One person is dead and two more were hospitalized after a side-by-side crashed into an ambulance responding to an emergency in Lawrence County. Read more1 dead, 2 hurt after crash involving ambulance in Lawrence County
The search is continuing for an Auburn woman who went missing more than 40 years ago. Read moreExcavation underway of yard, abandoned well in search for woman missing since 1987
WK Kellogg said Thursday that it will remove artificial colors from all its cereals by the end of this year. The change comes a year ahead of schedule. Kellogg said last August that it would remove synthetic dyes from its cereals by the end of 2027. But the company said Thursday it has identified fruit- and vegetable-based juices that will give cereals like Froot Loops and Apple Jacks their distinctive colors. The Battle Creek, Michigan-based company said it is also removing BHT, an artificial preservative, from the small number of cereals that still contain it. Read moreKellogg says it's removing artificial dyes from cereals by the end of this year
Parkland College and Cache Energy are launching a U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program for Industrial Manufacturing Technicians. Read moreParkland College, Cache Energy launching registered apprenticeship for industrial manufacturing technicians
The Stephens Family YMCA in Champaign is celebrating five years of its "Y on the Fly" community outreach program. Read moreStephens Family YMCA celebrating 5 years of community outreach program
A Senate committee has voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The vote Thursday sets up a referral to the Department of Justice for potential investigation over whether the country’s longtime top infectious disease official properly exercised his constitutional rights. That would leave it up to the U.S. attorney in Washington to decide whether to investigate or potentially attempt to prosecute Fauci for contempt. A referral from Congress doesn't compel prosecutors to act. Democrats are questioning whether the referral would be valid if the full Senate was bypassed. Read moreSenate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
There was a record turnout at a Back 2 School Health and Resource Fair in Taylorville this weekend. Read moreRecord turnout at Back 2 School Health and Resource Fair in Taylorville
The ballparks at Dodds Park in Champaign are getting an upgrade to improve safety. Read moreSafety upgrade coming to Dodds Park in Champaign
Four historic venues will host the Taste of History event in Decatur September 12. Read moreTaste of History returns September 12
Showers and storms hang around through the first half of the day. Mostly cloudy skies will keep temperatures mild in the low 80s. Read moreMultiple rounds of rain expected through the weekend
One person is dead and two more were hospitalized after a side-by-side crashed into an ambulance responding to an emergency in Lawrence County. Read more1 dead, 2 hurt after crash involving ambulance in Lawrence County
The search is continuing for an Auburn woman who went missing more than 40 years ago. Read moreExcavation underway of yard, abandoned well in search for woman missing since 1987
WK Kellogg said Thursday that it will remove artificial colors from all its cereals by the end of this year. The change comes a year ahead of schedule. Kellogg said last August that it would remove synthetic dyes from its cereals by the end of 2027. But the company said Thursday it has identified fruit- and vegetable-based juices that will give cereals like Froot Loops and Apple Jacks their distinctive colors. The Battle Creek, Michigan-based company said it is also removing BHT, an artificial preservative, from the small number of cereals that still contain it. Read moreKellogg says it's removing artificial dyes from cereals by the end of this year
Parkland College and Cache Energy are launching a U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program for Industrial Manufacturing Technicians. Read moreParkland College, Cache Energy launching registered apprenticeship for industrial manufacturing technicians
The Stephens Family YMCA in Champaign is celebrating five years of its "Y on the Fly" community outreach program. Read moreStephens Family YMCA celebrating 5 years of community outreach program
A Senate committee has voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The vote Thursday sets up a referral to the Department of Justice for potential investigation over whether the country’s longtime top infectious disease official properly exercised his constitutional rights. That would leave it up to the U.S. attorney in Washington to decide whether to investigate or potentially attempt to prosecute Fauci for contempt. A referral from Congress doesn't compel prosecutors to act. Democrats are questioning whether the referral would be valid if the full Senate was bypassed. Read moreSenate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
There was a record turnout at a Back 2 School Health and Resource Fair in Taylorville this weekend. Read moreRecord turnout at Back 2 School Health and Resource Fair in Taylorville
The ballparks at Dodds Park in Champaign are getting an upgrade to improve safety. Read moreSafety upgrade coming to Dodds Park in Champaign
Four historic venues will host the Taste of History event in Decatur September 12. Read moreTaste of History returns September 12
Showers and storms hang around through the first half of the day. Mostly cloudy skies will keep temperatures mild in the low 80s. Read moreMultiple rounds of rain expected through the weekend
The commission is responsible for maintaining the area for the four healthcare centers in Springfield and attracting new clinics and research facilities to the area. Read moreIL Sen. Doris Turner named to Medical District Commission
The money will go toward improving Market Street to support small businesses and improve pedestrian safety. Read moreCity of Paxton to receive $850,000 in federal funding
Decatur police brought dozens of officers to Dansby Park Tuesday night for National Night Out, an annual community event designed to build connections between law enforcement and residents. Read moreDecatur Police Department hosts National Night Out at Dansby Park
The idea would have allowed small food trucks a commercial space to prepare food for the day, and no items would be sold on site. Read moreChampaign City Council rejects food truck commissary kitchen plan
A building on the Farmer City square is being renovated into a new grocery store, with the total price running around $320,000. Read moreNew grocery store to open in Farmer City after a decade
The program combines two former teams into a single program to increase effectiveness. Read moreU of I Extension launches new health and community wellness program
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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
Parkland College and Cache Energy are launching a U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program for Industrial Manufacturing Technicians. Read moreParkland College, Cache Energy launching registered apprenticeship for industrial manufacturing technicians
The Stephens Family YMCA in Champaign is celebrating five years of its "Y on the Fly" community outreach program. Read moreStephens Family YMCA celebrating 5 years of community outreach program
There was a record turnout at a Back 2 School Health and Resource Fair in Taylorville this weekend. Read moreRecord turnout at Back 2 School Health and Resource Fair in Taylorville
The ballparks at Dodds Park in Champaign are getting an upgrade to improve safety. Read moreSafety upgrade coming to Dodds Park in Champaign
Four historic venues will host the Taste of History event in Decatur September 12. Read moreTaste of History returns September 12
