Temperatures are slow to warm up today with mostly cloudy skies through the afternoon. Read moreA cool and cloudy Tuesday ahead
In a rare move, Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher vetoed a plan to create a STAR bond district Tuesday night. Read moreSpringfield mayor vetoes plan to create STAR bond district
The Illinois House Judiciary Criminal Committee unanimously approved a bill Tuesday night to help close gaps in protection for survivors of domestic violence and stalking. Read morePlan closing gaps in protection for domestic violence survivors heads to IL House floor
According to Rantoul's Facebook post on Tuesday, residents saw a rate of about $1.85 on their tax bills, when the intended rate is around $1.15. Read moreRantoul advises residents overpaid property taxes after billing error
A 14-year-old boy reported missing in Champaign has been found, according to the Champaign Police Department. Read morePolice: 14-year-old boy reported missing in Champaign has been found
Snack food company Frito-Lay is pausing plans for a 250,000 square foot warehouse near Chatham. Read moreFrito-Lay pauses plans for warehouse in Sangamon County
Texas police say a man shot five people, killing two, in back-to-back shootings Tuesday near Dallas because he was angry over business dealings with the victims. The shootings happened Tuesday in area known as Koreatown in Carrollton. Police say it wasn’t a random act of gunfire and that the attacker knew the victims. The suspect ran away but was later arrested. Video posted online showed officers with their guns drawn as they walked past doors at K Towne Plaza. Agents from the FBI and another federal agency were among law enforcement at the scene. Read more2 killed and 3 injured in back-to-back shootings north of Dallas, police say
Longtime fair concessions like Vose's Korndogs and Taft's Mr. Ribeye joined with newer groups like Scoop Du Jour to share their selections of fair favorites. Read moreIllinois State Fair is only 100 days away! What's new in 2026
This bill requires insurance companies to provide coverage for medically necessary devices with a maximum cost sharing amount of $50 per year. Read moreIL House committee passes bill requiring insurance coverage for seizure detection devices
Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) hopes to cap the out-of-paycheck insurance cost for healthcare workers to 10% of the premium cost. Read moreIL lawmakers could help lower health insurance premiums for hospital employees
Temperatures are slow to warm up today with mostly cloudy skies through the afternoon. Read moreA cool and cloudy Tuesday ahead
In a rare move, Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher vetoed a plan to create a STAR bond district Tuesday night. Read moreSpringfield mayor vetoes plan to create STAR bond district
The Illinois House Judiciary Criminal Committee unanimously approved a bill Tuesday night to help close gaps in protection for survivors of domestic violence and stalking. Read morePlan closing gaps in protection for domestic violence survivors heads to IL House floor
According to Rantoul's Facebook post on Tuesday, residents saw a rate of about $1.85 on their tax bills, when the intended rate is around $1.15. Read moreRantoul advises residents overpaid property taxes after billing error
A 14-year-old boy reported missing in Champaign has been found, according to the Champaign Police Department. Read morePolice: 14-year-old boy reported missing in Champaign has been found
Snack food company Frito-Lay is pausing plans for a 250,000 square foot warehouse near Chatham. Read moreFrito-Lay pauses plans for warehouse in Sangamon County
Texas police say a man shot five people, killing two, in back-to-back shootings Tuesday near Dallas because he was angry over business dealings with the victims. The shootings happened Tuesday in area known as Koreatown in Carrollton. Police say it wasn’t a random act of gunfire and that the attacker knew the victims. The suspect ran away but was later arrested. Video posted online showed officers with their guns drawn as they walked past doors at K Towne Plaza. Agents from the FBI and another federal agency were among law enforcement at the scene. Read more2 killed and 3 injured in back-to-back shootings north of Dallas, police say
Longtime fair concessions like Vose's Korndogs and Taft's Mr. Ribeye joined with newer groups like Scoop Du Jour to share their selections of fair favorites. Read moreIllinois State Fair is only 100 days away! What's new in 2026
This bill requires insurance companies to provide coverage for medically necessary devices with a maximum cost sharing amount of $50 per year. Read moreIL House committee passes bill requiring insurance coverage for seizure detection devices
Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) hopes to cap the out-of-paycheck insurance cost for healthcare workers to 10% of the premium cost. Read moreIL lawmakers could help lower health insurance premiums for hospital employees
Springfield Police Chief Joe Behl shared a new wellness initiative he put in place since taking over the department. Read moreSpringfield Police Department rolls out new officer wellness initiative
This week is peak migration season in central Illinois, with the highest concentration of birds moving through this region over the next 10 days. Read moreBird banding reaches high as peak migration season rolls in
Superintendent Jennifer Gill said the district has been targeted by scammers impersonating her and other district leaders, trying to get staff to click on unsafe links. Read moreSpringfield District 186 approves $75K contract to fight phishing attacks
Central Illinois CEOÂ CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) will highlight student entrepreneurs at its 2026 Trade Show. Read moreStudent entrepreneurs take spotlight at Central Illinois CEO's 2026 Trade Show
The Faith Coalition for the Common Good hosted a May Day event Friday to help bring the Springfield community together. Read more'We are a city of community organizers': Faith Coalition hosts May Day event in Springfield
Congratulations with a splash, as dozens of nursing students at the Springfield campus of the University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing rang in graduation. Read moreCongrats with a splash: UIC nursing students dive into graduation
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Macon Resources invites the community for lunch and fun activities outside during its Field Day event. Read moreDecatur community invited to participate in MRI's Field Day fun
This week is peak migration season in central Illinois, with the highest concentration of birds moving through this region over the next 10 days. Read moreBird banding reaches high as peak migration season rolls in
The circus will host performers from around the world, performing a wide variety of acts, including aerials, acrobatics and crazy stunts. Read moreCirque Italia's 'Water Circus' returns to Champaign for local thrill-seekers
The City of Arcola is announcing a new project at Kelly Moore Park. Read moreArcola announces new project at Kelly Moore Park
The Illinois State Museum is opening a new exhibit, "Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66" on Saturday, May 23. Read moreIllinois State Museum opening 'Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66' exhibit
Central Illinois CEOÂ CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) will highlight student entrepreneurs at its 2026 Trade Show. Read moreStudent entrepreneurs take spotlight at Central Illinois CEO's 2026 Trade Show
