper hit, killed Springfield man Andy Carrigan, Springfield State Journal-Register Updated Wed, July 8, 2026 at 9:31 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dashcam footage shows when ISP trooper hit, killed Springfield man SPRINGFIELD, IL - Illinois State Police officials have released dashcam footage from an April crash in which a State Trooper fatally struck a pedestrian in Springfield.
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Tornado watch issued for Sangamon County

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By Tom Ackerman Verified, Steven Spearie Verified, Andy Carrigan
| The Register-Mail Verified
Tom Ackerman Springfield State Journal-Register Updated June 17, 2026, 10:03 a.m. CT SPRINGFIELD, IL – Two rounds of severe weather are expected Wednesday and into Wednesday night in central Illinois. Much of central Illinois, including Springfield is under a Moderate Risk for thunderstorms, or four out of five, as of Wednesday. Severe hazards will be possible during both rounds of the storm, but the strongest potential weather is forecast for the afternoon and evening.
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Illinois lawmakers approve cell phone ban in schools Original

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By Andy Carrigan
| The State Journal-Register Verified
Illinois lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban students from using cell phones in schools. Senate Bill 2427 passed both houses on May 31 before lawmakers adjourned. The legislation requires all Illinois public and charter schools to adopt policies restricting student use of cell phones, tablets and other devices during class time.
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