NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died Thursday at age 41. A 911 call obtained Friday reveals he experienced shortness of breath, felt overheated, and was coughing up blood the day before. Busch was hospitalized with a “severe illness” three days before he was to compete in the Coca-Cola 600. He became unresponsive while testing in a Chevrolet racing simulator in Concord on Wednesday. An emergency call from the General Motors training facility described his symptoms. Busch was found on the bathroom floor, awake, and emergency responders were directed to the scene. Read moreNASCAR's Kyle Busch was short of breath, coughing up blood day before his death, 911 call reveals
Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump’s second term. In her resignation letter, which she posted on social media, Gabbard said she told Trump of her decision to leave office on June 30. She said her husband had recently been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and “faces major challenges in the coming weeks and months.” Trump posted that her principal deputy, Aaron Lukas, will serve as acting director of national intelligence. Read moreTulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health
Police are investigating after one person was hurt in a shooting in Decatur Friday afternoon. Read more1 hurt, police investigating after Decatur shooting
As warm summer days approach and families gear up for the pool or trips to the beach, several Illinois agencies are teaming up to promote a life-saving strategy to keep children safe in or near the water. Read more"Water watcher" program aims to keep Illinois children safe while swimming
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen for the Memorial Day weekend. Read moreLanes reopening where possible for Memorial Day holiday travel
Police are investigating after a body was found during the demolition of a building in Danville Thursday afternoon. Read moreBody found during demolition of former Danville business
The countdown has started to the 170th annual Macon County Fair. Read moreMacon County Fair returns with new events, family fun
Firefighters were battling a fire at an abandoned foundry in Decatur Friday morning. Read moreFormer Intermet foundry catches fire in Decatur
One person was arrested after an Urbana playground and apartment building were hit by machine gun fire Thursday. Read more1 arrested after playground equipment, apartment building hit by machine gun fire
Overcast skies with scattered showers will hang around through the evening. Read moreA cloudy and mild end to the week
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died Thursday at age 41. A 911 call obtained Friday reveals he experienced shortness of breath, felt overheated, and was coughing up blood the day before. Busch was hospitalized with a “severe illness” three days before he was to compete in the Coca-Cola 600. He became unresponsive while testing in a Chevrolet racing simulator in Concord on Wednesday. An emergency call from the General Motors training facility described his symptoms. Busch was found on the bathroom floor, awake, and emergency responders were directed to the scene. Read moreNASCAR's Kyle Busch was short of breath, coughing up blood day before his death, 911 call reveals
Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump’s second term. In her resignation letter, which she posted on social media, Gabbard said she told Trump of her decision to leave office on June 30. She said her husband had recently been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and “faces major challenges in the coming weeks and months.” Trump posted that her principal deputy, Aaron Lukas, will serve as acting director of national intelligence. Read moreTulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health
Police are investigating after one person was hurt in a shooting in Decatur Friday afternoon. Read more1 hurt, police investigating after Decatur shooting
As warm summer days approach and families gear up for the pool or trips to the beach, several Illinois agencies are teaming up to promote a life-saving strategy to keep children safe in or near the water. Read more"Water watcher" program aims to keep Illinois children safe while swimming
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen for the Memorial Day weekend. Read moreLanes reopening where possible for Memorial Day holiday travel
Police are investigating after a body was found during the demolition of a building in Danville Thursday afternoon. Read moreBody found during demolition of former Danville business
The countdown has started to the 170th annual Macon County Fair. Read moreMacon County Fair returns with new events, family fun
Firefighters were battling a fire at an abandoned foundry in Decatur Friday morning. Read moreFormer Intermet foundry catches fire in Decatur
One person was arrested after an Urbana playground and apartment building were hit by machine gun fire Thursday. Read more1 arrested after playground equipment, apartment building hit by machine gun fire
Overcast skies with scattered showers will hang around through the evening. Read moreA cloudy and mild end to the week
Mahjong is making a comeback in Decatur, and organizers at the Decatur Civic Center say the game is bringing together players of all ages for a night of competition, conversation, and community. Read more'Mahjong & Mingle' creates community connections at Decatur Civic Center
The Staley Museum is holding a patriotic porch pot workshop and mini market fun day in June. Read moreStaley Museum hosting patriotic porch pot workshop
A new automatic warning device and circuitry upgrade at the Wyckles Road highway-railroad crossing of Illinois Central Railroad Company's track in Warrensburg. Read moreICC announces rail safety improvements coming to Macon County
Around 600 rideshare drivers from across the state rallied at the Illinois State Capitol on Wednesday, demanding action from lawmakers. Read more'Whose side are you on?': Rideshare drivers rally for change at IL State Capitol
The program was originally set to begin Thursday, but was delayed to give community members extra time to register. Read moreMCHD's Diabetes Self-Management Program postponed to June
Parking will remain free, but if your car is caught in a short-term spot longer than allowed, you'll be fined. Read moreSpringfield doubles parking fines for overstaying downtown spots
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State Senator Doris Turner is launching her annual summer reading program for children who live in the 48th District. Read moreSen. Doris Turner kicks off annual summer reading program for kids
Second graders at Chatham Elementary are learning how to play music through instruments they built themselves — combining engineering, technology and creativity in the classroom. Read moreSTEM Minute | Making music through science at Chatham Elementary
Mahjong is making a comeback in Decatur, and organizers at the Decatur Civic Center say the game is bringing together players of all ages for a night of competition, conversation, and community. Read more'Mahjong & Mingle' creates community connections at Decatur Civic Center
The village of Atwood approved a new development project for Atwood Park to build several new facilities in the area. Read moreAtwood approves major multi-year upgrades for village park
Cemeteries and cities across central Illinois are hosting a variety of events this Memorial Day to honor the fallen. Below is a list of Memorial Day events happening near you. Read moreFlags, flowers and remembrance: Memorial Day events across central Illinois
The Champaign Public Library and Champaign Park District are hosting the annual Juneteenth Celebration. Read moreJuneteenth Celebration to be held by Champaign Public Library, park district
