Temperatures warm up into the low 70s with the sunshine this afternoon. Storm chances return overnight. Read moreA comfortable and sunny Thursday ahead
Some county residents are concerned that data centers could strain the power grid, water supply and farmland. Read moreLogan County approves 90-day moratorium on large data centers amid resident concerns
The proposal could ban insurance companies from increasing homeowner insurance premiums by more than 10% without notifying consumers 60 days prior. Read moreIL Senate passes homeowner insurance reform, sends bill to House
Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions
Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son have been overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won’t be leaving prison anytime soon. Prosecutors say they plan to retry Murdaugh, which likely means there will be another lengthy trial for the case that because of the combination of money, power, Southern accents and treachery has become a true crime sensation with several streaming miniseries, best selling books and dozens of true crime podcasts. Murdaugh will remain in prison. He pleaded guilty to stealing around $12 million from his clients and currently is serving a 40-year federal sentence. Read moreProsecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions
Six people were displaced following a fire at a duplex in Mattoon on Wednesday afternoon. Read more6 people displaced following fire at Mattoon duplex
From the gas pump to the grocery aisle, rising prices are forcing many Central Illinois residents to rethink how they spend their money and find creative ways to stretch their budgets. Read moreCentral Illinois shoppers feeling the pinch of rising costs
The Illinois Senate passed legislation Wednesday to help lower auto insurance rates for consumers. Read moreIL Senate passes auto insurance reform bill, sends plan to House
The Trump administration says a former executive at a private prison operator will serve as the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security says David Venturella will take over for Todd Lyons when Lyons leaves ICE at the end of the month. Lyons led the agency through much of the administration’s tumultuous crackdown on immigration. Venturella left the Geo Group in early 2023 and has been working at ICE leading the division that oversees detention contracts. That's according to a public letter from members of Congress earlier this year. Read moreFormer private prison executive David Venturella will become ICE's acting leader
State lawmakers will likely need to tighten the belt on spending for the next budget. Read morePritzker's budget office, COGFA lower revenue projections amid FY27 budget negotiations
Bement CUSD 5 is getting an addition to their school that will connect classrooms to their gymnasium and industrial tech buildings, creating a safer alternative for students traveling between classes. Read moreConstruction at Bement CUSD 5 coming to a close, will connect buildings
Temperatures warm up into the low 70s with the sunshine this afternoon. Storm chances return overnight. Read moreA comfortable and sunny Thursday ahead
Some county residents are concerned that data centers could strain the power grid, water supply and farmland. Read moreLogan County approves 90-day moratorium on large data centers amid resident concerns
The proposal could ban insurance companies from increasing homeowner insurance premiums by more than 10% without notifying consumers 60 days prior. Read moreIL Senate passes homeowner insurance reform, sends bill to House
Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions
Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son have been overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won’t be leaving prison anytime soon. Prosecutors say they plan to retry Murdaugh, which likely means there will be another lengthy trial for the case that because of the combination of money, power, Southern accents and treachery has become a true crime sensation with several streaming miniseries, best selling books and dozens of true crime podcasts. Murdaugh will remain in prison. He pleaded guilty to stealing around $12 million from his clients and currently is serving a 40-year federal sentence. Read moreProsecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions
Six people were displaced following a fire at a duplex in Mattoon on Wednesday afternoon. Read more6 people displaced following fire at Mattoon duplex
From the gas pump to the grocery aisle, rising prices are forcing many Central Illinois residents to rethink how they spend their money and find creative ways to stretch their budgets. Read moreCentral Illinois shoppers feeling the pinch of rising costs
The Illinois Senate passed legislation Wednesday to help lower auto insurance rates for consumers. Read moreIL Senate passes auto insurance reform bill, sends plan to House
The Trump administration says a former executive at a private prison operator will serve as the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security says David Venturella will take over for Todd Lyons when Lyons leaves ICE at the end of the month. Lyons led the agency through much of the administration’s tumultuous crackdown on immigration. Venturella left the Geo Group in early 2023 and has been working at ICE leading the division that oversees detention contracts. That's according to a public letter from members of Congress earlier this year. Read moreFormer private prison executive David Venturella will become ICE's acting leader
State lawmakers will likely need to tighten the belt on spending for the next budget. Read morePritzker's budget office, COGFA lower revenue projections amid FY27 budget negotiations
Bement CUSD 5 is getting an addition to their school that will connect classrooms to their gymnasium and industrial tech buildings, creating a safer alternative for students traveling between classes. Read moreConstruction at Bement CUSD 5 coming to a close, will connect buildings
The Champaign Unit 4 School District's "Operation Hope" program celebrated its students' graduation on Wednesday. Read moreChampaign Unit 4's Operation Hope celebrates largest ever graduating class
Champaign's Unit 4 School District wants community feedback on the future of its middle school facilities. Read moreChampaign Unit 4 seeks public input on future of middle schools during open houses
The center stated that it has taken in more than 100 dogs in just three weeks and that adoption and transfer rates are low. Read moreSangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center struggling with overcrowded kennels
According to the University, the campaign surpassed its $350,000 goal, raising $685,839 for Millikin students. Read moreMillikin's Forever True Blue campaign raises over $685K for students
The Decatur Early Birds Kiwanis Club is helping young kids learn how to fish. Each year, hundreds of kids fish for the first time. Read moreGetting hooked on fishing: Decatur Early Birds Kiwanis Club helps kids learn how to fish
The new six-bay, food-grade wash facility is designed to operate 24/7, ensuring trailers are consistently cleaned and sanitized. Read moreADM celebrates opening of 24/7 food-grade trucking wash facility
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Happy tails is back! Every Wednesday, WAND will feature animals from the Decatur & Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation (DMCASF). Read moreWAND's Happy Tails featuring Wasabi and Pirate Pete
The Champaign Park District will be holding a ribbon-cutting for the new playground at Millage Park. Read moreRibbon-cutting to be held for new playground at Champaign's Millage Park
The Decatur Early Birds Kiwanis Club is helping young kids learn how to fish. Each year, hundreds of kids fish for the first time. Read moreGetting hooked on fishing: Decatur Early Birds Kiwanis Club helps kids learn how to fish
The event's Artisan Summer Luau will take place from 5-8 p.m. June 5 at Temple Plaza in Downtown Danville. Read moreFrom Hawaii with love: Danville First Fridays returns with summer luau
The winners of the month-long Champaign Vegan Chef Challenge have been chosen. Read moreWinners of Champaign Vegan Chef Challenge announced
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield (BGCCIL) cut the ribbon on a new outdoor basketball court on Monday. Read moreBoys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois cuts ribbon on new basketball court
