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A woman with a violent criminal record has been arrested for escape when she failed to return to the Coles County Jail after being allowed to leave on her own to go to the hospital. Read moreCharleston police arrest woman after failing to return to jail from hospital

Man arrested after stealing a 74-year-old's identity in Atwood

A man is in jail after he was arrested for stealing a 74-year-old victim's identity in Atwood. Read moreMan arrested after stealing a 74-year-old's identity in Atwood

Macon County deputy cited for DUI after attempting to flee other deputies

A Macon County Sheriff's deputy has been placed on leave after he was cited for driving under the influence and accused of leading another deputy on a chase. Read moreMacon County deputy cited for DUI after attempting to flee other deputies

Douglas Co. man sentenced to 80 years in prison for Newman murder

A Douglas County man arrested for murder last year was sentenced to 80 years in prison. Read moreDouglas Co. man sentenced to 80 years in prison for Newman murder

Springfield man faces charges after Uber driver stabbed

A Springfield man has been arrested for stabbing an Uber driver last month. Read moreSpringfield man faces charges after Uber driver stabbed

Deputies: Man with 27 prior arrests wanted for burglarizing Penny Bar in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A man who has been arrested 27 times in the past is now wanted after deputies said he burglarized the Penny Bar in Springfield. Read moreDeputies: Man with 27 prior arrests wanted for burglarizing Penny Bar in Springfield

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Fighting Illini Adding Bilic to Roster

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Head Coach Brad Underwood announced Tuesday that Toni Bilic has signed a Big Ten Athletics Aid Agreement with the University of Illinois and will join the Fighting Illini as a midseason addition to the 2025-26 roster. Read moreFighting Illini Adding Bilic to Roster

Clinton's Vic Binkley earns 800th career win Tuesday night

(WAND) -- A big night of high school basketball hoops action some top notch games and milestones being hit tonight as we are just a couple weeks into the season. Read moreClinton's Vic Binkley earns 800th career win Tuesday night

Indiana's Curt Cignetti becomes the first back-to-back winner of AP coach of the year

Curt Cignetti has been named The Associated Press coach of the year in college football for the second consecutive season. He is the first coach to win the award back-to-back since it was first presented in 1998. Cignetti has led Indiana to unprecedented success, with a 24-2 record over two … Read moreIndiana's Curt Cignetti becomes the first back-to-back winner of AP coach of the year

IHSA football approves playoff expansion of 48 teams per class, among other changes

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WAND) - Tuesday morning, member schools of the IHSA approved all 12 amendment proposals that appeared during the annual referendum process. Read moreIHSA football approves playoff expansion of 48 teams per class, among other changes

Limited opt-outs for Illinois ahead of bowl game, seniors ready for final game

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The list of players who will sit-out the 2025 Music City Bowl for Illinois football is rather short, much to the joy of head coach Bret Bielema. Read moreLimited opt-outs for Illinois ahead of bowl game, seniors ready for final game

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes undergoes ACL surgery in Dallas, begins long road to recovery

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has undergone surgery in Dallas to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. The team said in a statement that Mahomes had the operation Monday night and will begin the long rehabilitation process immediately. The procedure was performed by Dr. Dan Cooper, a high… Read moreChiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes undergoes ACL surgery in Dallas, begins long road to recovery