The city of Decatur is working with the Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations (CONO) to encourage Decatur residents to get involved and make a difference in their communities this month. Read moreDecatur launches inaugural Community Impact Days
Some Moultrie County Rural Public Water District customers are under a boil order after a water main break Wednesday. Read moreMoultrie County Rural Public Water District issues boil order after water main break
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Rural Development is accepting applications for the Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program. Read moreUSDA makes $500M available for fertilizer investment and expansion program
Crossing Healthcare in Decatur is bringing back its annual "Ready, Set, School" clinics to prepare students and local families for the upcoming school year. Read moreCrossing Healthcare offering back to school clinics for local students
A federal grand jury indicted Illinois State Rep. Carol Ammons and Aaron Ammons on Tuesday on fraud and obstruction-related charges. Read moreState Rep. Carol Ammons, Aaron Ammons indicted on federal fraud, obstruction charges
Five people were arrested after an 18-year-old woman was shot in Urbana Tuesday night. Read more5 arrested, teenager hurt after Urbana shooting
A double homicide is under investigation after two people were found murdered in separate homes in Olney. Read more2 people found murdered in separate homes in Olney
Another seasonable day in the mid to upper 80s is on tap for Wednesday. Strong to severe storms will move in Thursday evening. Read moreHumidity builds Wednesday before strong to severe storms arrive Thursday evening
The city of Springfield is renewing its contract with license plate reader technology company Flock. City leaders approved an amendment to the two-year contract that adds new oversight requirements for the system. Read moreSpringfield approves new oversight rules for Flock camera system
This bill ensures utility companies and contractors can access service lines on private property at no cost to property owners. Read moreIL plan accelerating lead service line replacement awaits Pritzker's approval
The city of Decatur is working with the Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations (CONO) to encourage Decatur residents to get involved and make a difference in their communities this month. Read moreDecatur launches inaugural Community Impact Days
Some Moultrie County Rural Public Water District customers are under a boil order after a water main break Wednesday. Read moreMoultrie County Rural Public Water District issues boil order after water main break
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Rural Development is accepting applications for the Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program. Read moreUSDA makes $500M available for fertilizer investment and expansion program
Crossing Healthcare in Decatur is bringing back its annual "Ready, Set, School" clinics to prepare students and local families for the upcoming school year. Read moreCrossing Healthcare offering back to school clinics for local students
A federal grand jury indicted Illinois State Rep. Carol Ammons and Aaron Ammons on Tuesday on fraud and obstruction-related charges. Read moreState Rep. Carol Ammons, Aaron Ammons indicted on federal fraud, obstruction charges
Five people were arrested after an 18-year-old woman was shot in Urbana Tuesday night. Read more5 arrested, teenager hurt after Urbana shooting
A double homicide is under investigation after two people were found murdered in separate homes in Olney. Read more2 people found murdered in separate homes in Olney
Another seasonable day in the mid to upper 80s is on tap for Wednesday. Strong to severe storms will move in Thursday evening. Read moreHumidity builds Wednesday before strong to severe storms arrive Thursday evening
The city of Springfield is renewing its contract with license plate reader technology company Flock. City leaders approved an amendment to the two-year contract that adds new oversight requirements for the system. Read moreSpringfield approves new oversight rules for Flock camera system
This bill ensures utility companies and contractors can access service lines on private property at no cost to property owners. Read moreIL plan accelerating lead service line replacement awaits Pritzker's approval
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
HVAC experts say a few maintenance steps can help keep your home cool and even save you from an expensive repair. Read moreHow to avoid costly AC repairs during the extreme heat
Experts recommend planning walks for times of day when the temperature drops to avoid burning your pet's paws. Read morePawsitively hot outside: Taking care of your pets during a heat wave
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will temporarily move DMV services in Charleston to the city's public library after the storms forced the local facility to close. Read moreDMV services moving to Charleston public library after storms damage main facility
The Illinois State Fair unveiled its theme for the 2026 event on Tuesday: "Miles of Smiles." Read more'Miles of Smiles': Illinois State Fair unveils theme for 2026 festivities
HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital in Springfield and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois have teamed up for a new room to help support local families. Read moreHSHS St. John's, RMHC open Ronald McDonald House Family Room
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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 City of Urbana will be holding a public meeting on the proposed improvement of Lincoln Avenue from Wascher Drive to Killarney St. Read moreUrbana to hold public meeting on proposed Lincoln Avenue improvement
The city of Springfield is renewing its contract with license plate reader technology company Flock. City leaders approved an amendment to the two-year contract that adds new oversight requirements for the system. Read moreSpringfield approves new oversight rules for Flock camera system
Lincoln Library in Springfield received more than one million dollars in grant funding. In Decatur, the Public Library received its annual grant of $119,887 earlier this month. Read moreLocal Central Illinois libraries investing grant money into the library for the community
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will accept sealed bids this fall for about 40 agricultural lease contracts for the 2027-2031 crop years. Read moreIDNR accepting bids for agricultural leases
Taylorville Memorial Hospital is doing its part to help prepare kids to return to school. Read moreTaylorville hospital to host Back 2 School Health and Resource Fair
