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
Officials are searching for a missing driver in Champaign County Sunday after a car was pulled from a flooded drainage ditch. Read moreSearch underway for missing driver after car pulled from flooded ditch in Champaign County
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
Rain did not stop the community of Charleston from showing up Saturday morning to honor the nation's fallen service members. Read moreCharleston community withstands the rain for 17th Annual Illinois Run for the Fallen
Hurricane Lala has skirted Hawaii’s Big Island without making landfall and is expected to weaken after lashing the region with strong winds and drenching rain. The eye of the storm passed the island's southern tip without making landfall. The National Hurricane Center says the powerful storm is expected to weaken. Lala’s maximum sustained winds increased to 75 mph (120 kph), the hurricane center reported, making it a Category 1 hurricane. The Big Island is Hawaii’s largest and has a population of about 210,000. Read moreHurricane Lala skirts Hawaii's Big Island without making landfall as heavy wind, rain lash region
A Decatur native died after drowning off the coast of Myrtle Beach after saving a young girl caught in a rip current. Read moreDecatur native drowns after saving young girl from rip current in Myrtle Beach
The Saybrook man killed in a head-on crash near Lincoln has been identified. Read moreMan killed in head-on crash near Lincoln identified
See Use Again is a small business with one main goal: keeping art supplies and materials out of the landfill and giving them back to the community. Read moreUrbana's See Use Again store opens, keeping art supplies out of landfills
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
Officials are searching for a missing driver in Champaign County Sunday after a car was pulled from a flooded drainage ditch. Read moreSearch underway for missing driver after car pulled from flooded ditch in Champaign County
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
Rain did not stop the community of Charleston from showing up Saturday morning to honor the nation's fallen service members. Read moreCharleston community withstands the rain for 17th Annual Illinois Run for the Fallen
Hurricane Lala has skirted Hawaii’s Big Island without making landfall and is expected to weaken after lashing the region with strong winds and drenching rain. The eye of the storm passed the island's southern tip without making landfall. The National Hurricane Center says the powerful storm is expected to weaken. Lala’s maximum sustained winds increased to 75 mph (120 kph), the hurricane center reported, making it a Category 1 hurricane. The Big Island is Hawaii’s largest and has a population of about 210,000. Read moreHurricane Lala skirts Hawaii's Big Island without making landfall as heavy wind, rain lash region
A Decatur native died after drowning off the coast of Myrtle Beach after saving a young girl caught in a rip current. Read moreDecatur native drowns after saving young girl from rip current in Myrtle Beach
The Saybrook man killed in a head-on crash near Lincoln has been identified. Read moreMan killed in head-on crash near Lincoln identified
See Use Again is a small business with one main goal: keeping art supplies and materials out of the landfill and giving them back to the community. Read moreUrbana's See Use Again store opens, keeping art supplies out of landfills
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
Illinois officials have rolled out new rules to build affordable housing and prevent existing units from disappearing. Read moreIllinois officials roll out 2-year plan to build, retain affordable housing
The City of Effingham is seeking feedback for pedestrian and bicycle improvements throughout town. Read moreEffingham seeks public feedback on pedestrian, bicycle improvements
Students earn tokens through reading milestones, good behavior, or class recognition. Read moreDecatur Rotary Club installs book vending machine at Sangamon Valley Primary School
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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
Rain did not stop the community of Charleston from showing up Saturday morning to honor the nation's fallen service members. Read moreCharleston community withstands the rain for 17th Annual Illinois Run for the Fallen
See Use Again is a small business with one main goal: keeping art supplies and materials out of the landfill and giving them back to the community. Read moreUrbana's See Use Again store opens, keeping art supplies out of landfills
There will be free live performances, food, interactive displays and family-friendly activities, and a chance to get free tickets to a Fighting Illini football game. Read moreKrannert Center's opening night festivities set for September
The fair brought live entertainment, food, rides and fun activities for kids of all ages, giving visitors plenty of reasons to make the trip to Springfield. Read moreIllinois State Fair kicks off Day 1 with packed crowds and plenty of fun
In the program, kids in third through fifth grade got the chance to learn about real-world technology in fun ways. Read moreSTEM Minute | Twilight Stem Camp at Children's Museum of Illinois
