The Illinois State Fair is offering a 24-hour flash sale on adult admission books. Read moreState Fair offering discounted admission in 24-hour flash sale
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Illinois State Director Jesus Ortega announced EJ Water Cooperative, Inc. got $5,537,000 for construction of a reservoir west of Holland, Illinois. Read moreUSDA invests in water infrastructure for 7 counties in rural Illinois
Decatur police are looking for a woman who they say is missing and endangered. Read moreWoman reported missing and endangered from Decatur
Temperatures will stay below average in the low 60s this afternoon with mostly cloudy skies. Light rain chances return overnight, but should clear out by early Wednesday morning. Read moreA quiet and cool Tuesday
On May 1, new requirements go into effect for certain people attempting to get SNAP benefits. Read moreNew SNAP changes will come into effect May 1
Urbana City Council approved an agreement with the University of Illinois Police Department Monday night to provide overnight access to the LEADS data system. Read moreCity council approves overnight policing agreement between Urbana police, UIPD
Thousands of customers across Central Illinois are without power Monday evening as strong and severe storms raced across the state. Read moreThousands without power after storms race through central Illinois
Severe weather that moved through central Illinois on Monday has finally let up, as tornado watches have expired throughout the region. Read moreTornado watches canceled as strong storms move out of central IL
Through all the heavy rain, hail and damaging winds left behind came some lovely photos of the clouds and rainbows after the storms moved on through. Read morePHOTOS: Severe weather leaves behind damage, rainbows in its wake across central Illinois
US-150 at Country Road 200 E in Mahomet reopened after being shut down Monday night. Read moreRoad reopens after downed power lines closed US-150 in Mahomet
The Illinois State Fair is offering a 24-hour flash sale on adult admission books. Read moreState Fair offering discounted admission in 24-hour flash sale
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Illinois State Director Jesus Ortega announced EJ Water Cooperative, Inc. got $5,537,000 for construction of a reservoir west of Holland, Illinois. Read moreUSDA invests in water infrastructure for 7 counties in rural Illinois
Decatur police are looking for a woman who they say is missing and endangered. Read moreWoman reported missing and endangered from Decatur
Temperatures will stay below average in the low 60s this afternoon with mostly cloudy skies. Light rain chances return overnight, but should clear out by early Wednesday morning. Read moreA quiet and cool Tuesday
On May 1, new requirements go into effect for certain people attempting to get SNAP benefits. Read moreNew SNAP changes will come into effect May 1
Urbana City Council approved an agreement with the University of Illinois Police Department Monday night to provide overnight access to the LEADS data system. Read moreCity council approves overnight policing agreement between Urbana police, UIPD
Thousands of customers across Central Illinois are without power Monday evening as strong and severe storms raced across the state. Read moreThousands without power after storms race through central Illinois
Severe weather that moved through central Illinois on Monday has finally let up, as tornado watches have expired throughout the region. Read moreTornado watches canceled as strong storms move out of central IL
Through all the heavy rain, hail and damaging winds left behind came some lovely photos of the clouds and rainbows after the storms moved on through. Read morePHOTOS: Severe weather leaves behind damage, rainbows in its wake across central Illinois
US-150 at Country Road 200 E in Mahomet reopened after being shut down Monday night. Read moreRoad reopens after downed power lines closed US-150 in Mahomet
Congratulations are in order for a Springfield high school teacher who was named the Horace Mann Educator of the Year. Read moreSpringfield high school teacher named Horace Mann Educator of the Year
Tony Bruno was selected as the Unit 4 board president and Christy Arnold as the vice president. Fatima Ahmed was also voted in as board secretary. Read moreChampaign Unit 4 selects new board president, vice president
The goal is to make the corridor safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Read moreUrbana going on a 'road diet' on North Lincoln Avenue
The course made its way through parts of Champaign-Urbana and Savoy and ended at the 50-yard line inside Gies Memorial Stadium. Read moreFrom start to stadium: Illinois Marathon brings runners and energy to C-U
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) has introduced legislation in Congress to increase funding for agriculture research. Read moreBill introduced in Illinois would increase USDA research funding
Students from across the state brought their special projects and inventions to Springfield to demonstrate the importance of afterschool and out-of-school-time programs. Read moreIL students bring special projects, inventions to 2026 STEM Showcase
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The Decatur Public Library has a week of activities planned for teens to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month. Read moreDPL plans several activities for teens during Mental Health Awareness Month
The Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant program administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Conservation Foundation will help fund trips to state parks, natural area, museums and more for nearly 7,000 students. Read moreIDNR awards 108 biodiversity field trip grants to IL state parks, historic sites, museums
The Morrisonville Fire Department celebrated a major upgrade to its fleet with the arrival of a brand-new fire truck, the department's first new truck in over two decades. Read moreMorrisonville Fire Department celebrates upgrade to fleet with new fire truck
The course made its way through parts of Champaign-Urbana and Savoy and ended at the 50-yard line inside Gies Memorial Stadium. Read moreFrom start to stadium: Illinois Marathon brings runners and energy to C-U
Treasurer Michael Frerichs said collectible baseball cards of Hall of Famers Ryne Sandberg, Nolan Ryan and Ken Griffey Jr., a gold ingot, and an 1868 French coin bearing the image of Napoleon III are among items available at the online ICash auction April 24-May 3. Read moreTrading cards, gold ingot, and more available at Treasurer Frerichs’ online ICash Auction
The Champaign Park District announced an upcoming grant-funded tree planting at Heritage Park. Read moreChampaign Park District announces upcoming grant-funded tree planting
