﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:41:03 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>Cash For Tips</title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us:443/Home/rss/421</link><atom:link href="https://www.cashfortips.us:443/Home/rss/421" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Seeking tips to crack unsolved murder]]></title><link>https://www.wandtv.com/news/police-seek-tips-to-crack-unsolved-murder/article_6002999a-3193-11e9-bc3b-f3fe82c5ceb7.html?fbclid=IwAR0d9tATG1f5QHs4lU8AbaiTyr0UIw24674bEhgjbIIJGNYdwtDlA2TdOCc</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1329/NewsArticleThumbnail.png" length="467216"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2019 19:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.wandtv.com/news/police-seek-tips-to-crack-unsolved-murder/article_6002999a-3193-11e9-bc3b-f3fe82c5ceb7.html?fbclid=IwAR0d9tATG1f5QHs4lU8AbaiTyr0UIw24674bEhgjbIIJGNYdwtDlA2TdOCc</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[We've been nominated]]></title><link>https://illinoistimes.com/bestofspringfield#/gallery/124946707/</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1314/BestOfSpringfield2018.jpg" length="43812"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2018 21:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoistimes.com/bestofspringfield#/gallery/124946707/</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Predatory Sexual Offender]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/predatory-sexual-offender</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1310/2018-07-17-07_43_48-Illinois-Child-Sex-Offender-GREGORY-M-STAPLETON.png" length="189302"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2018 17:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/predatory-sexual-offender</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Predatory Sexual Offender]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/predatory-sexual-offender-1</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1309/2018-07-17-07_43_48-Illinois-Child-Sex-Offender-GREGORY-M-STAPLETON.png" length="189302"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2018 17:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/predatory-sexual-offender-1</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Rhythm & Brews Fundraiser for Crime Stoppers]]></title><link>https://www.facebook.com/events/232730733997308/</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1307/36287198_841918416019037_1530126337363148800_n.jpg" length="81826"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 18:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.facebook.com/events/232730733997308/</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Seeking information relating to knife altercation resulting in non-life threatening stabbing of three women]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/seeking-information-relating-to-knife-altercation-resulting-in-non-life-threatening-stabbing-of-three-women</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1295/1295CrimeStoppers-Blank.jpg" length="57644"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Three women were taken to Springfield hospitals with non-life threatening stab wounds early Sunday following a disturbance at a house party on the 2800 block of South 13th Street, the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office said. 

 No information was available on what prompted the the disturbance, which was reported about 4:50 a.m. The three victims were in a disturbance with another group of people, and at least one of the women in the other group had a knife and allegedly stabbed the three women, the sheriff’s office said. 

 The sheriff’s office added that deputies had been at the residence ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2018 18:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/seeking-information-relating-to-knife-altercation-resulting-in-non-life-threatening-stabbing-of-three-women</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers 2nd Annual Take Flight in the Fight Against Crime]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/crime-stoppers-2nd-annual-take-flight-in-the-fight-against-crime</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1267/1267LRS-2017-1.jpg" length="54682"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[  Date:  Sunday, September 3, 2017 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
 Location:  Levi, Ray & Shoup Inc. (LRS) Hangar – Abraham Lincoln Springfield Capital Airport 

 Please join the Crime Stoppers of Sangamon & Menard Counties for our 2nd Annual “Take Flight in the Fight Against Crime” fundraiser, Labor Day weekend, Sunday, September 3, 2017, at Abraham Lincoln Springfield Capital Airport, located in the Levi, Ray & Shoup Inc. (LRS) Hangar, as we raise additional funds to fight crime. 

 Doors open at 2:00 p.m. with live music provided by two the best bands in Central Illinois, The Deep Hollow ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2017 15:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/crime-stoppers-2nd-annual-take-flight-in-the-fight-against-crime</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers Board Increases Maximum Rewards]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/crime-stoppers-board-increases-maximum-rewards</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1238/16796981_610609862483228_1312027357649082115_o.jpg" length="54534"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Crime Stoppers of Sangamon and Menard Counties has announced that its Board of Directors has approved increasing the maximum amount that individuals could receive for providing tips that help solve most crimes. It will go from $1,000 to $2,500. The maximum reward for information leading to arrests in homicide cases has been increased to $5000. The increases took effect immediately. 

   

 “Sometimes offering a maximum of $1,000 just wasn’t sufficient to elicit the information needed to solve crimes in our counties,” said Terry Farmer, president of Crime Stoppers. “By raising the maximum ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2017 15:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/crime-stoppers-board-increases-maximum-rewards</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Seeking information on Washington Park vandals]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/seeking-information-on-washington-park-vandals</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1234/Carolone.jpg" length="321341"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The Springfield Park District has been seeing a rash of vandalism at Washington Park over the past few weeks. 

 Derek Harms, executive director of the park district, said Tuesday that someone damaged the bathroom near the pavilion and broke into the tennis pro shop, though nothing was taken. 

   

 Construction equipment also has been broken into, and graffiti was spray-painted near the entrance to the park. 

 Harms did not have a dollar estimate of the damage. 

 He said youths are believed to be responsible for the damage, but there is no hard evidence to back up that ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2017 14:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/seeking-information-on-washington-park-vandals</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Cold case update]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/cold-case-update</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1215/13226899_492409960969886_5654958735573572210_n.jpg" length="35948"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Crime Stoppers is seeking tips or any information which might be helpful in solving the below listed homicides which have occurred in Sangamon County in past years . In some instances, these tragic criminal acts occurred many years ago and although the cases are not forgotten, new information has not materialized for a long period of time. New information is needed in all of these cases and it is hoped that, over time, someone has decided to come forward with information which might help investigators. 

 
  
   
    Victim 
    Date 
    Location 
   
   
    Marilyn Jenks 
    ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2016 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/cold-case-update</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Domino's on South Fifth Street robbed]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/new-dominos-on-south-fifth-street-robbed</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1214/Local-Crime-News.jpg" length="8088"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ A man carrying a handgun and wearing a ski mask robbed the recently opened Domino's restaurant on South Fifth Street early Wednesday morning, police said. 

 Springfield police responded to Domino's at 2662 S. Fifth at 12:15 a.m. for a report of an armed robbery. 

 A store employee reported a man armed with a handgun entered the store through the back door and forced him to open the store safe. 

 After removing an unknown amount of cash from the safe, the robber fled in an unknown direction. No one was injured, police said. 

 The robber was described as a black man approximately 6 ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2016 15:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/new-dominos-on-south-fifth-street-robbed</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Cold Case Reward Program EXTENDED]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/cold-case-reward-program-extended</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1208/13226899_492409960969886_5654958735573572210_n.jpg" length="35948"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Crime Stoppers of Sangamon and Menard Counties announces that the Cold Case Homicide Enhanced Reward Program scheduled to end at the end of September 2016 has been extended for one month and will conclude on October 31, 2016. The special enhanced reward program offers a $5000 reward for any information which leads to an arrest in any “cold case” homicide in Sangamon or Menard County, regardless of how long ago the homicide occurred. Cold Case’s were defined as any homicide investigation in which all leads were exhausted and in which all witnesses, suspects, or persons with information had ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/cold-case-reward-program-extended</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Help support local Crime Stoppers efforts]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/help-support-local-crime-stoppers-efforts</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1203/13912805_523398474537701_7271057507722711203_n.jpg" length="107970"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Crime Stoppers brings a Crime of the Week to the public every week to remind you that as you are enjoying the freedom of living in a land that respects our individual rights and liberties, there is – and always will be - a segment of the community that attempts to avoid the laws which were created for our mutual benefit and the common good of us all. We offer cash rewards that help take these criminals off the street – and these cash rewards come from you through your generous contributions and fundraisers we hold. 

 Our hanger party, which is coming up on Labor Day weekend at the LRS ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2016 17:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/help-support-local-crime-stoppers-efforts</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers Contributor of the Year Award - Chris Wollesen]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/crime-stoppers-contributor-of-the-year-award-chris-wollesen</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/201/ChrisW.jpg" length="42165"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The Outstanding Contributor Award is given to individuals who have contributed significantly to the Crime Stoppers program. The Award is presented annually at the Illinois State Crime Stoppers Convention. 

 This year, Chris Wollesen with  Radical Thinking Inc.  was recognized as the Contributor of the Year for Crime Stoppers of Sangamon/Menard Counties as a result of his continued hard work and dedication to our program. In addition to serving as our Webmaster, Chris recently developed and implemented a new mobile responsive website with easier access/usability for Crime Stopper ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2016 21:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/crime-stoppers-contributor-of-the-year-award-chris-wollesen</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[2016 State Fair Parade]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/2016-state-fair-parade</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/200/13939454_10208909905017146_5955218357153952100_n.jpg" length="75531"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Another Illinois State Fair Parade for the record books! We enjoy participating in the annual Twilight Parade and appreciate having the opportunity to share awareness regarding our program. Thanks for coming out and cheering on Crime Stoppers. As always, if you have any information about a crime, "Crime Stoppers wants your information, not your name!" ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2016 14:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/2016-state-fair-parade</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Join us for our 1st Annual Hangar Party]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/join-us-for-our-1st-annual-hangar-party</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/197/13912805_523398474537701_7271057507722711203_n.jpg" length="107970"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Please join Crime Stoppers of Sangamon & Menard Counties for our 1st Annual "Take Flight in the Fight Against Crime" fundraiser, Labor Day weekend, September 4, 2016, at the  Springfield Capitol Airport  located in the  Levi, Ray & Shoup Inc. (LRS)  Hangar, as we raise additional funds to fight crime. 

 The event will start at 4:00 p.m. with live music provided by two of the best bands in Central Illinois... The Deep Hollow  and  The Shenanigans . 

 A showcase of award winning food will be prepared by Hy-Vee Market Grill (Julia Hunter) and there will be plenty of beverages available ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2016 21:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/join-us-for-our-1st-annual-hangar-party</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[CrimeStoppers presented with 3 degree guarantee charity donation]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/crimestoppers-presented-with-3-degree-guarantee-charity-donation</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/196/13886334_524198341124381_2926931394588454438_n.jpg" length="35988"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Every month, Storm Team 20 partners with Green Family stores for their 3-degree weather guarantee. If forecasters correctly predict the next day's high within 3 degrees, a local charity wins money. For the month of July, the charity of choice was Crime Stoppers of Sangamon & Menard Counties. We received a check for $2000 which will be used to keep criminals off our streets! Thank you Green Family Stores and Storm Team 20 for all you do in our community! ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2016 21:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/crimestoppers-presented-with-3-degree-guarantee-charity-donation</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Requesting information on three weekend shootings]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/requesting-information-on-three-weekend-shootings</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/192/Local-Crime-News.jpg" length="8088"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Four people were shot, but nobody was killed in three separate incidents of gunfire in Springfield overnight Saturday, police said. One has a suspect in custody, police are requesting your assistance in solving the other three. 

 Police said the gunfire that started the busy night occurred shortly after 11 p.m. in the 2200 block of South 13th Street. 

  1st Incident:  A man said he was driving down the street when somebody somewhere shot at him, striking him in the face with what police described as a pellet. The man was taken to HSHS St. John’s Hospital and treated for a non ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/requesting-information-on-three-weekend-shootings</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Information wanted on local shooting]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/information-wanted-on-local-shooting</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/186/GeneralCrime.jpg" length="31003"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ A Springfield woman is dead after being shot early Sunday near her home. Springfield police said the woman was shot in the 1300 block of Clay Street. Police received call of a shooting at 4:51 a.m. The woman was taken to HSHS St. John's Hospital, where she died shortly after from a gunshot wound. 

 Police said the woman, who was in her early 40s, was shot in the head. Springfield police said Sunday evening no one has been arrested in connection with the woman's death. 

 The death is the city of Springfield's third homicide case of the year. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2016 15:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/information-wanted-on-local-shooting</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Mailbox vandalism]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/mailbox-vandalism</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/179/AR-160609669.jpg" length="33741"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ At least 15 mailboxes were vandalized at homes west of Veterans Parkway the past three days, police said. 

 Among the areas hit were houses near Old Jacksonville Road, Bunker Hill Road and Farmingdale Road, according to the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office. 

 The sheriff’s office handled at least 15 reports of vandalism to mailboxes the past three days. Springfield police reportedly received at least several reports as well, but exact figures weren’t immediately available. 

 Teens, recently out of school for the summer, are likely responsible for the damage, the sheriff’s office ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/mailbox-vandalism</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Gas station on West Monroe robbed]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/gas-station-on-west-monroe-robbed</link><description><![CDATA[ A robber threatened a gas station clerk with a knife and demanded money at 3:30 a.m. Saturday. 

 Police said the clerk was making coffee when a man carrying a knife with a scarf partially covering his face entered the store, located at 2641 W. Monroe St. 

 The robber ran toward the clerk with a knife, which had a 6-inch blade, and pushed him to the ground and demanded money from the register. 

 The clerk complied and handed the robber an undisclosed amount of money. The robber also demanded money from a second register, but the clerk couldn’t open it, police said the robber fled out ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2016 17:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/gas-station-on-west-monroe-robbed</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Donations]]></title><link>#</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/135/135ISHS-Scholarship[1].jpg" length="35630"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2016 13:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>#</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Vandalism at Gietl Park, Wilcox Elementary School]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/vandalism-at-gietl-park-wilcox-elementary-school</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/138/13812321525_10208966908674451_3071456833603759817_n[1].jpg" length="79381"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Seeking information on last week’s vandalism spree that damaged a concession stand at Gietl Park and a window at Wilcox Elementary School which appear to be the work of the same person or group of people. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2016 13:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/vandalism-at-gietl-park-wilcox-elementary-school</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Springfield Police's Most Wanted (3/17/2016)]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/springfield-polices-most-wanted-3172016</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/141/141Silloutte-MugShot-17745012_s[1].jpg" length="52874"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The Springfield Police Department and the Sangamon County State's Attorney's Office are asking for the public's help in finding these people wanted for criminal offenses. Information useful to police include where wanted people are staying, what type of vehicle they are in, known hangouts or people they have been seen with recently. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2016 14:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/springfield-polices-most-wanted-3172016</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[St. Pattys Day Parade]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/st-pattys-day-parade</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.cashfortips.us/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/143/143CashForTips-2016-StPattysDay-10569005_10207666718098083_8659804888011850969_n.jpg" length="144476"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ We hope everyone had a chance to come see us march in the St. Patty's Day Parade downtown. Remember celebrate, but be responsible! ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2016 21:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/st-pattys-day-parade</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[One arrested, two still sought in Rochester homicide]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/one-arrested-two-still-sought-in-rochester-homicide</link><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER -- One man has been arrested, and the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two others in connection with last week’s shooting death of 31-year-old Matthew Grady at his rural Rochester home.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2016 18:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/one-arrested-two-still-sought-in-rochester-homicide</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers targeting rural burglaries]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/crime-stoppers-targeting-rural-burglaries</link><description><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers of Sangamon and Menard Counties is looking for information on a series of thefts that involved ATVs and zero-turn mowers.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/crime-stoppers-targeting-rural-burglaries</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[History update]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/history-update</link><description><![CDATA[The history section on our site has been updated with several interesting photos from our past.  If you are interested or want more information regarding Sangamon and Menard county Crimestoppers please check out the history section and see our blast from the past.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2015 02:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/history-update</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Thanks for your support]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/thanks-for-your-support</link><description><![CDATA[We want to thank everyone who showed up and participated at our annual trivia night and all our corporate sponsors who helped make it such a wonderful evening.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2015 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/thanks-for-your-support</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Looking for information related to shooting]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/looking-for-information-related-to-shooting</link><description><![CDATA[A 24-year-old Springfield resident was found dead on the front porch of a home in the 200 block of North MacArthur Boulevard late Monday night.The victim, who lived at the residence, had been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene, Springfield police said Tuesday morning.Authorities arrived at the home about 11:15 p.m. Monday after a report of gunshots being fired]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2015 16:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/looking-for-information-related-to-shooting</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Information needed on man who robbed pet supply store]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/information-needed-on-man-who-robbed-pet-supply-store</link><description><![CDATA[Springfield police are looking for a man who robbed the Nature’s Select Pet Store Wednesday afternoon.Police described the robber as a dark-skinned black man with a thin build who is 20 to 30 years old and between 6 feet and 6-foot-2. He was wearing a light gray sweatshirt and sweat pants.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2015 17:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/information-needed-on-man-who-robbed-pet-supply-store</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Trivia Night Jan 31st.]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/trivia-night-jan-31st</link><description><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers invites you to join us in what we are calling the 2015 "Trivia Bowl".  It is the largest trivia night in all of central Illinois, we have the venue the hosts and all the games.  All we need is your team, sign up today http://www.cashfortips.us/Events/TriviaNight.aspx ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2015 20:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/trivia-night-jan-31st</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SJ-R Reports Crime Stoppers Success in 2014]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/sj-r-reports-crime-stoppers-success-in-2014</link><description><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers of Sangamon and Menard Counties is wrapping up 2014 with 88 arrests and the recovery of more than $45,600 in stolen property and narcotics. Badger took over as coordinator of Crime Stoppers in October.
]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2014 17:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/sj-r-reports-crime-stoppers-success-in-2014</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Help catch the most wanted]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/help-catch-the-most-wanted</link><description><![CDATA[Local police plan to unveil a fresh batch of names and faces for the Springfield Police's Most Wanted list next week. Until then, click inside to browse photos of these elusive fugitives to see if you can help authorities locate them.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2014 20:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/help-catch-the-most-wanted</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Warren Boynton Bank robbery solved]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/warren-boynton-bank-robbery-solved</link><description><![CDATA[A Crime Stoppers Tip led to the arrest of 33 year old Shawn T Graves, who robbed Warren Boynton Bank at 3030 Spring Mill Dr, on 11/4/2013 at 9:40 am. The tip led to a successful investigation by the Springfield Police Detective Bureau.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2013 15:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/warren-boynton-bank-robbery-solved</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Qik-n-Ez Sponsor and Ticket Local]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/qik-n-ez-sponsor-and-ticket-local</link><description><![CDATA[We want to give a big thanks to Qik-n-Ez for their sponsorship of our 30th annual Community Unity event.  If you'd like to attend tickets may be purchased at any Qik-n-Ez location.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2013 20:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/qik-n-ez-sponsor-and-ticket-local</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SJ-R spotlights 30 years of Crime Stoppers]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/sj-r-spotlights-30-years-of-crime-stoppers</link><description><![CDATA[During its 30-year history, the local program, which began as an anti-drug tip line in 1983, has helped close more than 7,170 cases, contributed to more than 4,300 arrests, and assisted in recovering more than $7.56 million in stolen property, cash or drugs.
In the last few years, Crime Stoppers has found ways to adapt to the ever-changing technology landscape, according to Ernie Slottag, who’s served as a volunteer member of the organization’s 30-member board since 1998.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2013 14:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/sj-r-spotlights-30-years-of-crime-stoppers</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[WICS Property Damage Report (Video)]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/wics-property-damage-report-video</link><description><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers: Westchester Property Damage
Springfield police are trying to track down the people responsible for damaging property in the Westchester subdivision.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2013 14:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/wics-property-damage-report-video</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Featured in SJ-R: Crime Stoppers celebrates 30 years]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/featured-in-sj-r-crime-stoppers-celebrates-30-years</link><description><![CDATA[This week’s good-news editorial focuses on people trying to make Springfield a better place to live.
Crime Stoppers of Sangamon and Menard Counties, the organization that offers cash rewards for anonymous crime tips, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year in the Springfield area.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2013 19:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/featured-in-sj-r-crime-stoppers-celebrates-30-years</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Results happen!]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/results-happen</link><description><![CDATA[Thanks to tips another fugitive has been arrested!]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jun 2013 16:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/results-happen</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers succeeds in 2012]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/crime-stoppers-succeeds-in-2012</link><description><![CDATA[Thanks to your help Crime Stoppers netted more than 100 criminals based on your tips.  We couldn't do this without your help and this article explains how we are all helping to keep our counties a great place to live.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/crime-stoppers-succeeds-in-2012</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Information sought on local shooting]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/information-sought-on-local-shooting</link><description><![CDATA[Someone fired multiple gunshots from a vehicle early Saturday, killing two men and rattling the quiet neighborhood of Laketown.  Police are asking people with information to call crime stoppers to help apprehend the individual(s) who committed this act.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/information-sought-on-local-shooting</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Tips lead to Arrest]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/tips-lead-to-arrest</link><description><![CDATA[After tips recieved by Crime Stoppers, a Springfield man was arrested tuesday on alleged robbery of the Chase Bank at 210 North Grand Ave. W. last week. Randall A. Welch, 35, of Stone Valley Drive was located by police at his home, said Springfield Deputy Police Chief Cliff Buscher. Welch allegedly walked into the Chase Bank wearing a camouflage jacket and jeans Wednesday and handed a note to a teller that said he had a bomb strapped to his body. The teller gave him about $2,000 and the robber left the building. During the investigation, police released pictures from video surveillance ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/tips-lead-to-arrest</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Two on most wanted arrested due to tips]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/two-on-most-wanted-arrested-due-to-tips</link><description><![CDATA[Since the most-wanted list, which was compiled by the Springfield Police Department and state’s attorney’s task force, ran Monday, five of the 12 people profiled have been arrested.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/two-on-most-wanted-arrested-due-to-tips</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Tip leads to arrest in Peases Robbery]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/tip-leads-to-arrest-in-peases-robbery</link><description><![CDATA[Police arrested a man in connection with an armed robbery at Pease’s Candy store at 1701 S. State St. earlier this month.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/tip-leads-to-arrest-in-peases-robbery</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Reward boost for copper thefts]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/reward-boost-for-copper-thefts</link><description><![CDATA[Continued through Dec 31st... Crimestoppers of Sangamon and Menard Counties are launching a new campaign against copper theft, including an increase to $500 for the rewards paid for tips, and billboards reminding the public that police are cracking down on the thieves.
ABC News Channel 20's Mike Brooks takes a closer look.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/reward-boost-for-copper-thefts</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Tip leads to arrest]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/tip-leads-to-arrest</link><description><![CDATA[Springfield police said a Crime Stoppers tip led to the arrest Friday of a city man in the April 29 attempted armed robbery of Taco Gringo, 125 South Grand Ave. E.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 21:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/tip-leads-to-arrest</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Tips for Warm Weather]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/tips-for-warm-weather</link><description><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers of Sangamon and Menard Counties on Wednesday reminded residents to take extra safety precautions now that warm weather is here.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/tips-for-warm-weather</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Lincoln Sword Recovered]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/lincoln-sword-recovered</link><description><![CDATA[A tip from Crime Stoppers resulted in the arrest of a unnamed 16 year old boy and the recovery of the stolen Lincoln Sword.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/lincoln-sword-recovered</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coordinator]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers coordinator works to publicize reward program]]></title><link>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/crime-stoppers-coordinator-works-to-publicize-reward-program</link><description><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers coordinator works to publicize reward program]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cashfortips.us/Archives/News/crime-stoppers-coordinator-works-to-publicize-reward-program</guid></item></channel></rss>