A Champaign crash is under investigation after four people were injured. Read moreChampaign crash that left 4 injured, 1 critically, under investigation
The attorney representing a man accused of driving drunk in Decatur withdrew himself from the case Tuesday morning. Read moreAttorney for man charged in Decatur DUI crash withdraws from case
A Riverton man facing child pornography charges has been denied pretrial release. Read moreRiverton man facing child porn charges denied pretrial release
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a measure that lets residents of assisted living and shared housing establishments exercise the right to use electronic monitoring to enhance transparency and safety. Read moreGov. Pritzker signs new law expanding optional use of cameras in long-term care facilities
The Illinois State Fair is announcing the lineup of supporting acts for this year's Grandstand Concert Series. Read moreIllinois State Fair announces supporting acts
The family of 38-year-old Dalewayne Turner is speaking publicly following his death, hoping people remember the man they loved rather than the horrific circumstances surrounding the case. Read more'Complete shock:' Family shares memories of man found dismembered in Lake Mattoon
A boil order will be issued for parts of Moultrie County and Shelby County starting Wednesday. Read moreBoil order to be issued for parts of Moultrie and Shelby counties
Partly cloudy skies with near-average temperatures in the mid-80s hang around for this afternoon. Read moreAnother mild day with humidity staying reasonable
Hamas says it has dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a U.N.-backed technical committee. The decision announced Monday is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. Hamas did not clarify if it would disarm or hand over security to an international force. The Board of Peace, led by U.S. President Donald Trump, says it will assess the impact based on actions. Israel dismissed the announcement as a ploy by Hamas to avoid disarmament. The technocratic committee is tasked with restoring services and overseeing civilian affairs in Gaza. Israeli strikes have lessened since the ceasefire but continue almost daily, targeting Hamas and other militants, and also killing civilians. Read moreHamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee
A former campus police officer says he found an apparent “sniper pad” on a gravel rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated. Monday's courtroom testimony by the former officer comes as prosecutors seek to show they have enough evidence to put defendant Tyler Robinson on trial for murder. A five-day preliminary hearing that began Monday marks the most significant presentation of evidence in the case so far. It's also the first time that Kirk’s parents and widow are in the courtroom. The 23-year-old defendant is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 assassination of Kirk at Utah Valley University. He has not yet entered a plea. Read moreFormer officer describes finding a 'sniper pad' on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination
A Champaign crash is under investigation after four people were injured. Read moreChampaign crash that left 4 injured, 1 critically, under investigation
The attorney representing a man accused of driving drunk in Decatur withdrew himself from the case Tuesday morning. Read moreAttorney for man charged in Decatur DUI crash withdraws from case
A Riverton man facing child pornography charges has been denied pretrial release. Read moreRiverton man facing child porn charges denied pretrial release
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a measure that lets residents of assisted living and shared housing establishments exercise the right to use electronic monitoring to enhance transparency and safety. Read moreGov. Pritzker signs new law expanding optional use of cameras in long-term care facilities
The Illinois State Fair is announcing the lineup of supporting acts for this year's Grandstand Concert Series. Read moreIllinois State Fair announces supporting acts
The family of 38-year-old Dalewayne Turner is speaking publicly following his death, hoping people remember the man they loved rather than the horrific circumstances surrounding the case. Read more'Complete shock:' Family shares memories of man found dismembered in Lake Mattoon
A boil order will be issued for parts of Moultrie County and Shelby County starting Wednesday. Read moreBoil order to be issued for parts of Moultrie and Shelby counties
Partly cloudy skies with near-average temperatures in the mid-80s hang around for this afternoon. Read moreAnother mild day with humidity staying reasonable
Hamas says it has dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a U.N.-backed technical committee. The decision announced Monday is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. Hamas did not clarify if it would disarm or hand over security to an international force. The Board of Peace, led by U.S. President Donald Trump, says it will assess the impact based on actions. Israel dismissed the announcement as a ploy by Hamas to avoid disarmament. The technocratic committee is tasked with restoring services and overseeing civilian affairs in Gaza. Israeli strikes have lessened since the ceasefire but continue almost daily, targeting Hamas and other militants, and also killing civilians. Read moreHamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee
A former campus police officer says he found an apparent “sniper pad” on a gravel rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated. Monday's courtroom testimony by the former officer comes as prosecutors seek to show they have enough evidence to put defendant Tyler Robinson on trial for murder. A five-day preliminary hearing that began Monday marks the most significant presentation of evidence in the case so far. It's also the first time that Kirk’s parents and widow are in the courtroom. The 23-year-old defendant is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 assassination of Kirk at Utah Valley University. He has not yet entered a plea. Read moreFormer officer describes finding a 'sniper pad' on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination
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
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
The Illinois State Fair is announcing the lineup of supporting acts for this year's Grandstand Concert Series. Read moreIllinois State Fair announces supporting acts
A boil order will be issued for parts of Moultrie County and Shelby County starting Wednesday. Read moreBoil order to be issued for parts of Moultrie and Shelby counties
For months, the conversation in Logan County has evolved from whether a data center should be built to how the county should regulate them. Now, with new applications pending, new ordinances under consideration and the possibility of voters having a say, county leaders are once again decidin… Read moreLogan County leaders revisit data center rules as new Hut 8 applications move forward
Burglars broke into Smack'n Tacos over the holiday weekend, stealing a safe and destroying the front door. Read moreSmack'n Tacos vandalized, robbed over 4th of July weekend
