A driver who went missing Sunday in Champaign County after a car was pulled from a flooded drainage ditch has been found dead. Read moreMissing 17-year-old Rantoul boy found dead after Champaign County crash
Two people were hospitalized after a serious crash on Illinois Route 29 in Christian County Monday morning. Read more2 hospitalized after crashes on Route 29 in Christian County
Hayden Panettiere has died at age 36. The actor starred in television series including “Heroes” and “Nashville.” Police in Greenville, South Carolina, say Panettiere was found unresponsive at an apartment complex on Sunday. They say an autopsy found no signs of trauma and her death remains under investigation. Panettiere’s father announced the actor’s death in a statement provided to ABC News. Panettiere had a prolific career dating to 1996. She appeared in “Remember the Titans” and voiced Dot in the Disney animated movie “A Bug’s Life.” Her role as a superpowered cheerleader in “Heroes” propelled her to fame two decades ago. Read moreHayden Panettiere, who starred in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
Local labor unions are gearing up to celebrate Labor Day by marching through downtown Decatur and donating thousands of dollars to area charities. The Mid-Illinois Labor Council will host its annual Labor Day Parade at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, in downtown Decatur. This year's theme is "Celebrating 250 Years of Hope & Solidarity," featuring Grand Marshal Andy Clark, a retired United Steelworkers member with over 40 years of service. Following the parade, a "Picnic in the Park" will be held at Fairview Park. Read moreDecatur unions donating $18K to local charities on Labor Day
Champaign Police are searching for a suspect who fled the scene of a domestic stabbing Friday afternoon. Officers were called to the 2000 block of North Mattis Avenue following reports of a stabbing with injuries. Investigators determined that a domestic dispute had escalated, resulting in a woman stabbing a 19-year-old male. Read more19-year-old stabbed in Champaign, police searching for suspect
Heritage Behavioral Health Center is expanding its crisis response network, launching a new 24/7 walk-in behavioral health urgent care to provide round-the-clock support for all ages. Read moreHeritage Behavioral Health expanding to 24/7 crisis care
Temperatures stay mild with a slow warm-up into the low 80s by the afternoon. Storm chances return by mid-week. Read moreA pleasant start to the week
Indiana public safety officials say at least seven people have died during days of heavy rain and historic flooding in the state. The state Department of Homeland Security said Sunday that a 4-year-old boy, three men and three women died. Indianapolis officials said flooding from the White River peaked early Sunday, and began receding. The city reopened floodgates Sunday but urged residents to take caution returning to damaged neighborhoods. The National Weather Service also warned that more storms were expected to pass through central and southern Indiana later Sunday, bringing the potential for heavy rain, flash flooding and damaging winds. Read moreAt least 7 people have died from days of heavy rain and record-setting flooding in Indiana
A Macoupin County city is one of 25 finalists for Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Town contest. Read moreCarlinville named finalist in Hallmark's "Merriest Christmas Town" contest
A World War II veteran celebrated his 100th birthday in Monticello Saturday. Read moreWWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Monticello
A driver who went missing Sunday in Champaign County after a car was pulled from a flooded drainage ditch has been found dead. Read moreMissing 17-year-old Rantoul boy found dead after Champaign County crash
Two people were hospitalized after a serious crash on Illinois Route 29 in Christian County Monday morning. Read more2 hospitalized after crashes on Route 29 in Christian County
Hayden Panettiere has died at age 36. The actor starred in television series including “Heroes” and “Nashville.” Police in Greenville, South Carolina, say Panettiere was found unresponsive at an apartment complex on Sunday. They say an autopsy found no signs of trauma and her death remains under investigation. Panettiere’s father announced the actor’s death in a statement provided to ABC News. Panettiere had a prolific career dating to 1996. She appeared in “Remember the Titans” and voiced Dot in the Disney animated movie “A Bug’s Life.” Her role as a superpowered cheerleader in “Heroes” propelled her to fame two decades ago. Read moreHayden Panettiere, who starred in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
Local labor unions are gearing up to celebrate Labor Day by marching through downtown Decatur and donating thousands of dollars to area charities. The Mid-Illinois Labor Council will host its annual Labor Day Parade at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, in downtown Decatur. This year's theme is "Celebrating 250 Years of Hope & Solidarity," featuring Grand Marshal Andy Clark, a retired United Steelworkers member with over 40 years of service. Following the parade, a "Picnic in the Park" will be held at Fairview Park. Read moreDecatur unions donating $18K to local charities on Labor Day
Champaign Police are searching for a suspect who fled the scene of a domestic stabbing Friday afternoon. Officers were called to the 2000 block of North Mattis Avenue following reports of a stabbing with injuries. Investigators determined that a domestic dispute had escalated, resulting in a woman stabbing a 19-year-old male. Read more19-year-old stabbed in Champaign, police searching for suspect
Heritage Behavioral Health Center is expanding its crisis response network, launching a new 24/7 walk-in behavioral health urgent care to provide round-the-clock support for all ages. Read moreHeritage Behavioral Health expanding to 24/7 crisis care
Temperatures stay mild with a slow warm-up into the low 80s by the afternoon. Storm chances return by mid-week. Read moreA pleasant start to the week
Indiana public safety officials say at least seven people have died during days of heavy rain and historic flooding in the state. The state Department of Homeland Security said Sunday that a 4-year-old boy, three men and three women died. Indianapolis officials said flooding from the White River peaked early Sunday, and began receding. The city reopened floodgates Sunday but urged residents to take caution returning to damaged neighborhoods. The National Weather Service also warned that more storms were expected to pass through central and southern Indiana later Sunday, bringing the potential for heavy rain, flash flooding and damaging winds. Read moreAt least 7 people have died from days of heavy rain and record-setting flooding in Indiana
A Macoupin County city is one of 25 finalists for Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Town contest. Read moreCarlinville named finalist in Hallmark's "Merriest Christmas Town" contest
A World War II veteran celebrated his 100th birthday in Monticello Saturday. Read moreWWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Monticello
The lifeline is a partnership between SIU Medicine and state agencies that offers confidential, 24/7 support for farmers facing financial stress, family strain, or a personal crisis. Read moreMental health lifeline for IL farmers and families rebrands, creates new website
New Unit 4 Superintendent Geovanny Ponce will visit different Champaign schools and offices for the sessions, as part of his plan to listen to people who know the city and community best. Read moreUnit 4 to hold series of 'Listen and Learn' community feedback sessions
Veterans from across Illinois gathered at the Illinois State Fair Sunday afternoon for a Veterans Day celebration and the turnout showed just how much the event means to those who served. The celebration gives veterans a chance to come together and share in their common bond. Read moreIllinois veterans gather at State Fair for annual Veterans Day celebration
Over 7,000 City Water, Light and Power customers are without power Saturday after severe thunderstorms passed through the area. Read moreThousands without power in Springfield following storms
Groups collected soil from the places where barber Scott Burton and resident William Donegan were killed. Read moreALPLM honors victims of 1908 Springfield Race Riots during ceremony
The state of Illinois has expedited the process of requesting a therapy dog to provide comfort during a time of need. Read moreIL launches 24/7 hotline to fast-track requests for therapy dogs
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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 film will follow the Mother Road from Chicago to LA, highlighting entrepreneurs, preservationists and small towns that have kept the iconic highway's story alive. Read moreRoute 66 documentary rolling into Springfield in September
Season 2 of the youth media program will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on four Saturdays this fall at Illinois Public Media's professional studios in Urbana. Read moreLights, camera, create: Content Creation Lab registration open to C-U area students
Local labor unions are gearing up to celebrate Labor Day by marching through downtown Decatur and donating thousands of dollars to area charities. The Mid-Illinois Labor Council will host its annual Labor Day Parade at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, in downtown Decatur. This year's theme is "Ce… Read moreDecatur unions donating $18K to local charities on Labor Day
Heritage Behavioral Health Center is expanding its crisis response network, launching a new 24/7 walk-in behavioral health urgent care to provide round-the-clock support for all ages. Read moreHeritage Behavioral Health expanding to 24/7 crisis care
Veterans from across Illinois gathered at the Illinois State Fair Sunday afternoon for a Veterans Day celebration and the turnout showed just how much the event means to those who served. The celebration gives veterans a chance to come together and share in their common bond. Read moreIllinois veterans gather at State Fair for annual Veterans Day celebration
