The Illinois State Board of Education adopted the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan Wednesday. Read moreState Board of Ed. adopts 1st comprehensive numeracy plan to strengthen math outcomes
A new grant program helping volunteer groups fight hunger is now accepting applications. Read moreApplications open for new Illinois grant program combating hunger
Officials are asking people to avoid an area on the University of Illinois campus Wednesday after hazardous materials were released. Read moreHazardous material release reported on U of I campus
Taylorville Lake's beach is back open after closing due to high levels of E coli in its water. Read moreTaylorville beach reopens after closure over E. coli concerns
A man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for burglarizing Vermilion County businesses. Read moreMan sentenced for burglarizing Vermilion County businesses
Repairs are underway at the Jasper Street Underpass in Decatur. Read moreRepairs underway on Jasper St. Underpass in Decatur
The Illinois High School Association state baseball championships for classes 1A & 2A will take place at Illinois Field. Read moreIHSA Boys 1A & 2A State Baseball Tournament set to compete at Illinois Field
A Clinton firefighter had to be taken to the hospital after fighting a fire at a large tank manufacturing building Tuesday night. Heavy fire was coming from the south side of the building. Read moreClinton firefighter hurt battling fire at tank manufacturing building
A hot and humid afternoon leads to strong thunderstorms for the evening. Read moreHot and stormy middle of the week
A large, burning cross has been discovered at a Chicago park. Police said on Tuesday that they are investigating how it ended up there and the motive behind it. Video taken by a driver shows the wooden cross engulfed in bright orange flames as it leans against a tree in Grant Park, a popular area near Lake Michigan. The Chicago Fire Department confirmed the flaming object was a cross, and said officials put out the fire. Read morePolice are investigating a large burning cross at a Chicago park
The Illinois State Board of Education adopted the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan Wednesday. Read moreState Board of Ed. adopts 1st comprehensive numeracy plan to strengthen math outcomes
A new grant program helping volunteer groups fight hunger is now accepting applications. Read moreApplications open for new Illinois grant program combating hunger
Officials are asking people to avoid an area on the University of Illinois campus Wednesday after hazardous materials were released. Read moreHazardous material release reported on U of I campus
Taylorville Lake's beach is back open after closing due to high levels of E coli in its water. Read moreTaylorville beach reopens after closure over E. coli concerns
A man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for burglarizing Vermilion County businesses. Read moreMan sentenced for burglarizing Vermilion County businesses
Repairs are underway at the Jasper Street Underpass in Decatur. Read moreRepairs underway on Jasper St. Underpass in Decatur
The Illinois High School Association state baseball championships for classes 1A & 2A will take place at Illinois Field. Read moreIHSA Boys 1A & 2A State Baseball Tournament set to compete at Illinois Field
A Clinton firefighter had to be taken to the hospital after fighting a fire at a large tank manufacturing building Tuesday night. Heavy fire was coming from the south side of the building. Read moreClinton firefighter hurt battling fire at tank manufacturing building
A hot and humid afternoon leads to strong thunderstorms for the evening. Read moreHot and stormy middle of the week
A large, burning cross has been discovered at a Chicago park. Police said on Tuesday that they are investigating how it ended up there and the motive behind it. Video taken by a driver shows the wooden cross engulfed in bright orange flames as it leans against a tree in Grant Park, a popular area near Lake Michigan. The Chicago Fire Department confirmed the flaming object was a cross, and said officials put out the fire. Read morePolice are investigating a large burning cross at a Chicago park
Internet service provider Volo hosted a groundbreaking celebration on Tuesday for its rural fiber internet project in Urbana. Read moreInternet provider hosts groundbreaking ceremony for Urbana project
Springfield City Council is moving forward with steps to repeal discounts for so-called "high load" customers. Read moreSpringfield City Council considers repealing 'high load' discounts
The study examined data from across the United States between 2010 and 2018. Read moreUIS-led study highlights environmental inequality in chemical disposal
Urbana City Council voted Monday night to delay a vote on a proposed apartment building development. Read moreUrbana City Council delays vote on proposed apartment building
The Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County announced that its president, Irene Peterson, died over the weekend. Read moreHumane Society of Decatur and Macon County announces president's death
The event will offer four educational sessions on brain health, including dementia support, nutrition to support your brain and tai chi. Read more'Use Your Noodle' at day-long brain health event in Decatur
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It was hot cars on a hot day as the 2026 Hot Rod Power Tour rolled into Rantoul. An estimated 7,000 people were expected to attend. Read moreHot Rod Power Tour cruises into Rantoul, drawing thousands of car fans
Lake Land College will be hosting a celebration in recognition of Juneteenth on Thursday, June 18. Read moreLake Land College to host Juneteenth celebration
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced the expansion of access to information and educational resources statewide by awarding a first-of-its-kind contract for a comprehensive digital library resource program. Read moreGiannoulias announces first-ever statewide digital library resource program
The event will offer four educational sessions on brain health, including dementia support, nutrition to support your brain and tai chi. Read more'Use Your Noodle' at day-long brain health event in Decatur
The Sangamon County Fair kicks off June 10. Read moreSangamon County Fair kicks off June 10
A free healthcare clinic will be held this weekend in Paris. Read moreFree healthcare clinic to be held this weekend in Paris