Kia America has issued a new recall for nearly 463,000 of its Telluride SUVs, urging owners to again park their vehicles outside and away from buildings after several customers reported fires following previous repairs. The recall, announced this week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, replaces a prior one Kia initiated in 2024. Certain Tellurides from the 2020-2024 model years are affected. The front power seat motor of these vehicles may overheat due to a stuck slide knob. To address the hazard, Kia’s new fix will be for dealers to install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Read moreKia launches new recall for 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges owners to park outside
President Donald Trump has ousted members of a bipartisan federal election commission charged with assisting state and local elections officials. The White House confirmed Friday that Trump is taking executive action to change the makeup of the Election Assistance Commission. That agency distributes federal grants to states, tests voting systems and maintains the national voter registration forms. It is the latest move in Trump's effort to expand White House influence over how U.S. elections are conducted, and it comes after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that gave the president new personnel authority to fire members of independent agency boards. Read moreDonald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process
A federal grand jury indicted Illinois State Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) and Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons on Tuesday on fraud and obstruction-related charges. Read moreState Rep. Carol Ammons responds after she, Aaron Ammons indicted on federal fraud, obstruction charges
Tens of millions of taxpayers who were penalized by the IRS during the COVID-19 pandemic for failing to pay their taxes or filing late could qualify for a refund, but they'll need to act fast. Read moreMillions could be owed COVID tax penalty refund, but you'll have to act fast
A hot and mostly cloudy end to the week with storm chances ramping up this afternoon and evening. Read moreStrong storms possible Friday across Central Illinois
A federal appeals court has upheld an Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons. The decision Thursday keeps in place a law passed largely in response to a deadly Independence Day parade shooting that killed seven. Seventh Circuit judges ruled in a 2-1 decision that the law does not violate the Second Amendment and its restrictions are “consistent with the principles that underpin our Nation’s tradition of firearm regulation.” Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker called the decision “a victory in the fight to end gun violence." The Protect Illinois Communities Act was signed into law in 2023 by Pritzker and bans AR-15 rifles and similar guns. The Firearm Industry Trade Association says it disagrees with the decision. Read moreFederal appeals court upholds Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons, overturning lower-court ruling
For months, communities across central Illinois have debated how to regulate large-scale data centers. In Aurora, residents say the CyrusOne facility produces a constant hum, making it the loudest neighbor on the block. Read moreAurora residents say data center noise is disrupting daily life despite mitigation efforts
A Danville man arrested last week on several sexual abuse charges was denied pretrial release. Read moreDanville man arrested on sexual abuse charges denied pretrial release
The federal government's SNAP cuts are making things hard for central Illinois families. Read moreFederal cuts to SNAP benefits causes uptick in food bank usage across central IL
House Bill 4456 will increase the income eligibility for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Read morePritzker signs LIHEAP expansion, utility charge transparency bills into law
Kia America has issued a new recall for nearly 463,000 of its Telluride SUVs, urging owners to again park their vehicles outside and away from buildings after several customers reported fires following previous repairs. The recall, announced this week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, replaces a prior one Kia initiated in 2024. Certain Tellurides from the 2020-2024 model years are affected. The front power seat motor of these vehicles may overheat due to a stuck slide knob. To address the hazard, Kia’s new fix will be for dealers to install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Read moreKia launches new recall for 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges owners to park outside
President Donald Trump has ousted members of a bipartisan federal election commission charged with assisting state and local elections officials. The White House confirmed Friday that Trump is taking executive action to change the makeup of the Election Assistance Commission. That agency distributes federal grants to states, tests voting systems and maintains the national voter registration forms. It is the latest move in Trump's effort to expand White House influence over how U.S. elections are conducted, and it comes after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that gave the president new personnel authority to fire members of independent agency boards. Read moreDonald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process
A federal grand jury indicted Illinois State Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) and Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons on Tuesday on fraud and obstruction-related charges. Read moreState Rep. Carol Ammons responds after she, Aaron Ammons indicted on federal fraud, obstruction charges
Tens of millions of taxpayers who were penalized by the IRS during the COVID-19 pandemic for failing to pay their taxes or filing late could qualify for a refund, but they'll need to act fast. Read moreMillions could be owed COVID tax penalty refund, but you'll have to act fast
A hot and mostly cloudy end to the week with storm chances ramping up this afternoon and evening. Read moreStrong storms possible Friday across Central Illinois
A federal appeals court has upheld an Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons. The decision Thursday keeps in place a law passed largely in response to a deadly Independence Day parade shooting that killed seven. Seventh Circuit judges ruled in a 2-1 decision that the law does not violate the Second Amendment and its restrictions are “consistent with the principles that underpin our Nation’s tradition of firearm regulation.” Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker called the decision “a victory in the fight to end gun violence." The Protect Illinois Communities Act was signed into law in 2023 by Pritzker and bans AR-15 rifles and similar guns. The Firearm Industry Trade Association says it disagrees with the decision. Read moreFederal appeals court upholds Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons, overturning lower-court ruling
For months, communities across central Illinois have debated how to regulate large-scale data centers. In Aurora, residents say the CyrusOne facility produces a constant hum, making it the loudest neighbor on the block. Read moreAurora residents say data center noise is disrupting daily life despite mitigation efforts
A Danville man arrested last week on several sexual abuse charges was denied pretrial release. Read moreDanville man arrested on sexual abuse charges denied pretrial release
The federal government's SNAP cuts are making things hard for central Illinois families. Read moreFederal cuts to SNAP benefits causes uptick in food bank usage across central IL
House Bill 4456 will increase the income eligibility for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Read morePritzker signs LIHEAP expansion, utility charge transparency bills into law
Macon County residents spoke at the county board meeting Thursday night to weigh in on the potential for a data center ordinance in the area. Read moreMacon County residents speak on potential data center ordinance
The Department of the Air Force hosted a public meeting in Rantoul Wednesday to update the community about efforts to remove forever chemicals at the former Chanute Air Force Base. Read moreAir Force discusses next steps to address Chanute PFAS contamination
The black and gold bumblebee became the official Illinois state bee Wednesday. Read moreBlack and gold bumblebee named Illinois state bee
A naturalization ceremony welcomed new American citizens in Urbana on Thursday, days before the nation's birthday. Read moreNearly 60 new American citizens welcomed during Urbana naturalization ceremony
HVAC experts say a few maintenance steps can help keep your home cool and even save you from an expensive repair. Read moreHow to avoid costly AC repairs during the extreme heat
Experts recommend planning walks for times of day when the temperature drops to avoid burning your pet's paws. Read morePawsitively hot outside: Taking care of your pets during a heat wave
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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
This is the 13th year for the camp, organized by Coach Calvin Carson. The event is free and open to kids. Read moreCarson & Friends basketball camp set to return for 13th year
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 Sitka and Bean
The city of Springfield is planning to transform a vacant downtown property into an outdoor space for the community. Read moreSpringfield plans to transform downtown "Y Block" into public park
The City of Urbana will be holding a public meeting on the proposed improvement of Lincoln Avenue from Wascher Drive to Killarney St. Read moreUrbana to hold public meeting on proposed Lincoln Avenue improvement
The city of Springfield is renewing its contract with license plate reader technology company Flock. City leaders approved an amendment to the two-year contract that adds new oversight requirements for the system. Read moreSpringfield approves new oversight rules for Flock camera system
