A new plan in Springfield could improve sexual violence prevention efforts on college campuses. Read moreIL Senate committee unanimously approves bill addressing college sexual violence prevention
A rescue is underway with a person trapped on a balcony of an apartment building on fire in Springfield. Read morePerson rescued from balcony of apartment fire in Springfield
Tornadoes have killed at least two people in northwest Indiana and leveled buildings in Kankakee, Illinois. The Newton County Coroner's Office on Wednesday confirmed the deaths of an elderly couple in their home in Lake Village, Indiana. A volunteer fire department in the area says less than 10 people were hurt in Tuesday's storms. In Illinois, the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office says a tornado caused extensive damage in the small suburb of Aroma Park. In video posted on social media, the twister rips across a field of farmland near an airport while cars line the road. Parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio remain under tornado watch Wednesday. Read moreTornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority launched a program to help first-time home buyers on Wednesday. Read moreGov. Pritzker launches down payment assistance program for first-time home buyers
Mattoon High School will not hold classes Wednedsday due to a power outage. Read moreMattoon High School cancels classes due to power outage
Severe storms have left thousands of households in the dark across Central Illinois Wednesday morning. Read morePower restored to most of Central Illinois after outage left over 7,000 customers in the dark
Several cars were stranded at an overpass near downtown Decatur on Wednesday morning. Read moreFlash flooding hits Macon Co. as heavy rain pelts Decatur
Strong storms taper off through the morning. Much cooler temperatures move in for the rest of the week. Read moreHeavy rain this morning leads to much cooler temperatures
After-school programs are a lifeline for families with working parents. But the Decatur Public Schools District #61 will end its Extended Day program due to budget cuts. Read moreDecatur Public Schools ending Extended Day program due to budget cuts
This proposal would require group insurance companies to provide coverage for medically-necessary devices with a maximum costsharing amount of $50 per year. Read moreIL Senate committee approves bill requiring insurance coverage for seizure detection devices
A new plan in Springfield could improve sexual violence prevention efforts on college campuses. Read moreIL Senate committee unanimously approves bill addressing college sexual violence prevention
A rescue is underway with a person trapped on a balcony of an apartment building on fire in Springfield. Read morePerson rescued from balcony of apartment fire in Springfield
Tornadoes have killed at least two people in northwest Indiana and leveled buildings in Kankakee, Illinois. The Newton County Coroner's Office on Wednesday confirmed the deaths of an elderly couple in their home in Lake Village, Indiana. A volunteer fire department in the area says less than 10 people were hurt in Tuesday's storms. In Illinois, the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office says a tornado caused extensive damage in the small suburb of Aroma Park. In video posted on social media, the twister rips across a field of farmland near an airport while cars line the road. Parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio remain under tornado watch Wednesday. Read moreTornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority launched a program to help first-time home buyers on Wednesday. Read moreGov. Pritzker launches down payment assistance program for first-time home buyers
Mattoon High School will not hold classes Wednedsday due to a power outage. Read moreMattoon High School cancels classes due to power outage
Severe storms have left thousands of households in the dark across Central Illinois Wednesday morning. Read morePower restored to most of Central Illinois after outage left over 7,000 customers in the dark
Several cars were stranded at an overpass near downtown Decatur on Wednesday morning. Read moreFlash flooding hits Macon Co. as heavy rain pelts Decatur
Strong storms taper off through the morning. Much cooler temperatures move in for the rest of the week. Read moreHeavy rain this morning leads to much cooler temperatures
After-school programs are a lifeline for families with working parents. But the Decatur Public Schools District #61 will end its Extended Day program due to budget cuts. Read moreDecatur Public Schools ending Extended Day program due to budget cuts
This proposal would require group insurance companies to provide coverage for medically-necessary devices with a maximum costsharing amount of $50 per year. Read moreIL Senate committee approves bill requiring insurance coverage for seizure detection devices
A list of of food pantries and services across WAND viewing counties in central Illinois. Read moreWhere to find food pantries in your area across Central Illinois
During the season of Lent, some Christians choose to avoid consuming meat on Fridays as a form of sacrifice. Read more2026 guide to Lenten fish fries in Central Illinois
A new chain opened its doors in Decatur on Tuesday, as Jersey Mike's welcomed customers to its new location on Mound Road. Read moreA Sub Above: Jersey Mike's opens its doors in Decatur
The Lenco G3 pro armored vehicle would be used for emergency response and SWAT operations. Read moreSpringfield City Council moves forward with plan to purchase armored police vehicle
Several Champaign County polling locations will be closed on Election Day March 17 because of an election judge shortage. Read moreSeveral Champaign County polling locations to be closed on Election Day
The Mount Pulaski Rural Fire Protection District met Monday evening with an update on the future of the Chestnut Fire Department. Read moreEfforts underway to bring Chestnut Fire Department back into service
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During the season of Lent, some Christians choose to avoid consuming meat on Fridays as a form of sacrifice. Read more2026 guide to Lenten fish fries in Central Illinois
UGLY Restaurant & Bar in Springfield announced it is shutting its doors. Read moreUGLY Restaurant & Bar in Springfield to close
The Stephens Family YMCA and Champaign Park District have opened registration for the 2026 C-U Triathlon. Read moreRegistration now open for 2026 C-U Triathlon
A new chain opened its doors in Decatur on Tuesday, as Jersey Mike's welcomed customers to its new location on Mound Road. Read moreA Sub Above: Jersey Mike's opens its doors in Decatur
It's one of the only places where striking is a good thing. The 2026 PBA Illinois Classic, hosted by Victory Lanes in Decatur, is already underway. Read morePBA tournament brings bowlers and enthusiasts from across the world
Voting is now open in the Illinois Manufacturers' Association's 2026 "Makers Madness" contest. It is a bracket-style tournament that lets the public decide on The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Read moreVoting now open in 2026 Makers Madness contest
