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Police: Man arrested after stealing from Menard's, running from officers in Forsyth

Police: Man arrested after stealing from Menard's, running from officers in Forsyth

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Former Gibson City teacher, coach pleads guilty to sexual abuse of a child

Former Gibson City teacher, coach pleads guilty to sexual abuse of a child

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Police: Man killed woman by 'jokingly' pointing AR15 at her and firing

Police: Man killed woman by 'jokingly' pointing AR15 at her and firing

Updated 4 hrs ago

We are learning more about a deadly shooting where a man said he accidentally shot and killed a woman in Decatur. Read morePolice: Man killed woman by 'jokingly' pointing AR15 at her and firing

Man accused of fatal accidental shooting in Decatur out on pre-trial release

Man accused of fatal accidental shooting in Decatur out on pre-trial release

Updated 18 hrs ago

The man accused of accidentally shooting and killing a woman in Decatur over the weekend is out on pre-trial release. Read moreMan accused of fatal accidental shooting in Decatur out on pre-trial release

Moultrie County man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

Moultrie County man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

Updated 23 hrs ago

A Moultrie County man will be sentenced after pleading guilty to child pornography possession. Read moreMoultrie County man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

Illini-Alert issued after early-morning fight, report of gun at Urbana bar

Illini-Alert issued after early-morning fight, report of gun at Urbana bar

Updated Feb 15, 2026

Judge nears ruling in Slover murder case

Judge nears ruling in Slover murder case

Updated Feb 13, 2026

Man injured in Decatur drive by shooting

Man injured in Decatur drive by shooting

Updated Feb 13, 2026

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A man was injured in a drive by shooting in Decatur Thursday night. Read moreMan injured in Decatur drive by shooting

Woman sentenced to 10 years in DUI crash that killed 2-month-old

Woman sentenced to 10 years in DUI crash that killed 2-month-old

Updated Feb 12, 2026

A woman has been sentenced to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for a March 2025 DUI crash that killed a 2-month-old baby. Read moreWoman sentenced to 10 years in DUI crash that killed 2-month-old

Mahomet man charged after multiple children under 10 report sexual abuse

Mahomet man charged after multiple children under 10 report sexual abuse

Updated Feb 11, 2026

A Mahomet man has been arrested and charged after police said multiple children under the age of 10 reported sexual abuse. Read moreMahomet man charged after multiple children under 10 report sexual abuse

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Homicides up, overall crime down, Urbana police say

Homicides up, overall crime down, Urbana police say

Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students

Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students

12-year-old killed by drunk driver in Decatur Sunday night

12-year-old killed by drunk driver in Decatur Sunday night

1 hurt, 1 arrested in Iroquois County shooting

1 hurt, 1 arrested in Iroquois County shooting

Man who showered in alcohol to clean evidence sentenced for murder

Man who showered in alcohol to clean evidence sentenced for murder

Updated Feb 11, 2026

A man who tried to wash evidence away by showering in alcohol after a deadly shooting has been sentenced after pleading guilty to murder. Read moreMan who showered in alcohol to clean evidence sentenced for murder

Man charged in death of 14-year-old IL girl found fit to stand trial

Man charged in death of 14-year-old IL girl found fit to stand trial

Updated Feb 10, 2026

A man charged with the murder of a 14-year-old Illinois girl in November 2025 appeared in court Tuesday. Read moreMan charged in death of 14-year-old IL girl found fit to stand trial

Argument between riders led to shooting at Decatur Moves van

Argument between riders led to shooting at Decatur Moves van

Updated Feb 10, 2026

An argument between two Decatur Moves riders led to a shooting at one of its vans Friday night. Read moreArgument between riders led to shooting at Decatur Moves van

17-year-old killed, 19-year-old injured in Champaign shooting

17-year-old killed, 19-year-old injured in Champaign shooting

Updated Feb 10, 2026

A 17-year-old was killed and a 19-year-old injured in a shooting in Champaign Monday night. Read more17-year-old killed, 19-year-old injured in Champaign shooting

Woman now federally indicted for stealing over $500,000 from Coles Co. dentist

Woman now federally indicted for stealing over $500,000 from Coles Co. dentist

Updated Feb 10, 2026

A woman who was initially charged with a felony in Coles County after authorities say she stole over $500,000 from a Mattoon dentist has now been federally indicted. Read moreWoman now federally indicted for stealing over $500,000 from Coles Co. dentist

Man injured in Decatur stabbing Thursday night

Man injured in Decatur stabbing Thursday night

Updated Feb 6, 2026

One man was injured following a stabbing in Decatur Thursday night, according to the Decatur Police Department. Read moreMan injured in Decatur stabbing Thursday night

Decatur man accused of attempted murder pleads guilty to lesser charge

Decatur man accused of attempted murder pleads guilty to lesser charge

Updated Feb 6, 2026

A Decatur man who was charged with attempted murder and domestic battery over a year ago has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Read moreDecatur man accused of attempted murder pleads guilty to lesser charge

Danville man sentenced to 10 years for dealing meth

Danville man sentenced to 10 years for dealing meth

Updated Feb 5, 2026

A Danville man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for dealing methamphetamine. Read moreDanville man sentenced to 10 years for dealing meth

Man pleads guilty, sentenced in Danville child sexual assault case

Man pleads guilty, sentenced in Danville child sexual assault case

Updated Feb 5, 2026

An Indiana man was sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child in Danville. Read moreMan pleads guilty, sentenced in Danville child sexual assault case

Springfield man facing child pornography charges

Springfield man facing child pornography charges

Updated Feb 5, 2026

A Springfield man is facing multiple child pornography charges. Read moreSpringfield man facing child pornography charges

Man accused of raping and beating woman chased away by neighbor with machete

Man accused of raping and beating woman chased away by neighbor with machete

Updated Feb 5, 2026

A Springfield man is accused of brutally beating and sexually assaulting a woman. Read moreMan accused of raping and beating woman chased away by neighbor with machete

Decatur man makes first court appearance for October shooting

Decatur man makes first court appearance for October shooting

Updated Feb 4, 2026

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — A Decatur man facing an attempted murder charge for an October shooting made his first court appearance on Monday. Read moreDecatur man makes first court appearance for October shooting

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Investigation finds video of moments suspect fires deadly shots in Decatur shooting

Investigation finds video of moments suspect fires deadly shots in Decatur shooting

Updated Feb 4, 2026

A Decatur Police detective testified in open court Wednesday that cellphone video shows the moments a Decatur man was shot and killed. Read moreInvestigation finds video of moments suspect fires deadly shots in Decatur shooting

ISP releases body camera footage from fatal O’Fallon shooting

ISP releases body camera footage from fatal O’Fallon shooting

Updated Feb 3, 2026

Illinois State Police have released disturbing body camera footage of the moment an O'Fallon police officer shot an armed suspect while responding to a disturbance cal… Read moreISP releases body camera footage from fatal O’Fallon shooting

Peoria High School’s boys’ basketball coach accused of soliciting teen

Peoria High School’s boys’ basketball coach accused of soliciting teen

Updated Feb 3, 2026

PEORIA, Ill. (25News Now) - Peoria High School Boys Basketball Coach Daniel Ruffin has been arrested for allegedly soliciting a teenage girl, WEEK is reporting. Read morePeoria High School’s boys’ basketball coach accused of soliciting teen

Macon County Sheriff's deputy resigns following DUI citation

Macon County Sheriff's deputy resigns following DUI citation

Updated Feb 3, 2026

A Macon County Sheriff's deputy who was cited for driving under the influence in December has resigned his position. Read moreMacon County Sheriff's deputy resigns following DUI citation

Woman gets 30 years for deadly stabbing in Urbana

Woman gets 30 years for deadly stabbing in Urbana

Updated Feb 3, 2026

A woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for stabbing a 70-year-old man to death in Urbana last year. Read moreWoman gets 30 years for deadly stabbing in Urbana

Champaign woman recovering after car shot at multiple times

Champaign woman recovering after car shot at multiple times

Updated Feb 2, 2026

A Champaign woman is recovering after police said that shots were fired at her car Monday afternoon. Read moreChampaign woman recovering after car shot at multiple times

2 arrested after early morning standoff in Taylorville

2 arrested after early morning standoff in Taylorville

Updated Feb 2, 2026

Two people were arrested following an early morning standoff in Taylorville Monday. Read more2 arrested after early morning standoff in Taylorville

Men claiming to be U.S. Marshals rob Decatur woman

Men claiming to be U.S. Marshals rob Decatur woman

Updated Feb 2, 2026

An investigation is underway after a woman was robbed in Decatur by two men posing as U.S. Marshals. Read moreMen claiming to be U.S. Marshals rob Decatur woman

9 DUI arrests made in Champaign County over the weekend

9 DUI arrests made in Champaign County over the weekend

Updated Feb 2, 2026

Nine people were arrested on charges of driving under the influence in Champaign County this past weekend. Read more9 DUI arrests made in Champaign County over the weekend

Man convicted in Champaign shooting that hurt two teenagers

Man convicted in Champaign shooting that hurt two teenagers

Updated Jan 31, 2026

The man charged for a shooting that hurt a 13-year-old and a 15-year-old in Champaign was convicted Friday. Read moreMan convicted in Champaign shooting that hurt two teenagers

Former Springfield Police sergeant sentenced after pleading guilty to DUI

Former Springfield Police sergeant sentenced after pleading guilty to DUI

Updated Jan 30, 2026

A former Springfield police sergeant who pleaded guilty to being drunk behind the wheel and crashing into a motorcycle was sentenced to 180 days in prison Friday. Read moreFormer Springfield Police sergeant sentenced after pleading guilty to DUI

1 person injured after stabbing in Decatur

1 person injured after stabbing in Decatur

Updated Jan 30, 2026

A person was stabbed in Decatur Thursday night, according to Decatur police. Read more1 person injured after stabbing in Decatur

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