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Police investigating two overnight shootings

Danville, IL - Danville police are investigating two overnight shootings that sent three people to the hospital and left one individual dead. More>>

Local Connections to Devastated Town

DECATUR-When the tornado ripped through Oklahoma, it ripped though the hearts of people here. The destruction is hard to look at. Places that shaped Katie Bulava's girlhood memories are no longer there. More>>

Police seeking information about missing juvenile

Decatur Police are seeking information about a missing juvenile 15 year old McClain Conrad. More>>

Macon County Fair announces this year’s theme

Decatur – It is hard to believe that just over two weeks until the county fair season starts, with the annual Macon County Fair. More>>

Bullet grazes a 17 year old woman, police investigating

Springfield - Officers say a 17 year old woman was grazed by a bullet in the 18 hundred block of South 16th Street that is only a block away from Iles Elementary. More>>

Storms hit homes in Sullivan

Sullivan - People in Sullivan are cleaning up after storms hit last night. More>>

Tanning ban bill now on Governors desk

Springfield – The fate of teen tanning now rests with the Governor. More>>

Jurors expected to return in Beason trial

Peoria -- Jurors are expected to return to court in the trial of a man charged with beating five members of a central Illinois to death in 2009. More>>

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Local Connections to Devastated Town
Local Connections to Devastated Town
DECATUR-When the tornado ripped through Oklahoma, it ripped though the hearts of people here. The destruction is hard to look at. Places that shaped Katie Bulava's girlhood memories are no longer there.More >>
DECATUR-When the tornado ripped through Oklahoma, it ripped though the hearts of people here. The destruction is hard to look at. Places that shaped Katie Bulava's girlhood memories are no longer there.More >>
Police seeking information about missing juvenile
Police seeking information about missing juvenile
Decatur Police are seeking information about a missing juvenile 15 year old McClain Conrad. More >>
Decatur Police are seeking information about a missing juvenile 15 year old McClain Conrad. More >>
Macon County Fair announces this year’s theme
Macon County Fair announces this year’s theme
Decatur – It is hard to believe that just over two weeks until the county fair season starts, with the annual Macon County Fair. More >>
Decatur – It is hard to believe that just over two weeks until the county fair season starts, with the annual Macon County Fair. More >>
Job Outlook Improves, though still bleak for recent grads
Job Outlook Improves, though still bleak for recent grads
DECATUR-Many college seniors have already thrown their caps into the air, but the majority of those 2013 grads are now searching for jobs. It's a little better than previous years, but not as easy asMore >>
DECATUR-Many college seniors have already thrown their caps into the air, but the majority of those 2013 grads are now searching for jobs. It's a little better than previous years, but not as easy asMore >>
Help solve the crime of the week
Help solve the crime of the week
Decatur - The Decatur Park District Police needs your help in solving this week's crime of the week.More >>
Decatur - The Decatur Park District Police needs your help in solving this week's crime of the week.More >>

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Check Fraud, Counterfeit Cash Prevalent in Champaign
Check Fraud, Counterfeit Cash Prevalent in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN - Although its a long-standing issue, Champaign police say check fraud is as prevalent as ever. Detective Patrick Kelly says the department is investigating several active cases of check scams,More >>
CHAMPAIGN - Although its a long-standing issue, Champaign police say check fraud is as prevalent as ever. Detective Patrick Kelly says the department is investigating several active cases of check scams,More >>
Businesses Boosted by NCAA Tennis Tournament
Businesses Boosted by NCAA Tennis Tournament
CHAMPAIGN - For the first time, the U of I is hosting the NCAA Men's and Women's Championships, and local businesses are reaping the benefits. Up to 700 players, coaches and NCAA officials are in town,More >>
CHAMPAIGN - For the first time, the U of I is hosting the NCAA Men's and Women's Championships, and local businesses are reaping the benefits. Up to 700 players, coaches and NCAA officials are in town,More >>
Champaign Police Host Open House
Champaign Police Host Open House
CHAMPAIGN - For the second year, the Champaign Police Department hosted an Open House event for the community. Outside of the police department, community members could view various displays and demonstrationsMore >>
CHAMPAIGN - For the second year, the Champaign Police Department hosted an Open House event for the community. Outside of the police department, community members could view various displays and demonstrationsMore >>
Tiny camera in Illinois offers bug's eye view
Tiny camera in Illinois offers bug's eye view
Urbana -- A tiny new camera developed at an Illinois university is giving researchers a bug's eye view.More >>
Urbana -- A tiny new camera developed at an Illinois university is giving researchers a bug's eye view.More >>
Task Force Launched to Eliminate Domestic Violence
Task Force Launched to Eliminate Domestic Violence
CHAMPAIGN - Tuesday marked the first of many meetings to develop a new task force aimed at fighting domestic violence. Led by The Center for Women in Transition, The Central Illinois Domestic Task ForceMore >>
CHAMPAIGN - Tuesday marked the first of many meetings to develop a new task force aimed at fighting domestic violence. Led by The Center for Women in Transition, The Central Illinois Domestic Task ForceMore >>

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Bullet grazes a 17 year old woman, police investigating
Bullet grazes a 17 year old woman, police investigating
Springfield - Officers say a 17 year old woman was grazed by a bullet in the 18 hundred block of South 16th Street that is only a block away from Iles Elementary.More >>
Springfield - Officers say a 17 year old woman was grazed by a bullet in the 18 hundred block of South 16th Street that is only a block away from Iles Elementary.More >>
Tanning ban bill now on Governors desk
Tanning ban bill now on Governors desk
Springfield – The fate of teen tanning now rests with the Governor. More >>
Springfield – The fate of teen tanning now rests with the Governor. More >>
Make nomination for “Illinoisan of the Day”
Make nomination for “Illinoisan of the Day”
Springfield – If you know someone making a difference in our community now is the time to nominate them for "Illinoisan of the Day," at this year's state fair. More >>
Springfield – If you know someone making a difference in our community now is the time to nominate them for "Illinoisan of the Day," at this year's state fair. More >>
Lawmakers still need to pass a law for concealed carry
Lawmakers still need to pass a law for concealed carry
Springfield – A reminder this session is the last chance lawmakers have to get a concealed carry law on the books before June 9th.More >>
Springfield – A reminder this session is the last chance lawmakers have to get a concealed carry law on the books before June 9th.More >>
Governor wants to ban high capacity ammunition
Governor wants to ban high capacity ammunition
Springfield – The governor is pushing for a ban on high capacity ammunition. More >>
Springfield – The governor is pushing for a ban on high capacity ammunition. More >>

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Police investigating two overnight shootings
Police investigating two overnight shootings
Danville, IL - Danville police are investigating two overnight shootings that sent three people to the hospital and left one individual dead.More >>
Danville, IL - Danville police are investigating two overnight shootings that sent three people to the hospital and left one individual dead.More >>
Storms hit homes in Sullivan
Storms hit homes in Sullivan
Sullivan - People in Sullivan are cleaning up after storms hit last night. More >>
Sullivan - People in Sullivan are cleaning up after storms hit last night. More >>
Jurors expected to return in Beason trial
Jurors expected to return in Beason trial
Peoria -- Jurors are expected to return to court in the trial of a man charged with beating five members of a central Illinois to death in 2009.More >>
Peoria -- Jurors are expected to return to court in the trial of a man charged with beating five members of a central Illinois to death in 2009.More >>
Smokers adapting to ban at Ill. State University
Smokers adapting to ban at Ill. State University
Normal -- School officials and some students say a ban on smoking in high traffic areas at Illinois State University is going smoothly so far.More >>
Normal -- School officials and some students say a ban on smoking in high traffic areas at Illinois State University is going smoothly so far.More >>
Ill. State Police: 5 killed in I-70 van crash
Ill. State Police: 5 killed in I-70 van crash
Vandalia-- Illinois State Police say five people were killed and six others injured when a van in which they were riding left a southern Illinois freeway and overturned several times.More >>
Vandalia-- Illinois State Police say five people were killed and six others injured when a van in which they were riding left a southern Illinois freeway and overturned several times.More >>

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