Police said a man accidentally shot himself in Urbana early Friday morning. Read morePolice: Urbana man accidentally shoots himself
The woman accused of killing and dismembering her husband before dumping his remains in Lake Mattoon was denied pre-trial release Friday. Read moreWoman accused of killing husband, dumping remains in Lake Mattoon denied pre-trial release
An early morning shooting in Champaign is under investigation. Read moreMan shot while out walking in Champaign
A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with “Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC’s studio in Manhattan. Police say Friday that the man was arrested Thursday morning inside 30 Rockefeller Center in Midtown by an officer responding to reports of a disorderly individual inside the building. NBC News says an individual approached Melvin after entering an unauthorized area in a vestibule near Studio 1A. Melvin notified security, who held the man until police arrived. The network says no altercation occurred and no injuries were reported. NBC did not say how the man gained access to the area. Read moreMan charged with hate crimes after confrontation with 'Today' show's Melvin at NBC studio
Fairlife is pausing its U.S. production after a ransomware attack breached some of the milk brand's systems. Coca-Cola, which owns Fairlife, announced Thursday that unauthorized access affected production-related systems. Operations were temporarily suspended as a result, but the company maintained that product quality and safety remain intact. Fairlife’s Canadian operations were not impacted. Coca-Cola has informed law enforcement and is working with cybersecurity experts to investigate and restore operations. Cyberattacks are increasing across sectors. Beyond dairy goods, other breaches have recently resulted in anything from core education services getting knocked offline to empty shelves at popular clothing stores. Read moreFairlife pauses US production after cyberattack breached milk brand's systems
A batch of mosquitos in Macon County have tested positive for West Nile virus. Read moreMosquito batches test positive for West Nile virus in Macon County
Thousands of coin batteries sold on Amazon are now under recall for violating federal regulations for child-resistant packaging. Read more67,000 coin batteries sold on Amazon recalled for child safety concerns
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses
and private nonprofit organizations in Illinois there is still time to apply for federal disaster loans to help recover from losses caused by algal bloom water contamination. Read moreSBA relief still available for some affected by algal bloom water contamination
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
Oppressive heat and humidity will dominate through the weekend, with strong storms possible Saturday evening. Read moreOppressive heat and humidity continues to dominate
Police said a man accidentally shot himself in Urbana early Friday morning. Read morePolice: Urbana man accidentally shoots himself
The woman accused of killing and dismembering her husband before dumping his remains in Lake Mattoon was denied pre-trial release Friday. Read moreWoman accused of killing husband, dumping remains in Lake Mattoon denied pre-trial release
An early morning shooting in Champaign is under investigation. Read moreMan shot while out walking in Champaign
A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with “Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC’s studio in Manhattan. Police say Friday that the man was arrested Thursday morning inside 30 Rockefeller Center in Midtown by an officer responding to reports of a disorderly individual inside the building. NBC News says an individual approached Melvin after entering an unauthorized area in a vestibule near Studio 1A. Melvin notified security, who held the man until police arrived. The network says no altercation occurred and no injuries were reported. NBC did not say how the man gained access to the area. Read moreMan charged with hate crimes after confrontation with 'Today' show's Melvin at NBC studio
Fairlife is pausing its U.S. production after a ransomware attack breached some of the milk brand's systems. Coca-Cola, which owns Fairlife, announced Thursday that unauthorized access affected production-related systems. Operations were temporarily suspended as a result, but the company maintained that product quality and safety remain intact. Fairlife’s Canadian operations were not impacted. Coca-Cola has informed law enforcement and is working with cybersecurity experts to investigate and restore operations. Cyberattacks are increasing across sectors. Beyond dairy goods, other breaches have recently resulted in anything from core education services getting knocked offline to empty shelves at popular clothing stores. Read moreFairlife pauses US production after cyberattack breached milk brand's systems
A batch of mosquitos in Macon County have tested positive for West Nile virus. Read moreMosquito batches test positive for West Nile virus in Macon County
Thousands of coin batteries sold on Amazon are now under recall for violating federal regulations for child-resistant packaging. Read more67,000 coin batteries sold on Amazon recalled for child safety concerns
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses
and private nonprofit organizations in Illinois there is still time to apply for federal disaster loans to help recover from losses caused by algal bloom water contamination. Read moreSBA relief still available for some affected by algal bloom water contamination
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
Oppressive heat and humidity will dominate through the weekend, with strong storms possible Saturday evening. Read moreOppressive heat and humidity continues to dominate
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in your area. Read more5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois July 17-19
Quilts are on display in Danville for the 43rd Annual Midwest Heritage Quilt Show. Read more43rd Annual Midwest Heritage Quilt Show on display in Danville
The Springfield City Council voted Tuesday night to advance an ordinance that would donate the city's vacant "Y Block" to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Read moreSpringfield City Council advance 'Y Block' to IDNR ordinance
The events are designed for juniors and seniors looking for hands-on experiences and opportunities to connect with professionals. Read moreHSHS promotes summer 2026 healthcare bootcamp at 3 locations
A swing and a ball crack off the bat. Another and then another. Nothing unusual when you’re talking about batting cages. Unless you consider the hot temperatures here in the Midwest. Read moreCentral IL batters shrug off strikes, sweltering temps while swinging in the heat
The state of Illinois is working with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs) to help those affected by last month's storms. Read moreIllinois, SBA open Disaster Loan Outreach Centers for those impacted by June storms
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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 Decatur Park Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for the unexpired term of Commissioner Bob Brilley II who died earlier this month. Read moreApplications being taken for unexpired Decatur Park Commissioner term
A central Illinois man is part of the Savannah Bananas' Banana Ball league, serving as the hitting and first base coach for the Texas Tailgaters. Read moreNew Holland native coaching 'Banana Ball'
If you're looking for an easy way to keep your kid entertained this summer, this easy experiment helps kids learn while having fun. Read moreSTEM Minute | Learn to build a pedal boat at home
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in your area. Read more5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois July 17-19
A blues festival is bringing live music to downtown Urbana in August. Read moreFree blues festival coming to downtown Urbana
