A 41-year-old man was taken to the hospital after being shot, as Illinois State Police took over the scene of a man barricaded inside a Decatur home Friday. Read more1 man injured after Decatur shooting, suspect barricaded in home
Illinois will soon ban insurance companies from automatically coding a health service lower than what is provided to patients. Read morePritzker signs downcoding transparency bill into law
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a bill into law banning schools from expelling students in Kindergarten through second grade. Read moreIllinois K-2 expulsion ban signed into law
Wright was a three-time Macon County Player of the Year for the Bulldogs before playing college football at Kansas State and Missouri State. Read moreDecatur Super Bowl Champion returns home, talks to kids
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Friday to ensure all high schools offer students of voting age the opportunity to register during the school day in a safe, accessible and nonpartisan environment. Read morePritzker signs Rev. Jesse Jackson youth voter empowerment bill
A century-old shoe factory in Charleston is being brought back to life by a local man and a growing network of volunteers from across the country. Read moreMan works to restore 1919 shoe factory in Charleston
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday to ensure people receive reminder notifications before court hearings. Read moreNew IL law requires court date reminder texts for people on pretrial release
A group of Sangamon County landowners and a nearby kennel owner are suing to stop a large data center project near Waverly. Read moreSangamon County residents sue over data center approval near Waverly
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a bill into law to ban companies from manufacturing or selling cosmetic products containing forever chemicals. Read morePritzker signs bill banning use of forever chemicals in beauty products
The reason behind former Nokomis Police Chief Earin Land stepping down from his position was revealed in a resignation letter to the department. Read moreFormer Nokomis police chief calls department 'too far gone' in resignation letter
A 41-year-old man was taken to the hospital after being shot, as Illinois State Police took over the scene of a man barricaded inside a Decatur home Friday. Read more1 man injured after Decatur shooting, suspect barricaded in home
Illinois will soon ban insurance companies from automatically coding a health service lower than what is provided to patients. Read morePritzker signs downcoding transparency bill into law
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a bill into law banning schools from expelling students in Kindergarten through second grade. Read moreIllinois K-2 expulsion ban signed into law
Wright was a three-time Macon County Player of the Year for the Bulldogs before playing college football at Kansas State and Missouri State. Read moreDecatur Super Bowl Champion returns home, talks to kids
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Friday to ensure all high schools offer students of voting age the opportunity to register during the school day in a safe, accessible and nonpartisan environment. Read morePritzker signs Rev. Jesse Jackson youth voter empowerment bill
A century-old shoe factory in Charleston is being brought back to life by a local man and a growing network of volunteers from across the country. Read moreMan works to restore 1919 shoe factory in Charleston
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday to ensure people receive reminder notifications before court hearings. Read moreNew IL law requires court date reminder texts for people on pretrial release
A group of Sangamon County landowners and a nearby kennel owner are suing to stop a large data center project near Waverly. Read moreSangamon County residents sue over data center approval near Waverly
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a bill into law to ban companies from manufacturing or selling cosmetic products containing forever chemicals. Read morePritzker signs bill banning use of forever chemicals in beauty products
The reason behind former Nokomis Police Chief Earin Land stepping down from his position was revealed in a resignation letter to the department. Read moreFormer Nokomis police chief calls department 'too far gone' in resignation letter
Sunshine Supplies for Teachers will host several supply drives in July, helping teachers stock up on materials ahead of the school year. Read moreSunshine Supplies to host supply drives to support local teachers
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here is a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in your area. Read more5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois July 10-12
Macon County residents spoke at the county board meeting Thursday night to weigh in on the potential for a data center ordinance in the area. Read moreMacon County residents speak on potential data center ordinance
The Department of the Air Force hosted a public meeting in Rantoul Wednesday to update the community about efforts to remove forever chemicals at the former Chanute Air Force Base. Read moreAir Force discusses next steps to address Chanute PFAS contamination
The black and gold bumblebee became the official Illinois state bee Wednesday. Read moreBlack and gold bumblebee named Illinois state bee
A naturalization ceremony welcomed new American citizens in Urbana on Thursday, days before the nation's birthday. Read moreNearly 60 new American citizens welcomed during Urbana naturalization ceremony
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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
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here is a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in your area. Read more5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois July 10-12
Just in time for the debut of college football's largest videoboard, Illinois Athletics will host a FamILLy Movie Night next month at Gies Memorial Stadium. Read moreIllinois Athletics to debut new videoboard at FamILLy Movie Night
The Champaign police and fire departments will be holding joint training exercises next week at The High School of St. Thomas More. Read moreChampaign first responders to hold joint training at The High School of St. Thomas More
This is the 13th year for the camp, organized by Coach Calvin Carson. The event is free and open to kids. Read moreCarson & Friends basketball camp set to return for 13th year
Happy tails is back! Every Wednesday, WAND will feature animals from the Decatur & Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation (DMCASF). Read moreWAND's Happy Tails featuring Sitka and Bean
