Temperatures will be comfortable in the low 80s, but rain and scattered storm chances return this evening. Read moreAnother mild day before rain chances return
No firearms were involved after Decatur police investigated a shots fired report at Millikin University Monday night. Read morePolice: Toy guns sparked shots fired call at Millikin University
Flooding in east-central Illinois over the weekend along the Vermilion and Middle Fork Rivers closed roads and pushed debris down the Middle Fork. Read moreHeavy rainfall triggers historic flooding along Middle Fork, Vermilion rivers
Area first responders paid tribute to longtime New Berlin Chief of Police Terry Nydegger as his body was returned to Sherman on Monday. Read moreArea first responders pay tribute to longtime New Berlin police chief
Twelve retail workers from across the state showed off their bagging skills for a chance to win a trip to the national championship. Read more17-year-old wins first Illinois Best Bagger Competition, heads to national championship
A teen driver who went missing Sunday in Champaign County after a car was pulled from a flooded drainage ditch has been identified. Read more17-year-old Rantoul boy found dead after Champaign County crash identified
Two people were hospitalized after a serious crash on Illinois Route 29 in Christian County Monday morning. Read more2 hospitalized after crashes on Route 29 in Christian County
Hayden Panettiere has died at age 36. The actor starred in television series including “Heroes” and “Nashville.” Police in Greenville, South Carolina, say Panettiere was found unresponsive at an apartment complex on Sunday. They say an autopsy found no signs of trauma and her death remains under investigation. Panettiere’s father announced the actor’s death in a statement provided to ABC News. Panettiere had a prolific career dating to 1996. She appeared in “Remember the Titans” and voiced Dot in the Disney animated movie “A Bug’s Life.” Her role as a superpowered cheerleader in “Heroes” propelled her to fame two decades ago. Read moreHayden Panettiere, who starred in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
Local labor unions are gearing up to celebrate Labor Day by marching through downtown Decatur and donating thousands of dollars to area charities. The Mid-Illinois Labor Council will host its annual Labor Day Parade at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, in downtown Decatur. This year's theme is "Celebrating 250 Years of Hope & Solidarity," featuring Grand Marshal Andy Clark, a retired United Steelworkers member with over 40 years of service. Following the parade, a "Picnic in the Park" will be held at Fairview Park. Read moreDecatur unions donating $18K to local charities on Labor Day
Champaign Police are searching for a suspect who fled the scene of a domestic stabbing Friday afternoon. Officers were called to the 2000 block of North Mattis Avenue following reports of a stabbing with injuries. Investigators determined that a domestic dispute had escalated, resulting in a woman stabbing a 19-year-old male. Read more19-year-old stabbed in Champaign, police searching for suspect
Temperatures will be comfortable in the low 80s, but rain and scattered storm chances return this evening. Read moreAnother mild day before rain chances return
No firearms were involved after Decatur police investigated a shots fired report at Millikin University Monday night. Read morePolice: Toy guns sparked shots fired call at Millikin University
Flooding in east-central Illinois over the weekend along the Vermilion and Middle Fork Rivers closed roads and pushed debris down the Middle Fork. Read moreHeavy rainfall triggers historic flooding along Middle Fork, Vermilion rivers
Area first responders paid tribute to longtime New Berlin Chief of Police Terry Nydegger as his body was returned to Sherman on Monday. Read moreArea first responders pay tribute to longtime New Berlin police chief
Twelve retail workers from across the state showed off their bagging skills for a chance to win a trip to the national championship. Read more17-year-old wins first Illinois Best Bagger Competition, heads to national championship
A teen driver who went missing Sunday in Champaign County after a car was pulled from a flooded drainage ditch has been identified. Read more17-year-old Rantoul boy found dead after Champaign County crash identified
Two people were hospitalized after a serious crash on Illinois Route 29 in Christian County Monday morning. Read more2 hospitalized after crashes on Route 29 in Christian County
Hayden Panettiere has died at age 36. The actor starred in television series including “Heroes” and “Nashville.” Police in Greenville, South Carolina, say Panettiere was found unresponsive at an apartment complex on Sunday. They say an autopsy found no signs of trauma and her death remains under investigation. Panettiere’s father announced the actor’s death in a statement provided to ABC News. Panettiere had a prolific career dating to 1996. She appeared in “Remember the Titans” and voiced Dot in the Disney animated movie “A Bug’s Life.” Her role as a superpowered cheerleader in “Heroes” propelled her to fame two decades ago. Read moreHayden Panettiere, who starred in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
Local labor unions are gearing up to celebrate Labor Day by marching through downtown Decatur and donating thousands of dollars to area charities. The Mid-Illinois Labor Council will host its annual Labor Day Parade at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, in downtown Decatur. This year's theme is "Celebrating 250 Years of Hope & Solidarity," featuring Grand Marshal Andy Clark, a retired United Steelworkers member with over 40 years of service. Following the parade, a "Picnic in the Park" will be held at Fairview Park. Read moreDecatur unions donating $18K to local charities on Labor Day
Champaign Police are searching for a suspect who fled the scene of a domestic stabbing Friday afternoon. Officers were called to the 2000 block of North Mattis Avenue following reports of a stabbing with injuries. Investigators determined that a domestic dispute had escalated, resulting in a woman stabbing a 19-year-old male. Read more19-year-old stabbed in Champaign, police searching for suspect
District 186 released its artificial intelligence guidelines that will be adopted. Read moreDistrict 186 releases AI guidelines, introduces 3-strike rule for grade schoolers
The Champaign Unit 4 Board of Education unanimously voted Monday night to add a proposal on November's ballot to issue bonds. Read moreChampaign Unit 4 unanimously votes to add bond proposal to November ballot
Some Decatur voters called on city council members to implement changes to the city's water rate Monday night. Read moreDecatur residents push changes to water rates, call on ADM to pay fair share
The lifeline is a partnership between SIU Medicine and state agencies that offers confidential, 24/7 support for farmers facing financial stress, family strain, or a personal crisis. Read moreMental health lifeline for IL farmers and families rebrands, creates new website
New Unit 4 Superintendent Geovanny Ponce will visit different Champaign schools and offices for the sessions, as part of his plan to listen to people who know the city and community best. Read moreUnit 4 to hold series of 'Listen and Learn' community feedback sessions
Veterans from across Illinois gathered at the Illinois State Fair Sunday afternoon for a Veterans Day celebration and the turnout showed just how much the event means to those who served. The celebration gives veterans a chance to come together and share in their common bond. Read moreIllinois veterans gather at State Fair for annual Veterans Day celebration
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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 Illinois State Fair announced the winners of several contests from the Miles of Smiles Parade. Read moreIllinois State Fair announces winners from Miles of Smiles Parade
The film will follow the Mother Road from Chicago to LA, highlighting entrepreneurs, preservationists and small towns that have kept the iconic highway's story alive. Read moreRoute 66 documentary rolling into Springfield in September
Season 2 of the youth media program will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on four Saturdays this fall at Illinois Public Media's professional studios in Urbana. Read moreLights, camera, create: Content Creation Lab registration open to C-U area students
Local labor unions are gearing up to celebrate Labor Day by marching through downtown Decatur and donating thousands of dollars to area charities. The Mid-Illinois Labor Council will host its annual Labor Day Parade at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, in downtown Decatur. This year's theme is "Ce… Read moreDecatur unions donating $18K to local charities on Labor Day
Veterans from across Illinois gathered at the Illinois State Fair Sunday afternoon for a Veterans Day celebration and the turnout showed just how much the event means to those who served. The celebration gives veterans a chance to come together and share in their common bond. Read moreIllinois veterans gather at State Fair for annual Veterans Day celebration
