It will be a frosty morning with sunny skies warming things up quickly. Clouds will build in throughout the afternoon. Read moreA chilly morning leads to a mild and windy afternoon
Over 300 residents shared their thoughts through surveys to help create the draft, ensuring that community members feel they have a say in what happens in Danville. Read moreCity of Danville unveils 20-year comprehensive development plan
This plan states detention and processing facilities cannot be located within 1,500 feet of any home, apartment complex, school, daycare center, public park or church. Read moreIL Senate committee approves bill restricting ICE detention center locations
The CEO program features 15 high school juniors from Farmer City, Blue Ridge, Clinton, Maora-Forsyth and Warrensburg-Latham showcasing the businesses they have created. Read moreCentral Illinois CEO 2026 Trade Show highlights student entrepreneurs
A former Paxton-Buckley-Loda teacher has pleaded guilty to felony sexual assault charges. Read moreFormer Paxton-Buckley-Loda teacher pleads guilty to sexual assault charges
A new ordinance under consideration by the city council would increase fines for several parking violations, including overstaying at parking meters and parking in fire zones. Read moreProposed parking fine increases could impact Downtown Springfield drivers
Students at Mahomet-Seymour Community Schools are getting a chance to help decide what ends up on their lunch trays through a unique taste-testing program designed to give young students a voice in school dining. Read moreStudents help shape school menus in Mahomet-Seymour
According to the City of Decatur, the upper floors will be renovated into 10 apartments, with the anticipated completion date of late 2027. Read moreNew apartments coming to Downtown Decatur after project approval
Clinton is staying close to home and will wrestle at Millikin University. Garrett will head six hours north to wrestle at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Read moreUnity Christian's VerHeecke brothers sign to wrestle in college
The Illinois State Police and the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation hosted the first Memorial Park ceremony in honor of Police Memorial Week on Wednesday. Read moreOfficers killed in the line of duty honored at Illinois State Police ceremony
It will be a frosty morning with sunny skies warming things up quickly. Clouds will build in throughout the afternoon. Read moreA chilly morning leads to a mild and windy afternoon
Over 300 residents shared their thoughts through surveys to help create the draft, ensuring that community members feel they have a say in what happens in Danville. Read moreCity of Danville unveils 20-year comprehensive development plan
This plan states detention and processing facilities cannot be located within 1,500 feet of any home, apartment complex, school, daycare center, public park or church. Read moreIL Senate committee approves bill restricting ICE detention center locations
The CEO program features 15 high school juniors from Farmer City, Blue Ridge, Clinton, Maora-Forsyth and Warrensburg-Latham showcasing the businesses they have created. Read moreCentral Illinois CEO 2026 Trade Show highlights student entrepreneurs
A former Paxton-Buckley-Loda teacher has pleaded guilty to felony sexual assault charges. Read moreFormer Paxton-Buckley-Loda teacher pleads guilty to sexual assault charges
A new ordinance under consideration by the city council would increase fines for several parking violations, including overstaying at parking meters and parking in fire zones. Read moreProposed parking fine increases could impact Downtown Springfield drivers
Students at Mahomet-Seymour Community Schools are getting a chance to help decide what ends up on their lunch trays through a unique taste-testing program designed to give young students a voice in school dining. Read moreStudents help shape school menus in Mahomet-Seymour
According to the City of Decatur, the upper floors will be renovated into 10 apartments, with the anticipated completion date of late 2027. Read moreNew apartments coming to Downtown Decatur after project approval
Clinton is staying close to home and will wrestle at Millikin University. Garrett will head six hours north to wrestle at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Read moreUnity Christian's VerHeecke brothers sign to wrestle in college
The Illinois State Police and the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation hosted the first Memorial Park ceremony in honor of Police Memorial Week on Wednesday. Read moreOfficers killed in the line of duty honored at Illinois State Police ceremony
Lights are painting the center red this week to commemorate the occasion, as part of a nationwide campaign to light prominent buildings red for nurses, with Carle Health joining in this year. Read moreState Farm Center glows red to commemorate National Nurses Week
Springfield Police Chief Joe Behl shared a new wellness initiative he put in place since taking over the department. Read moreSpringfield Police Department rolls out new officer wellness initiative
This week is peak migration season in central Illinois, with the highest concentration of birds moving through this region over the next 10 days. Read moreBird banding reaches high as peak migration season rolls in
Superintendent Jennifer Gill said the district has been targeted by scammers impersonating her and other district leaders, trying to get staff to click on unsafe links. Read moreSpringfield District 186 approves $75K contract to fight phishing attacks
Central Illinois CEO CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) will highlight student entrepreneurs at its 2026 Trade Show. Read moreStudent entrepreneurs take spotlight at Central Illinois CEO's 2026 Trade Show
The Faith Coalition for the Common Good hosted a May Day event Friday to help bring the Springfield community together. Read more'We are a city of community organizers': Faith Coalition hosts May Day event in Springfield
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The Springfield Area Arts Council announced its seventh season of the Levitt AMP Music Series. Read moreRock on! Levitt AMP music series returns to Springfield
The CEO program features 15 high school juniors from Farmer City, Blue Ridge, Clinton, Maora-Forsyth and Warrensburg-Latham showcasing the businesses they have created. Read moreCentral Illinois CEO 2026 Trade Show highlights student entrepreneurs
Happy tails is back! Every Wednesday, WAND will feature animals from the Decatur & Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation (DMCASF). Read moreWAND's Happy Tails featuring Grog and Lorelei
The Decatur Park District will host a fan drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Walmart North in Decatur. Read moreBeat the heat: Decatur Park District hosting fan drive for summer relief
A central Illinois charity organization presented a $7,500 grant Wednesday to Sullivan Middle School to support the school's transformation of their library and media center. Read more$7,500 grant awarded to Sullivan Middle School for library renovations
Macon Resources invites the community for lunch and fun activities outside during its Field Day event. Read moreDecatur community invited to participate in MRI's Field Day fun
