One of two former LifeStar ambulance workers charged with killing Earl Moore Jr. in 2022 was sentenced to 24 months' probation on Tuesday. Read moreEx-EMT worker charged with killing patient in 2022 sentenced to 24 months' probation
Former Illinois star Keaton Wagler was selected as the No. 5 overall pick by the LA Clippers in the 2026 NBA draft Tuesday night. Read moreKeaton Wagler goes #5 to the LA Clippers in 2026 NBA draft
The National Weather Service confirmed six tornadoes touched down in central Illinois during Sunday's storms. Read more6 tornadoes confirmed across central Illinois following weekend storms
An 18-year-old man was seriously injured following a shooting in Rochester Tuesday afternoon. Read more18-year-old man seriously injured after shooting in Rochester
“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday. She pleaded with them to step forward with any information about her missing mother. Her plea came a day after news organizations said a ransom note months ago had indicated that she was dead. Eighty-four-year-old Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her Arizona home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe she was taken against her will. Savannah Guthrie says her family “cannot be at peace” while her mother's whereabouts are unknown. Authorities recently conducted a search near the Arizona-Mexico border but didn’t report finding her. Read moreSavannah Guthrie says family remains 'in agony' over missing mom, begs the public for tips
Halfway through the year, the Prairie State has overtaken the previous record for most tornadoes recorded in a single year. Read moreIllinois surpasses 2024 tornado record amid severe weather surges
Gov. JB Pritzker could soon sign a bill to help sexual assault survivors when they first interact with police. Read morePlan improving sexual assault interviews for survivors awaits Pritzker's signature
Bees, butterflies, moths and other pollinating insects may be small, but experts say their impact on Illinois ecosystems and food production is enormous. Read morePollinator Month highlights the small insects with a big impact on Illinois ecosystems
The plan allows school districts to provide an extended motel stay for students and their parents, guardians or the person who enrolled them in school. Read moreBill helping homeless students arrives on Pritzker's desk
A Champaign man who pleaded guilty to arson at a church will serve 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Read moreMan gets 10 years in IDOC for church arson in Champaign
One of two former LifeStar ambulance workers charged with killing Earl Moore Jr. in 2022 was sentenced to 24 months' probation on Tuesday. Read moreEx-EMT worker charged with killing patient in 2022 sentenced to 24 months' probation
Former Illinois star Keaton Wagler was selected as the No. 5 overall pick by the LA Clippers in the 2026 NBA draft Tuesday night. Read moreKeaton Wagler goes #5 to the LA Clippers in 2026 NBA draft
The National Weather Service confirmed six tornadoes touched down in central Illinois during Sunday's storms. Read more6 tornadoes confirmed across central Illinois following weekend storms
An 18-year-old man was seriously injured following a shooting in Rochester Tuesday afternoon. Read more18-year-old man seriously injured after shooting in Rochester
“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday. She pleaded with them to step forward with any information about her missing mother. Her plea came a day after news organizations said a ransom note months ago had indicated that she was dead. Eighty-four-year-old Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her Arizona home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe she was taken against her will. Savannah Guthrie says her family “cannot be at peace” while her mother's whereabouts are unknown. Authorities recently conducted a search near the Arizona-Mexico border but didn’t report finding her. Read moreSavannah Guthrie says family remains 'in agony' over missing mom, begs the public for tips
Halfway through the year, the Prairie State has overtaken the previous record for most tornadoes recorded in a single year. Read moreIllinois surpasses 2024 tornado record amid severe weather surges
Gov. JB Pritzker could soon sign a bill to help sexual assault survivors when they first interact with police. Read morePlan improving sexual assault interviews for survivors awaits Pritzker's signature
Bees, butterflies, moths and other pollinating insects may be small, but experts say their impact on Illinois ecosystems and food production is enormous. Read morePollinator Month highlights the small insects with a big impact on Illinois ecosystems
The plan allows school districts to provide an extended motel stay for students and their parents, guardians or the person who enrolled them in school. Read moreBill helping homeless students arrives on Pritzker's desk
A Champaign man who pleaded guilty to arson at a church will serve 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Read moreMan gets 10 years in IDOC for church arson in Champaign
The Effingham Church of Christ is providing disaster relief supplies to people impacted by an EF-3 tornado last week. Read moreEffingham church provides disaster relief supplies to community reeling from tornado
The state of Illinois wants to hear you tell your story to the world in honor of the nation's 250th birthday. Read moreIllinois Voices 250 invites residents to record their stories for America's 250th
Urbana City Council faced a heated debate over the future of the old Urbana Civic Center on Monday. Read moreUrbana City Council debates future of old Civic Center
First responders were honored at the Savoy Fire Department Monday for their work in saving a teenager experiencing cardiac arrest. Read more12 Champaign County first responders honored for saving teen's life
The Monticello Freedom Festival returns next month, ready to kick off the Fourth of July with food, music and of course, fireworks. Read moreMonticello Freedom Festival returns in July for fireworks, food and more
People living with visual impairments got the chance to enjoy America's pastime at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield Thursday. Read moreVisually impaired fans experience America's pastime at Robin Roberts Stadium
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The Illinois Pastors Coalition will host a Violence Prevention Carnival from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the Cultural Arts Center on Leafland Avenue. Read moreIllinois Pastors Coalition aims to bring hope to Decatur during Violence Prevention Carnival
The state of Illinois wants to hear you tell your story to the world in honor of the nation's 250th birthday. Read moreIllinois Voices 250 invites residents to record their stories for America's 250th
Ben Machi and Jim Kosek took a quick road trip down to Doc's Just Off 66 to try out the old-fashioned sodas, bar food and ice cream. Read moreBen Machi and Jim Kosek hit the road on Route 66
United Way of Central Illinois announced 21 grant recipients for the 2026-2029 Community Fund cycle. Read moreUnited Way of Central Illinois announces $1.3M in community investments for 2026–2029
Downtown Decatur showed a display of unity and celebration Saturday afternoon, as the city hosted its annual Juneteenth parade. Read moreDecatur Juneteenth parade unites communities with music, food, and celebration
The African-American Cultural and Genealogical Society Museum of Illinois in Decatur kicked off its 32nd annual Juneteenth Celebration Gala on Friday. Read moreAACGS in Decatur kicks off 32nd annual Juneteenth Celebration Gala
