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Decatur man accused of using AI to produce explicit images of underage girl

A Decatur man was arrested and charged with producing child pornography after using artificial intelligence to create explicit images of an underage girl. Read moreDecatur man accused of using AI to produce explicit images of underage girl

Teen arrested in fatal shooting at Champaign shopping mall

A teen was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting Saturday evening at Market Place Shopping Mall in Champaign. Read moreTeen arrested in fatal shooting at Champaign shopping mall

Teutopolis man charged with 6 additional felonies in child sexual abuse case

A Teutopolis man arrested and accused of sexually assaulting a child in December 2025 was charged with six more felonies. Read moreTeutopolis man charged with 6 additional felonies in child sexual abuse case

Police: 2 teenagers arrested after shooting stolen gun in woods

Two Effingham teenagers were arrested Tuesday after police said they shot a stolen gun in the woods. Read morePolice: 2 teenagers arrested after shooting stolen gun in woods

Springfield man arrested on several child sexual assault charges

A Springfield man was arrested on several child sexual assault charges last week. Read moreSpringfield man arrested on several child sexual assault charges

Decatur teen charged with attempted murder for 2025 shooting

A Decatur teenager is now being charged as an adult for a November 2025 shooting that hurt a teenager in Decatur. According to a police sworn statement, officers responded Nov. 2 to the area of East Lawrence Street and South 19th Street. Around the same time, a 17-year-old victim arrived at … Read moreDecatur teen charged with attempted murder for 2025 shooting

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MacArthur girls hold on for win on senior night

Clinton clinches CIC girls' basketball tournament championship

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Make your 2026 NCAA Tournament picks with our printable bracket

March Madness is back! It’s time to fill out your 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket. The full tournament field was revealed Sunday evening during the annual Selection Show, setting the stage for weeks of buzzer-beaters and bracket busters. Read moreMake your 2026 NCAA Tournament picks with our printable bracket

How to Watch | Illinois looking to extend 'Sweet' run with win over Houston

Illinois hopes to keep its "Sweet" run going with a late night matchup against #2-seeded Houston Thursday night. Read moreHow to Watch | Illinois looking to extend 'Sweet' run with win over Houston

Illini primed for not-so-neutral Round of 16 battle with Houston

Houston, TX (WAND) - The Toyota Center is roughly two miles from the University of Houston campus. As the Illinois men's basketball team prepares to take the floor, many are expecting them to do so in the equivalent to a road environment. However, most in the Illini locker room are approachi… Read moreIllini primed for not-so-neutral Round of 16 battle with Houston

Fans send off Decatur Blaze hockey team ahead of national championship

The Blaze will compete for the U-18 national championship in Wayne, New Jersey, after finishing the season 31-7, which earned them the number one seed. Read moreFans send off Decatur Blaze hockey team ahead of national championship

Silver insists NBA will 'fix' tanking issue before next season, says he likes 65-game rule

Tanking is going to be addressed. The 65-game rule might remain. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver insisted Wednesday that the league will change its draft process and address its tanking problem before the start of next season. And he pointed to the league’s player participation policy as proof … Read moreSilver insists NBA will 'fix' tanking issue before next season, says he likes 65-game rule

Crow-Armstrong agrees to a $115 million, 6-year contract with the Cubs, AP source says

Pete Crow-Armstrong has agreed to a $115 million, six-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, establishing the All-Star center fielder as one of the franchise’s core players. A person familiar with the deal confirmed the move to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not bee… Read moreCrow-Armstrong agrees to a $115 million, 6-year contract with the Cubs, AP source says