Fresh off a Final Four appearance, the Fighting Illini men's basketball team has released its nonconference schedule for the 2026-27 season. Read moreIllinois men's basketball releases nonconference schedule for 2026-27 season
The interior section of the Village Mall is closed indefinitely due to extensive water damage, according to Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. Read moreInterior portion of Danville mall closed due to water damage
Two brothers accused of a hate crime against a member of the Danville City Council pleaded guilty to lesser charges. Read moreBrothers accused of hate crime involving Danville alderman plead guilty
The Supreme Court is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project for now. Chief Justice John Roberts signed a temporary order on Friday letting work continue as the court considers an emergency appeal from Trump’s Republican administration. The temporary order came hours before lower-court rulings would have forced a halt to aboveground construction of the project because Trump didn’t get congressional approval. The case is the latest test of Trump’s unprecedented assertion of presidential power to come before the nation’s highest court. Read moreSupreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted a court order that would have granted thousands of athletes an extra year of eligibility. This decision comes just eight days before the college football season begins. The lawsuit was filed by players who graduated high school in 2022 and were not included in the NCAA’s new rule granting most players five years of eligibility. The ruling puts a hold on the situation until the appeal can be fully heard. The NCAA argues that fairness is subjective, as current athletes and schools have already built their rosters based on existing rules. Read moreNCAA gets win in court on 5-year eligibility rule, but this is hardly the end of the lawsuits
First responders in Decatur are on the scene of a crash involving a school bus Friday afternoon. Read morePolice, fire crews respond to crash involving school bus in Decatur
One person was hospitalized and a pet died following a house fire on Decatur's north side Friday morning. Decatur firefighters were dispatched to a home in the 1600 block of North Oakland Avenue around 9:10 a.m. following reports of a residential fire with a resident possibly trapped inside. Read more1 hospitalized, pet dead after Decatur house fire
No injuries were reported after a building came tumbling down in Mattoon Thursday afternoon. Read moreNo injuries reported after Mattoon building housing 8 businesses collapses
What started as a home bakery is quickly becoming a Saturday morning tradition in Decatur. By the time the downtown Mercy Market opens, customers are already waiting for Mama Bear Bakery's fresh sourdough, cookies and cinnamon rolls. Read moreThe Saturday morning rush: Why Mama Bear Bakery keeps selling out
One person is dead and two others are hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash on Illinois State Route 10 Thursday night. The crash occurred at the intersection of Route 10 East and Plow Road in Clinton, according to the DeWitt County Sheriff’s Department. Read moreRoute 10 fatal crash in Clinton leaves 1 dead, 2 hospitalized
Fresh off a Final Four appearance, the Fighting Illini men's basketball team has released its nonconference schedule for the 2026-27 season. Read moreIllinois men's basketball releases nonconference schedule for 2026-27 season
The interior section of the Village Mall is closed indefinitely due to extensive water damage, according to Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. Read moreInterior portion of Danville mall closed due to water damage
Two brothers accused of a hate crime against a member of the Danville City Council pleaded guilty to lesser charges. Read moreBrothers accused of hate crime involving Danville alderman plead guilty
The Supreme Court is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project for now. Chief Justice John Roberts signed a temporary order on Friday letting work continue as the court considers an emergency appeal from Trump’s Republican administration. The temporary order came hours before lower-court rulings would have forced a halt to aboveground construction of the project because Trump didn’t get congressional approval. The case is the latest test of Trump’s unprecedented assertion of presidential power to come before the nation’s highest court. Read moreSupreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted a court order that would have granted thousands of athletes an extra year of eligibility. This decision comes just eight days before the college football season begins. The lawsuit was filed by players who graduated high school in 2022 and were not included in the NCAA’s new rule granting most players five years of eligibility. The ruling puts a hold on the situation until the appeal can be fully heard. The NCAA argues that fairness is subjective, as current athletes and schools have already built their rosters based on existing rules. Read moreNCAA gets win in court on 5-year eligibility rule, but this is hardly the end of the lawsuits
First responders in Decatur are on the scene of a crash involving a school bus Friday afternoon. Read morePolice, fire crews respond to crash involving school bus in Decatur
One person was hospitalized and a pet died following a house fire on Decatur's north side Friday morning. Decatur firefighters were dispatched to a home in the 1600 block of North Oakland Avenue around 9:10 a.m. following reports of a residential fire with a resident possibly trapped inside. Read more1 hospitalized, pet dead after Decatur house fire
No injuries were reported after a building came tumbling down in Mattoon Thursday afternoon. Read moreNo injuries reported after Mattoon building housing 8 businesses collapses
What started as a home bakery is quickly becoming a Saturday morning tradition in Decatur. By the time the downtown Mercy Market opens, customers are already waiting for Mama Bear Bakery's fresh sourdough, cookies and cinnamon rolls. Read moreThe Saturday morning rush: Why Mama Bear Bakery keeps selling out
One person is dead and two others are hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash on Illinois State Route 10 Thursday night. The crash occurred at the intersection of Route 10 East and Plow Road in Clinton, according to the DeWitt County Sheriff’s Department. Read moreRoute 10 fatal crash in Clinton leaves 1 dead, 2 hospitalized
The Illinois State Fair is celebrating Springfield’s unique culinary history this weekend with "Cozy Dog Weekend," featuring a world-record attempt, historical dedications, and family activities. Springfield is widely recognized as the birthplace of the corn dog, which first debuted at the s… Read moreCozy Dog weekend kicks off at Illinois State Fair
To celebrate the centennial of Route 66, Wyndham Rewards has launched a highly limited, highway-inspired candy collection that comes with a massive travel perk. The "Flavors of the Open Road" candy collection goes on sale Aug. 20, at 10 a.m. ET. Only 100 boxes will be available nationwide on… Read moreWyndham debuts limited edition Route 66 candy box collection with free hotel stays
Fifty Illinois middle and high school students from across the state were awarded scholarships from the Illinois Sheriffs' Association (ISA). Read more50 middle, high school students awarded scholarships from Illinois Sheriffs' Association
Some of the newest members of the care team at Springfield Memorial Hospital have four legs, wagging tails and even their own employee badges. Read moreMeet the 'DOGtors' bringing comfort to Springfield Memorial Hospital
Eastern Illinois University and the Coles County Historical Society will unveil a historical marker to honor Tuskegee Airman and EIU alumnus Charles Hall. Read moreEIU, Coles Co. Historical Society to honor Tuskegee Airman Charles Hall with marker
The lifeline is a partnership between SIU Medicine and state agencies that offers confidential, 24/7 support for farmers facing financial stress, family strain, or a personal crisis. Read moreMental health lifeline for IL farmers and families rebrands, creates new website
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As temperatures rise, cities and counties across central Illinois have resources for people and families looking to get out of the heat. Read moreWhere to find cooling centers in central Illinois
What started as a home bakery is quickly becoming a Saturday morning tradition in Decatur. By the time the downtown Mercy Market opens, customers are already waiting for Mama Bear Bakery's fresh sourdough, cookies and cinnamon rolls. Read moreThe Saturday morning rush: Why Mama Bear Bakery keeps selling out
The organization is looking for hundreds of volunteers to participate in this year's Special Olympics Family Festival. Read moreVolunteers needed for Special Olympics Family Fest in Mattoon
The Decatur Bicycle Club is running its annual Amish Country Cycling Tour beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at 120 E. Progress Street. Read moreDecatur Bicycle Club running annual Amish Country Cycling Tour in September
Proceeds benefit Springfield Memorial Foundation's transplant funds, which help with lodging, prescriptions, education and program development for organ transplant patients. Read more5K to benefit transplant patients prepares for 20th year
The episode will be filed Sept. 3 and the public is invited to attend the taping. Read moreDecatur pizza joint to be featured on 'America's Best Restaurants'
