The State of Illinois has issued a warning to Illinois residents as a dangerous heat wave approaches. Read moreState of Illinois issues warning as dangerous heat wave approaches
Multiple trees have been badly vandalized at Champaign parks. Read moreTrees vandalized at Champaign parks
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
Police are looking for a gunman after a person was shot while walking home from work in Decatur. Read moreMan shot while walking home from work in Decatur
A death investigation is underway at Lake Mattoon. Read moreDeath investigation underway at Lake Mattoon
Heat index values will be above 100 through most of the week. Read moreA dangerously hot stretch of weather moves in
Two people are in critical condition after a shooting at a Springfield mobile home park Sunday. Read more2 critically injured in Springfield mobile home park shooting
Three firefighters have died and two were injured while battling fires on the Colorado-Utah border. The U.S. Wildland Fire Service says they were responding to the Knowles and Gore fires on Saturday. Wildfire activity has intensified across the Western U.S. due to hot, dry, and windy weather. The largest blaze, the Cottonwood Fire, has grown to over 146 square miles in southwest Utah. Utah's governor declared an emergency earlier this week, and Colorado's governor on Saturday followed suit and authorized the National Guard to help. Conditions have been critical, with record-low snowpack and extreme drought fueling the fires. Read more3 firefighters killed in Colorado as wildfires stoked by heat, wind rage across the West
The Chicago Bears have announced their 2026 training camp open practice schedule. Read moreChicago Bears announce 2026 training camp open practice schedule
Governor JB Pritzker signed several bills into law Sunday to ensure Illinois stays welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community. Read morePritzker signs new laws expanding LGBTQ+ protections in Illinois
The State of Illinois has issued a warning to Illinois residents as a dangerous heat wave approaches. Read moreState of Illinois issues warning as dangerous heat wave approaches
Multiple trees have been badly vandalized at Champaign parks. Read moreTrees vandalized at Champaign parks
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
Police are looking for a gunman after a person was shot while walking home from work in Decatur. Read moreMan shot while walking home from work in Decatur
A death investigation is underway at Lake Mattoon. Read moreDeath investigation underway at Lake Mattoon
Heat index values will be above 100 through most of the week. Read moreA dangerously hot stretch of weather moves in
Two people are in critical condition after a shooting at a Springfield mobile home park Sunday. Read more2 critically injured in Springfield mobile home park shooting
Three firefighters have died and two were injured while battling fires on the Colorado-Utah border. The U.S. Wildland Fire Service says they were responding to the Knowles and Gore fires on Saturday. Wildfire activity has intensified across the Western U.S. due to hot, dry, and windy weather. The largest blaze, the Cottonwood Fire, has grown to over 146 square miles in southwest Utah. Utah's governor declared an emergency earlier this week, and Colorado's governor on Saturday followed suit and authorized the National Guard to help. Conditions have been critical, with record-low snowpack and extreme drought fueling the fires. Read more3 firefighters killed in Colorado as wildfires stoked by heat, wind rage across the West
The Chicago Bears have announced their 2026 training camp open practice schedule. Read moreChicago Bears announce 2026 training camp open practice schedule
Governor JB Pritzker signed several bills into law Sunday to ensure Illinois stays welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community. Read morePritzker signs new laws expanding LGBTQ+ protections in Illinois
Councilmembers discussed a lengthy agenda of ordinances and resolutions to address economic development in the city. Read moreCity of Marshall working to tackle housing and development
Cadets came from states including Washington and New Jersey and practiced for the chance to fly solo. Read moreCivil Air Patrol cadets take to the skies for practice flights, earning their wings
The Arthur Public Library celebrated the groundbreaking of its new curiosity courtyard on Wednesday. Read moreArthur Public Library breaks ground on new curiosity courtyard
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has named its first chief administrative officer for HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital in Springfield. Read moreHSHS St. John's Children's Hospital names first chief administrative officer
The Effingham Church of Christ is providing disaster relief supplies to people impacted by an EF-3 tornado last week. Read moreEffingham church provides disaster relief supplies to community reeling from tornado
The state of Illinois wants to hear you tell your story to the world in honor of the nation's 250th birthday. Read moreIllinois Voices 250 invites residents to record their stories for America's 250th
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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
The Illinois Pastors Coalition will host a Violence Prevention Carnival from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the Cultural Arts Center on Leafland Avenue. Read moreIllinois Pastors Coalition aims to bring hope to Decatur during Violence Prevention Carnival
Central Christian Church in Decatur hosted its 4th annual neighborhood picnic Saturday afternoon. Read moreDecatur church brings community together with 4th annual neighborhood picnic
The Macon County Animal Control and Care Center in Decatur celebrated a big milestone Saturday. Read moreMacon County Animal Control and Care Center celebrates 20th anniversary
Greg Blakey, the longtime Mt. Zion softball coach, known for roaming the coaches' box with a handlebar mustache, has retired after more than three decades with the program. Read moreGreg Blakey retires after more than 3 decades with Mt. Zion softball
Local fathers and young men gathered in Decatur Saturday morning for a fellowship breakfast celebrating fathers. Read moreDecatur fellowship breakfast celebrates local fathers
