The Illinois State University graduate student was last seen on Aug. 24, 2021. Just days later, his body was found in the Illinois River. Read more5 years later, Jelani Day’s family continues fight for answers
An Effingham man arrested after police said he robbed a Days Inn in March has pleaded guilty. Read moreMan charged in Effingham hotel robbery pleads guilty
The University of Illinois Police gave the all clear after a suspicious device was found on campus late Monday afternoon. Read moreUIPD determines no ongoing threat after suspicious device found on campus
While the investigation remains ongoing, Decatur Police Chief Brad Allen said police believe the shooting stemmed from a dispute that ultimately ended at Johns Hill Park. Read more'I want people to still feel safe': Decatur police chief addresses safety at Johns Hill Park
The extension of an airport runway at Effingham County Regional Airport should help generate new business for the city of Effingham and the county. Read moreExtension of Effingham airport runway could bring in new business
Peggy Finley returned to court ahead of her trial for the first-degree murder of Earl Moore Jr. Read moreEx-paramedic appears in court prior to murder trial
The new law states employers must provide a separate restroom designated for workers who menstruate or are lactating. Read morePritzker signs bill improving sanitation, access to menstrual products on construction sites
The Supreme Court is siding with the Trump administration in a case over President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much can be implemented before the fast-approaching midterm elections. The U.S. Postal Service laid out its plan for implementing the order last week, but time is running short to impose major changes. The court's three liberal-leaning justices dissented. The decision also appears to leave room for additional court challenges that could further slow Trump’s order calling for delivery of mail ballots only to people on federal government-created lists. Read moreSupreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
Two teens are in custody after one person was seriously injured in a shooting at Johns Hill Park Sunday evening. Read more2 teens in custody after Johns Hill Park shooting that leaves 1 seriously injured
A member of the Women’s Pro Baseball League’s board of directors is asking a Delaware court to force the fledgling organization to release records she says could reveal misuse of company funds and undisclosed conflicts of interest. The WPBL launched August 1 hoping to become the most successful pro league for women’s baseball since the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League folded in 1954. The demand for books and records, filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery, could impact the league’s ability to bring in key partners, sponsors and investors. Read moreWomen’s baseball league board member goes public with concerns about company's finances
The Illinois State University graduate student was last seen on Aug. 24, 2021. Just days later, his body was found in the Illinois River. Read more5 years later, Jelani Day’s family continues fight for answers
An Effingham man arrested after police said he robbed a Days Inn in March has pleaded guilty. Read moreMan charged in Effingham hotel robbery pleads guilty
The University of Illinois Police gave the all clear after a suspicious device was found on campus late Monday afternoon. Read moreUIPD determines no ongoing threat after suspicious device found on campus
While the investigation remains ongoing, Decatur Police Chief Brad Allen said police believe the shooting stemmed from a dispute that ultimately ended at Johns Hill Park. Read more'I want people to still feel safe': Decatur police chief addresses safety at Johns Hill Park
The extension of an airport runway at Effingham County Regional Airport should help generate new business for the city of Effingham and the county. Read moreExtension of Effingham airport runway could bring in new business
Peggy Finley returned to court ahead of her trial for the first-degree murder of Earl Moore Jr. Read moreEx-paramedic appears in court prior to murder trial
The new law states employers must provide a separate restroom designated for workers who menstruate or are lactating. Read morePritzker signs bill improving sanitation, access to menstrual products on construction sites
The Supreme Court is siding with the Trump administration in a case over President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much can be implemented before the fast-approaching midterm elections. The U.S. Postal Service laid out its plan for implementing the order last week, but time is running short to impose major changes. The court's three liberal-leaning justices dissented. The decision also appears to leave room for additional court challenges that could further slow Trump’s order calling for delivery of mail ballots only to people on federal government-created lists. Read moreSupreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
Two teens are in custody after one person was seriously injured in a shooting at Johns Hill Park Sunday evening. Read more2 teens in custody after Johns Hill Park shooting that leaves 1 seriously injured
A member of the Women’s Pro Baseball League’s board of directors is asking a Delaware court to force the fledgling organization to release records she says could reveal misuse of company funds and undisclosed conflicts of interest. The WPBL launched August 1 hoping to become the most successful pro league for women’s baseball since the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League folded in 1954. The demand for books and records, filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery, could impact the league’s ability to bring in key partners, sponsors and investors. Read moreWomen’s baseball league board member goes public with concerns about company's finances
The annual event will take place on Friday and Saturday in Downtown Lincoln. Read moreSoar over central Illinois during Balloons Over 66 in Lincoln
The fundraiser will help support the Northeast Community Fund and neighbors in need. Read moreFarm to Fund Fundraiser bringing community together to support Northeast Community Fund
Employees have voted to form a union at Moultrie County Beacon, Inc., a nonprofit that serves people with intellectual disabilities. Read moreEmployees vote to form union at Moultrie County Beacon, Inc.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources invited the public to share their favorite memories of the park for a yearlong visitor center display. Read moreGiant City State Park invites public to share memories and photos for park’s 100th anniversary
Park staff have made strong progress restoring buildings, roads and trails, but funding is still needed for forest restoration. Read moreStorm-damaged Lincoln Homestead State Park seeks funds for tree replanting
Urbana School District #116 said that UHS was ranked No. 184 among 984 Illinois public high schools and 4,682 nationally. Read moreUrbana High School ranked in top 40% of schools nationwide in new rankings
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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 annual event will take place on Friday and Saturday in Downtown Lincoln. Read moreSoar over central Illinois during Balloons Over 66 in Lincoln
The Champaign County Continuum of Service Providers to the Homeless (CSPH) released the results of its annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count conducted on Jan. 22, 2026. More than 40 volunteers identified 364 individuals experiencing homelessness in the county—a slight increase of nine people from… Read moreChampaign County homelessness rose slightly in 2026 count
Family Day at the Illinois State Fair is not just about food and rides. For many, it's about taking a pause from their day-to-day lives and creating lasting memories. Read moreFamily Day at Illinois State Fair brings families together
Champaign families showed up to the RISE Center Saturday to voice their concerns with the school district as part of Unit 4's new "Listen and Learn Tour." Read moreChampaign families voice concerns to superintendent during Unit 4 "Listen and Learn Tour"
The inaugural Decatur BBQ Brawl is set to bring barbecue, music and community fundraising to Forsyth in September. Read moreDecatur BBQ Brawl firing up in Forsyth to benefit youth advocacy center
