One person is dead after hitting a guardrail on I-57 in Effingham County Friday morning. Read more1 dead after crash on I-57 in Effingham County
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a bill into law to help schools alert first responders about emergencies faster. Read morePritzker signs school panic alert systems bill into law
A man was arrested Friday after Illinois State Police seized drugs and a gun following an investigation in Coles County. Read moreISP: Mattoon man arrested after police seize gun, drugs during investigation
A 43-year-old man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Morgan County early Saturday morning. Read more43-year-old man dead in early-morning motorcycle crash in Morgan County
One person is dead and several people were hurt after a bus carrying a middle school softball team crashed into a car in Ford County Saturday morning. Read more1 dead in Ford County crash involving bus transporting softball team
The Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as the next attorney general of the United States. The 50-49 vote early Saturday came after a bruising confirmation fight that exposed deep concerns in both parties about installing President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney atop the Justice Department. While Blanche has already been leading the department in an acting capacity, his confirmation could free him to pursue the Trump administration’s agenda even more aggressively. Blanche’s supporters say his experience as a federal prosecutor and the trust he earned working for Trump as his personal attorney will help him in the role. Read moreTodd Blanche is narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in an overnight Senate vote
The council approved a nearly $800,000 project to upgrade the boat ramps and docks at Nelson Park, replacing aging infrastructure in place since the 1960s. Read moreNearly $800,000 upgrade coming to Nelson Park boat ramps and docks
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday to help address youth repeat gun offenders. Read moreIL law provides resources for youth repeat gun offenders
The law 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 moreNew IL law restricts ICE detention center locations
Springfield police said that two officers have been disciplined for breaking department policies in connection with their response to a shooting in January. Read more2 officers disciplined for body camera errors in Springfield shooting
One person is dead after hitting a guardrail on I-57 in Effingham County Friday morning. Read more1 dead after crash on I-57 in Effingham County
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a bill into law to help schools alert first responders about emergencies faster. Read morePritzker signs school panic alert systems bill into law
A man was arrested Friday after Illinois State Police seized drugs and a gun following an investigation in Coles County. Read moreISP: Mattoon man arrested after police seize gun, drugs during investigation
A 43-year-old man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Morgan County early Saturday morning. Read more43-year-old man dead in early-morning motorcycle crash in Morgan County
One person is dead and several people were hurt after a bus carrying a middle school softball team crashed into a car in Ford County Saturday morning. Read more1 dead in Ford County crash involving bus transporting softball team
The Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as the next attorney general of the United States. The 50-49 vote early Saturday came after a bruising confirmation fight that exposed deep concerns in both parties about installing President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney atop the Justice Department. While Blanche has already been leading the department in an acting capacity, his confirmation could free him to pursue the Trump administration’s agenda even more aggressively. Blanche’s supporters say his experience as a federal prosecutor and the trust he earned working for Trump as his personal attorney will help him in the role. Read moreTodd Blanche is narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in an overnight Senate vote
The council approved a nearly $800,000 project to upgrade the boat ramps and docks at Nelson Park, replacing aging infrastructure in place since the 1960s. Read moreNearly $800,000 upgrade coming to Nelson Park boat ramps and docks
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday to help address youth repeat gun offenders. Read moreIL law provides resources for youth repeat gun offenders
The law 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 moreNew IL law restricts ICE detention center locations
Springfield police said that two officers have been disciplined for breaking department policies in connection with their response to a shooting in January. Read more2 officers disciplined for body camera errors in Springfield shooting
Memorial Health said that Caleb Patrick was patrolling an SMH facility July 29 when she saw a woman lying on nearby railroad tracks as a train approached. Read moreSpringfield Memorial security officer recognized for saving woman from oncoming train
Gov. JB Pritzker announced a second round of regional site readiness awards, creating jobs and developing businesses across the state. Read moreGov. Pritzker announces second round of regional site readiness awards
Applications are now being accepted for the City of Decatur's Business Facade Improvement Program. Read moreDecatur accepting applications for Business Facade Improvement Program
The City of Champaign announced Thursday that construction has begun on Phase 2 of its Downtown Plaza. Read moreCity of Champaign begins construction on Phase 2 of Downtown Plaza
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
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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
Arcola residents celebrated the nation's 250th birthday and its history with founding father Ben Franklin on Friday. Read moreArcola celebrates America's 250th at inaugural Ben Franklin Fest
OSF Healthcare is hosting a community resource day in Forsyth to help mothers and their kids. Read moreMoms & Minis Community Resource Day brings fun, support for families to Forsyth
It's not often you hear about barbecue and backpacks, but inside Stadium Smokehouse BBQ, it's not just an assembly line of cooks. There's also an assembly line of helping hands filling hundreds of backpacks with school supplies. Read moreSpringfield businesses, volunteers fill hundreds of backpacks ahead of school year
The 42nd Annual Astronomy Jamboree will be held in Argenta next week. Read moreTake in the night sky at the 42nd annual Astronomy Jamboree in Argenta
The Illinois State Fair is one of the most anticipated events in the state — and this year's celebration is bringing some big changes to Springfield. Read moreIllinois State Fair brings big changes and new theme for 2026
