Temperatures will be similar to yesterday in the low 60s with mostly sunny skies. Read moreA mild and mostly sunny day
Teenagers are connected like never before, through social media and messaging. But instant access online can also expose kids to severe cyberbullying, sextortion and exploitation. Read moreWAND INVESTIGATES: A Deadly Click
For many families, when their loved ones go to work, it isn't promised they will return home. During the Decatur Workers' Memorial, community members honor the lives lost on the job. Read moreWorkers Memorial held in Decatur to remember lives lost on the job
This plan would allow school districts to provide an extended an extended motel stay for students and their parent, guardian or person who enrolled them in school. Read moreIL Senate committee passes bill helping homeless students
Police said that one person is injured following a shooting in Champaign Tuesday night. Read morePolice: 1 person injured following shooting in Champaign
The usage rate will stay the same, so water will cost the same per gallon, but fixed-rate facility fees tacked on to the bill will go up. Read moreVillage of Mahomet unanimously votes to raise sewer, water fees
Each time a patient or a medical professional enter HSHS St. John's Children Hospital, they'll walk past a new tree, planted by the front entrance. The tree is a way for everyone to remember the way the community was impacted on April 28, 2025. Read moreChatham community remembers deadly YNOT crash 1 year later
Sponsors say it is important that families stay connected with their loved ones, and the state should not make that process harder. Read moreIL Senate committee passes bill banning unnecessary fees for IDOC mail
Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) has chapters in 19 countries and nearly every state in the United States, along with chapters in Springfield and Mattoon. Read moreHow Bikers Against Child Abuse empowers victims to move forward stronger
Illinois Senate Republicans hope to see lawmakers pass multiple bills in the coming weeks to protect children on social media. Read moreIL Senate GOP renew push for plans protecting kids online
Temperatures will be similar to yesterday in the low 60s with mostly sunny skies. Read moreA mild and mostly sunny day
Teenagers are connected like never before, through social media and messaging. But instant access online can also expose kids to severe cyberbullying, sextortion and exploitation. Read moreWAND INVESTIGATES: A Deadly Click
For many families, when their loved ones go to work, it isn't promised they will return home. During the Decatur Workers' Memorial, community members honor the lives lost on the job. Read moreWorkers Memorial held in Decatur to remember lives lost on the job
This plan would allow school districts to provide an extended an extended motel stay for students and their parent, guardian or person who enrolled them in school. Read moreIL Senate committee passes bill helping homeless students
Police said that one person is injured following a shooting in Champaign Tuesday night. Read morePolice: 1 person injured following shooting in Champaign
The usage rate will stay the same, so water will cost the same per gallon, but fixed-rate facility fees tacked on to the bill will go up. Read moreVillage of Mahomet unanimously votes to raise sewer, water fees
Each time a patient or a medical professional enter HSHS St. John's Children Hospital, they'll walk past a new tree, planted by the front entrance. The tree is a way for everyone to remember the way the community was impacted on April 28, 2025. Read moreChatham community remembers deadly YNOT crash 1 year later
Sponsors say it is important that families stay connected with their loved ones, and the state should not make that process harder. Read moreIL Senate committee passes bill banning unnecessary fees for IDOC mail
Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) has chapters in 19 countries and nearly every state in the United States, along with chapters in Springfield and Mattoon. Read moreHow Bikers Against Child Abuse empowers victims to move forward stronger
Illinois Senate Republicans hope to see lawmakers pass multiple bills in the coming weeks to protect children on social media. Read moreIL Senate GOP renew push for plans protecting kids online
The Scheels Sports Park in Springfield is officially open after developers hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Legacy Pointe on Tuesday. Read more70-acre Scheels Sports Park officially open to Springfield area, local athletes
The City of Champaign announced that it launched a more modernized version of its website to better serve residents. Read moreCity of Champaign launches improved website, strengthening access and usability
Congratulations are in order for a Springfield high school teacher who was named the Horace Mann Educator of the Year. Read moreSpringfield Southeast HS teacher named Horace Mann Educator of the Year
Tony Bruno was selected as the Unit 4 board president and Christy Arnold as the vice president. Fatima Ahmed was also voted in as board secretary. Read moreChampaign Unit 4 selects new board president, vice president
The goal is to make the corridor safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Read moreUrbana going on a 'road diet' on North Lincoln Avenue
The course made its way through parts of Champaign-Urbana and Savoy and ended at the 50-yard line inside Gies Memorial Stadium. Read moreFrom start to stadium: Illinois Marathon brings runners and energy to C-U
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The Sangamon Mass Transit District (SMTD) unveiled “Buddy” the bus today, the Route 66 anniversary bus. Read moreSMTD unveils Route 66 anniversary celebration bus
The City of Urbana is planning a public townhall meeting on alternative public safety models. Read moreCity of Urbana to host public townhall on alternative public safety models
90s alternative rock band the Gin Blossoms are coming to perform at the historic Virginia Theatre in Champaign. Read moreGin Blossoms to perform at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign
The Decatur Public Library has a week of activities planned for teens to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month. Read moreDPL plans several activities for teens during Mental Health Awareness Month
The Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant program administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Conservation Foundation will help fund trips to state parks, natural area, museums and more for nearly 7,000 students. Read moreIDNR awards 108 biodiversity field trip grants to IL state parks, historic sites, museums
The Morrisonville Fire Department celebrated a major upgrade to its fleet with the arrival of a brand-new fire truck, the department's first new truck in over two decades. Read moreMorrisonville Fire Department celebrates upgrade to fleet with new fire truck
