This week, Crime Stoppers is highlighting its upcoming fundraising events. Every Sunday at 7pm, the QUEEN OF HEARTS drawing takes place at Weebles Bar and Grill, with the current pot exceeding $7,500. Additionally, on October 21st, Crime Stoppers presents Rhythm and Brews at Hand of Fate Brewing in Petersburg, featuring Whirled Peas.  Doors open at 5pm and tickets are just $20, which includes complimentary food, drink, and souvenir. As always, individuals with information regarding any crime are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, on this website or the P3 app.   If your tip leads to an arrest you could receive a cash reward of up to $2500.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual reference counterfeit money. On September 10th Officers responded to Nancy’s Pizza, 2301 W Monroe, in reference to an individual using a fake $50 bill.  The suspect was described as a black male wearing a grey shirt, black pants and a dew rag.  The suspect placed an order and used counterfeit money to pay.  It was discovered at that time by officers that the suspect had done the exact same thing to 3 other business in that location within the same time frame. Images of the individual can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspect, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427,...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) -Springfield police are still hoping for a break in the unsolved murder of a 23-year-old man.

Sterling Raye Washington was shot in a home invasion on January 25th, 2018, inside a home in the 1900 Block of East Edwards St.