Officials say all four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided during an air show at a military base in Idaho. Emergency crews responded after the EA18-G Growlers crashed at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho on Sunday. Officials say the four crew members are in stable condition and the remainder of the show was canceled. Nobody on the ground was hurt. Videos posted online by spectators show four parachutes opening in the sky as the aircraft plummet to the ground near the base about 50 miles south of Boise. Read more4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets collide during air show in Idaho
Police are investigating after officers found over 20 shell casings in the front yard of a home Saturday night. Read morePolice investigating after 27 shell casings found in Decatur yard
A drone strike has targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant. No one has been blamed and no major damage is reported. But Sunday's incident highlights the risk of renewed war as the United States and Iran signal they would be ready to fight again. U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and shortly afterward said on social media that Iran “better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them.” Tensions continue over Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomatic efforts for a more durable peace have repeatedly faltered. Read moreDrone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war
The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. More than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths have been reported. The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus which has no approved treatments or vaccines. A laboratory-confirmed case also has been reported in Congo’s capital Kinshasa. WHO's emergency declaration aims to prompt international action. But the response to past declarations has been mixed. Conflict and migration in the region complicate containment efforts. The outbreak started in April but slow detection delayed the response. Read moreWHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
The shutdown of North America’s largest commuter rail system has continued into a second day with no end in sight after unionized workers went on strike. The Long Island Rail Road in New York was not operating Sunday, a day after five unions representing about half its workforce walked off the job early Saturday morning. The two sides have been negotiating for months on a new contract. The MTA has said it would provide limited shuttle buses to New York City subway stations in the event of a strike. Gov. Kathy Hochul planned a news conference for late Sunday morning. Read moreNorth America’s largest commuter rail system remains shut a second day as Monday rush hour looms
Napoleon Solo has held off Iron Honor in the stretch to win the Preakness Stakes, rebounding from a pair of fifth-place showings for his first victory of the year. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo was held out of the race, leaving a wide-open field of 14 horses to contest the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. The Preakness was held at Laurel Park this year because Pimlico in Baltimore is being rebuilt. Taj Mahal was the top choice at 9-2 — the longest odds for a Preakness favorite since the race moved to its current distance of 1 3/16 miles in 1925. Napoleon Solo went off at 7-1. Read moreNapoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths to win the Preakness at Laurel Park
The Old Capitol Farmer's Market opened for it's 27th season Saturday. Read moreOld Capitol Farmer's Market opens for the 2026 season
The Springfield community gathered to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community Saturday at Springfield Pridefest. Read moreSpringfield community celebrates LGBTQ+ community at Pridefest
Artists, vendors and visitors gathered near the Old State Capitol in Springfield Saturday for the annual Old State Capitol Art Fair. Read moreArtists gather in downtown Springfield for Old Capitol Art Fair
A Champaign park unveiled a brand new basketball court for the community to enjoy Saturday morning. Read moreNew basketball court unveiled at Champaign park
Officials say all four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided during an air show at a military base in Idaho. Emergency crews responded after the EA18-G Growlers crashed at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho on Sunday. Officials say the four crew members are in stable condition and the remainder of the show was canceled. Nobody on the ground was hurt. Videos posted online by spectators show four parachutes opening in the sky as the aircraft plummet to the ground near the base about 50 miles south of Boise. Read more4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets collide during air show in Idaho
Police are investigating after officers found over 20 shell casings in the front yard of a home Saturday night. Read morePolice investigating after 27 shell casings found in Decatur yard
A drone strike has targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant. No one has been blamed and no major damage is reported. But Sunday's incident highlights the risk of renewed war as the United States and Iran signal they would be ready to fight again. U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and shortly afterward said on social media that Iran “better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them.” Tensions continue over Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomatic efforts for a more durable peace have repeatedly faltered. Read moreDrone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war
The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. More than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths have been reported. The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus which has no approved treatments or vaccines. A laboratory-confirmed case also has been reported in Congo’s capital Kinshasa. WHO's emergency declaration aims to prompt international action. But the response to past declarations has been mixed. Conflict and migration in the region complicate containment efforts. The outbreak started in April but slow detection delayed the response. Read moreWHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
The shutdown of North America’s largest commuter rail system has continued into a second day with no end in sight after unionized workers went on strike. The Long Island Rail Road in New York was not operating Sunday, a day after five unions representing about half its workforce walked off the job early Saturday morning. The two sides have been negotiating for months on a new contract. The MTA has said it would provide limited shuttle buses to New York City subway stations in the event of a strike. Gov. Kathy Hochul planned a news conference for late Sunday morning. Read moreNorth America’s largest commuter rail system remains shut a second day as Monday rush hour looms
Napoleon Solo has held off Iron Honor in the stretch to win the Preakness Stakes, rebounding from a pair of fifth-place showings for his first victory of the year. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo was held out of the race, leaving a wide-open field of 14 horses to contest the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. The Preakness was held at Laurel Park this year because Pimlico in Baltimore is being rebuilt. Taj Mahal was the top choice at 9-2 — the longest odds for a Preakness favorite since the race moved to its current distance of 1 3/16 miles in 1925. Napoleon Solo went off at 7-1. Read moreNapoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths to win the Preakness at Laurel Park
The Old Capitol Farmer's Market opened for it's 27th season Saturday. Read moreOld Capitol Farmer's Market opens for the 2026 season
The Springfield community gathered to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community Saturday at Springfield Pridefest. Read moreSpringfield community celebrates LGBTQ+ community at Pridefest
Artists, vendors and visitors gathered near the Old State Capitol in Springfield Saturday for the annual Old State Capitol Art Fair. Read moreArtists gather in downtown Springfield for Old Capitol Art Fair
A Champaign park unveiled a brand new basketball court for the community to enjoy Saturday morning. Read moreNew basketball court unveiled at Champaign park
The family of a Hervey City man who was killed will honor his legacy with the second annual Rip Roarin' Extravaganza Memorial Car Show. Read moreFamily honors late business owner Greg Hostetler with annual Mt. Zion car show
According to the Macon County Mental Health Board, the event was designed to make meeting other people easier and fun. Read moreMacon Co. Mental Health Board event to connect others in comfortable setting
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in your area. Read more5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois May 15-17
The Macon County Board approved the next step for clean energy company Apex's Spring Creek solar project on Thursday night. Read moreMacon County Board considers large solar farm project north of Argenta
A familiar face in central Illinois' own Tom Durnil will be taking a spin on the "Wheel of Fortune" the week of May 18. Read moreArgenta resident to compete on 'Wheel of Fortune'
The Champaign Unit 4 School District's "Operation Hope" program celebrated its students' graduation on Wednesday. Read moreChampaign Unit 4's Operation Hope celebrates largest ever graduating class
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Many kids need positive extra-curricular activities, and one Decatur man has been hosting a fishing camp for kids ages 5 through 17. Read moreDecatur man uses fishing camp to mentor local children
The Old Capitol Farmer's Market opened for it's 27th season Saturday. Read moreOld Capitol Farmer's Market opens for the 2026 season
The Springfield community gathered to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community Saturday at Springfield Pridefest. Read moreSpringfield community celebrates LGBTQ+ community at Pridefest
Artists, vendors and visitors gathered near the Old State Capitol in Springfield Saturday for the annual Old State Capitol Art Fair. Read moreArtists gather in downtown Springfield for Old Capitol Art Fair
A Champaign park unveiled a brand new basketball court for the community to enjoy Saturday morning. Read moreNew basketball court unveiled at Champaign park
A community garden in Mattoon kicked off its summer season Saturday morning. Read moreFit-2-Serve community garden kicks off volunteer days in Mattoon