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Meridian Elementary won't open in August due to heavy storm damage

Meridian Elementary won't open in August due to heavy storm damage

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Urbana City Council debates future of old Civic Center

Urbana City Council debates future of old Civic Center

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12 Champaign County first responders honored for saving teen's life

12 Champaign County first responders honored for saving teen's life

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First responders were honored at the Savoy Fire Department Monday for their work in saving a teenager experiencing cardiac arrest. Read more12 Champaign County first responders honored for saving teen's life

ADM to invest $103 million in improvements to Decatur facilities

ADM to invest $103 million in improvements to Decatur facilities

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ADM's investment will create 50 new full-time jobs and keep over 1,000 present full-time jobs. Read moreADM to invest $103 million in improvements to Decatur facilities

5 tornadoes confirmed in central Illinois following weekend storms

5 tornadoes confirmed in central Illinois following weekend storms

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The National Weather Service confirmed five tornadoes touched down in central Illinois during Sunday's storms. Read more5 tornadoes confirmed in central Illinois following weekend storms

Storm cleanup, recovery continues in Charleston after EF-2 tornado

Storm cleanup, recovery continues in Charleston after EF-2 tornado

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Effingham County issues new requirements for businesses offering cleanup services

Effingham County issues new requirements for businesses offering cleanup services

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2 dead from severe weather in Jefferson County identified

2 dead from severe weather in Jefferson County identified

Updated 14 hrs ago

Two people who were killed after severe weather hit parts of central and southern Illinois Sunday have been identified. Read more2 dead from severe weather in Jefferson County identified

Salvation Army of Champaign County launching free teen after-school program

Salvation Army of Champaign County launching free teen after-school program

Updated Jun 21, 2026

The Salvation Army of Champaign County will open a new teen after-school program this fall. Read moreSalvation Army of Champaign County launching free teen after-school program

I-57 closed in both directions near Neoga after crash

I-57 closed in both directions near Neoga after crash

Updated Jun 21, 2026

Part of Interstate 57 south of Coles County is closed due to a crash Sunday. Read moreI-57 closed in both directions near Neoga after crash

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Quiet Weather, But For How Long?

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PHOTOS: 2025 WSOY Community Food Drive

PHOTOS: 2025 WSOY Community Food Drive

Chicago River swim returns

Chicago River swim returns

Illinois 4-year-old breaks record with high IQ

Illinois 4-year-old breaks record with high IQ

Kristi Noem confirms ICE operations in Chicago

Kristi Noem confirms ICE operations in Chicago

Decatur Juneteenth parade unites communities with music, food, and celebration

Decatur Juneteenth parade unites communities with music, food, and celebration

Updated Jun 21, 2026

Downtown Decatur showed a display of unity and celebration Saturday afternoon, as the city hosted its annual Juneteenth parade. Read moreDecatur Juneteenth parade unites communities with music, food, and celebration

Charleston Mayor gives recovery update after tornado

Charleston Mayor gives recovery update after tornado

Updated Jun 21, 2026

Charleston Mayor Brandon Combs gave an update Sunday after a tornado and severe storms left behind major damage in the city Wednesday. Read moreCharleston Mayor gives recovery update after tornado

Meridian football team helps clean up after tornado

Meridian football team helps clean up after tornado

Updated Jun 20, 2026

The Meridian Hawks football team helped with storm cleanup after severe storms hit central Illinois Wednesday. Read moreMeridian football team helps clean up after tornado

Nokomis officer relieved from shift after reported incident, internal review underway

Nokomis officer relieved from shift after reported incident, internal review underway

Updated Jun 20, 2026

A Nokomis police officer was relieved from duty for the remainder of their shift Wednesday after an incident at a Casey's gas station. Read moreNokomis officer relieved from shift after reported incident, internal review underway

Use these tips to avoid storm repair scammers

Use these tips to avoid storm repair scammers

Updated 14 hrs ago

After several recent rounds of severe weather, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is reminding residents to watch out for storm-related repair scams. Read moreUse these tips to avoid storm repair scammers

State Farm opens customer care site in Charleston after tornado

State Farm opens customer care site in Charleston after tornado

Updated Jun 20, 2026

State Farm has opened a customer care site in Charleston to help those affected after severe weather left behind damage in the city Wednesday. Read moreState Farm opens customer care site in Charleston after tornado

7 tornadoes confirmed from Wednesday's storms, including EF-3 in Effingham

7 tornadoes confirmed from Wednesday's storms, including EF-3 in Effingham

Updated Jun 19, 2026

The National Weather Service has now confirmed that at least seven tornadoes touched down in central Illinois Wednesday, including an EF-3 in Effingham. Read more7 tornadoes confirmed from Wednesday's storms, including EF-3 in Effingham

Central Illinois residents wait for power restoration after severe storms

Central Illinois residents wait for power restoration after severe storms

Updated Jun 20, 2026

Over 43 hours after severe storms swept through central Illinois, some Decatur residents remain without power on Friday as Ameren Illinois crews work to restore service. Read moreCentral Illinois residents wait for power restoration after severe storms

'Celebrating Black culture': Devon Amphitheater celebrates Juneteenth Freedom Day

'Celebrating Black culture': Devon Amphitheater celebrates Juneteenth Freedom Day

Updated Jun 20, 2026

The Devon Amphitheater hosted a Juneteenth celebration Friday, an event consisting of vendors, food trucks, giveaways, live entertainment and more. Read more'Celebrating Black culture': Devon Amphitheater celebrates Juneteenth Freedom Day

As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago

As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago

Updated Jun 19, 2026

As people gathered to celebrate Juneteenth at events across the U.S., former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama welcomed the first visitors to… Read moreAs Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago

Monticello Freedom Festival returns in July for fireworks, food and more

Monticello Freedom Festival returns in July for fireworks, food and more

Updated Jun 19, 2026

The Monticello Freedom Festival returns next month, ready to kick off the Fourth of July with food, music and of course, fireworks. Read moreMonticello Freedom Festival returns in July for fireworks, food and more

Charleston community rallies to support storm victims with food, supplies

Charleston community rallies to support storm victims with food, supplies

Updated Jun 18, 2026

Charleston residents are beginning the long recovery process after an aggressive storm ripped through the area Wednesday night. Read moreCharleston community rallies to support storm victims with food, supplies

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Visually impaired fans experience America's pastime at Robin Roberts Stadium

Visually impaired fans experience America's pastime at Robin Roberts Stadium

Updated Jun 18, 2026

People living with visual impairments got the chance to enjoy America's pastime at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield Thursday. Read moreVisually impaired fans experience America's pastime at Robin Roberts Stadium

Beecher City farm suffers heavy damage following 'wicked storm'

Beecher City farm suffers heavy damage following 'wicked storm'

Updated Jun 18, 2026

The buildings collapsed onto farm equipment and a semi that were parked in the structures. A utility pole was snapped and ripped out of the ground. Read moreBeecher City farm suffers heavy damage following 'wicked storm'

Man who admits setting cross on fire in Chicago park is charged with a hate crime

Man who admits setting cross on fire in Chicago park is charged with a hate crime

Updated Jun 18, 2026

Police in Chicago say a 21-year-old man has been charged with a hate crime, arson and other offenses for a cross that was set on fire in a park. Merlin Lu admitted to … Read moreMan who admits setting cross on fire in Chicago park is charged with a hate crime

'Never in 49 years have I seen anything like this': Tornado destroys home outside Montrose

'Never in 49 years have I seen anything like this': Tornado destroys home outside Montrose

Updated Jun 18, 2026

The storm destroyed the only home owner Doug Krone has ever known, ripping across the property and leveling nearly everything in its path. Read more'Never in 49 years have I seen anything like this': Tornado destroys home outside Montrose

Severe storm causes extensive damage to Meridian Elementary

Severe storm causes extensive damage to Meridian Elementary

Updated Jun 18, 2026

Meridian Elementary School suffered significant damage after powerful storms moved through Macon County on Wednesday night. Read moreSevere storm causes extensive damage to Meridian Elementary

City of Decatur to assist with tree debris cleanup after storms move through area

City of Decatur to assist with tree debris cleanup after storms move through area

Updated Jun 18, 2026

The City of Decatur will help people in the community with cleanup following strong storms Wednesday evening. Read moreCity of Decatur to assist with tree debris cleanup after storms move through area

PHOTOS: From dark skies to debris — Storm aftermath across central Illinois

PHOTOS: From dark skies to debris — Storm aftermath across central Illinois

Updated Jun 18, 2026

Severe storms moved through parts of central Illinois on Wednesday. Read morePHOTOS: From dark skies to debris — Storm aftermath across central Illinois

Effingham EMA: Tornado traveled for '12-to-15' miles through the county

Effingham EMA: Tornado traveled for '12-to-15' miles through the county

Updated Jun 18, 2026

Portions of Effingham County suffered significant damage after a tornado ripped through the area Wednesday evening. Read moreEffingham EMA: Tornado traveled for '12-to-15' miles through the county

Charleston offers free food, water after severe storms

Charleston offers free food, water after severe storms

Updated Jun 18, 2026

The city of Charleston is providing free food, drinks and water to residents impacted by severe storms that hit the area Wednesday. Read moreCharleston offers free food, water after severe storms

Macon, Coles Counties seeing highest power outages after storms

Macon, Coles Counties seeing highest power outages after storms

Updated Jun 18, 2026

Thousands of customers are without power across several Illinois counties as severe weather rolls through the region Wednesday evening. Read moreMacon, Coles Counties seeing highest power outages after storms

No injuries but widespread damage as Charleston declares state of emergency

No injuries but widespread damage as Charleston declares state of emergency

Updated Jun 18, 2026

After severe weather moved through central Illinois on Wednesday, the City of Charleston has declared a state of emergency. Read moreNo injuries but widespread damage as Charleston declares state of emergency

Power line safety tips to know during severe weather season in central IL

Power line safety tips to know during severe weather season in central IL

Updated Jun 17, 2026

Intense winds and storms mean downed power lines and power outages across central Illinois, and Ameren is reminding you to be careful around live power lines. Read morePower line safety tips to know during severe weather season in central IL

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