If approved by the full county board on Wednesday, the appointment will be effective immediately with the term expiring in ...

Sangamon County Board chairman Andy Van Meter cited Paula Crouch's "incredible breadth of experience with almost every aspect of policing." ...

It's been one year since Illinois got rid of cash bail. Here's what happened to jail populations and failure-to-appear rates.

Sangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter will nominate Paula Crouch to serve as Sheriff at the September 18th board ...

Many Illinoisans hunger for something that is too often elusive — professional, honest and competent government. But how to get it? There are no guarantees — the election and appointment process both ...

The Sheriff Applicant Review Committee was created by County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter and will be chaired by retired 7th ...

Springfield, ILLINOIS — Paula Crouch will make history as the first woman to fill the role as Sheriff in Sangamon County. Fox Illinois had the opportunity to sit down with Crouch before she officially ...

Sangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter will nominate Paula Crouch to serve as Sheriff at the September 18 board ...

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Jim O’Sullivan will step down from serving as Chesapeake’s sheriff. He is retiring after leading the sheriff’s office for 12 ...

Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze announced his retirement after a 44-year career in law enforcement and a decade as Sheriff ...

Tonight, history was made when the Sangamon County Board selected Paula Crouch as the newest Sheriff following the retirement of former Sheriff Jack Campbell. She is the ...