One person was rescued from an early morning house fire in Decatur Wednesday. Read more1 rescued from early morning house fire in Decatur
An Illinois woman became an overnight multi millionaire. Read moreIllinois Lottery player claims $536M prize
The Lincoln Memorial Hospital Market returns for its 11th season in May. Read moreLincoln Memorial Hospital Market returns for 11th season
Israel says it has killed another top Iranian official, which would be the third in two days. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Iran's intelligence minister had been killed overnight. Iran lashed out early on Wednesday with multiple attacks on its Persian Gulf neighbors and Israel, using some of its latest missiles to evade air defenses. Two people were killed near Tel Aviv. Israel, on Wednesday. Israel has kept up the intense pressure on Lebanon with strikes it said targeted Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, hitting multiple apartment buildings in Beirut and killing at least a dozen people as the war in the Middle East showed no signs of slowing. Read moreIsrael claims another top Iranian official killed while Iran's attacks kill 2 near Tel Aviv
Light snow exists this morning. Temperatures warm up quickly with sunny skies for the afternoon. Read moreLight snow this morning before warmer temperatures take over
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton of Illinois has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. She will face Republican nominee Don Tracy in the November general election. The retirement of Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin triggered a competitive campaign. It drew as candidates two sitting members of the U.S. House and the state’s lieutenant governor, among others. Furious fundraising and sharp elbows marked the race. It also tested the influence of Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker. The races were also testing grounds for some of the biggest issues facing the Democratic Party, from support for Israel to immigration enforcement and the cryptocurrency and AI industries. Super PACs poured millions into the hotly contested primaries. Read moreIllinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary for US Senate
It is 2026, but many Illinoisans may be feeling like it is 2022 all over again as Gov. JB Pritzker will faceoff against Darren Bailey for the second time. Read morePritzker vs. Bailey Round 2: 2026 race is on
Sangamon County voters passed a proposition Tuesday night to add a sales tax to subsidize mental health services. Read moreSangamon County voters pass mental health tax
Voters in the Ball-Chatham School District passed a $110 million referendum Tuesday night that will be used for school improvements. Read moreBall-Chatham voters pass $110M referendum for school upgrades
In summer 2025, DPD added new body-worn cameras, in-car video systems and a digital evidence management platform. Now, the Decatur City Council accepted a $1.97 million ILESTB grant at Monday night's meeting to offset the costs. Read moreDecatur City Council accepts $1.97M grant for DPD tech, increases efficiency for officers
One person was rescued from an early morning house fire in Decatur Wednesday. Read more1 rescued from early morning house fire in Decatur
An Illinois woman became an overnight multi millionaire. Read moreIllinois Lottery player claims $536M prize
The Lincoln Memorial Hospital Market returns for its 11th season in May. Read moreLincoln Memorial Hospital Market returns for 11th season
Israel says it has killed another top Iranian official, which would be the third in two days. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Iran's intelligence minister had been killed overnight. Iran lashed out early on Wednesday with multiple attacks on its Persian Gulf neighbors and Israel, using some of its latest missiles to evade air defenses. Two people were killed near Tel Aviv. Israel, on Wednesday. Israel has kept up the intense pressure on Lebanon with strikes it said targeted Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, hitting multiple apartment buildings in Beirut and killing at least a dozen people as the war in the Middle East showed no signs of slowing. Read moreIsrael claims another top Iranian official killed while Iran's attacks kill 2 near Tel Aviv
Light snow exists this morning. Temperatures warm up quickly with sunny skies for the afternoon. Read moreLight snow this morning before warmer temperatures take over
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton of Illinois has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. She will face Republican nominee Don Tracy in the November general election. The retirement of Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin triggered a competitive campaign. It drew as candidates two sitting members of the U.S. House and the state’s lieutenant governor, among others. Furious fundraising and sharp elbows marked the race. It also tested the influence of Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker. The races were also testing grounds for some of the biggest issues facing the Democratic Party, from support for Israel to immigration enforcement and the cryptocurrency and AI industries. Super PACs poured millions into the hotly contested primaries. Read moreIllinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary for US Senate
It is 2026, but many Illinoisans may be feeling like it is 2022 all over again as Gov. JB Pritzker will faceoff against Darren Bailey for the second time. Read morePritzker vs. Bailey Round 2: 2026 race is on
Sangamon County voters passed a proposition Tuesday night to add a sales tax to subsidize mental health services. Read moreSangamon County voters pass mental health tax
Voters in the Ball-Chatham School District passed a $110 million referendum Tuesday night that will be used for school improvements. Read moreBall-Chatham voters pass $110M referendum for school upgrades
In summer 2025, DPD added new body-worn cameras, in-car video systems and a digital evidence management platform. Now, the Decatur City Council accepted a $1.97 million ILESTB grant at Monday night's meeting to offset the costs. Read moreDecatur City Council accepts $1.97M grant for DPD tech, increases efficiency for officers
During the season of Lent, some Christians choose to avoid consuming meat on Fridays as a form of sacrifice. Read more2026 guide to Lenten fish fries in Central Illinois
Stratton came out on top against Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Congresswoman Robin Kelly in a tightly-contested race. On the Republican side, Don Tracy was the projected winner and will face Stratton in November. Read moreJuliana Stratton set for November General Election matchup against Don Tracy
County clerks saw a slow start to the morning, but voter traffic picked up after work ended for a lot of people in the area. Read morePrimary Election turnout starts slow, but picks up later in day
Registration is officially open for the 2026 Lake Springfield boating season, according to City, Water, Light and Power. Read moreCWLP opens registration for 2026 Lake Springfield boating season
Downtown Danville Inc. said Bresee Bar and Grill is located at 8 North Street and will open to the public Sunday, March 22. Read moreBresee Bar and Grill set to open in Downtown Danville
Voters will decide on federal, statewide, and local candidates for a variety of offices on Tuesday. Read more2026 Illinois Primary: What you need to know
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During the season of Lent, some Christians choose to avoid consuming meat on Fridays as a form of sacrifice. Read more2026 guide to Lenten fish fries in Central Illinois
The Lincoln Memorial Hospital Market returns for its 11th season in May. Read moreLincoln Memorial Hospital Market returns for 11th season
High school and junior high choirs have a chance to perform with Foreigner when they take the stage at The Devon in Decatur this August. Read moreLocal choirs can compete to perform with Foreigner at The Devon
Tri-County (IL) Chapter of The Links Incorporated, is hosting their Annual Black Family Wellness Expo in Springfield Saturday. Read moreAnnual Black Family Wellness Expo to be held in Springfield
Downtown Danville Inc. said Bresee Bar and Grill is located at 8 North Street and will open to the public Sunday, March 22. Read moreBresee Bar and Grill set to open in Downtown Danville
12 Illinois students were named winners in the annual art contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Board of Education. Read more12 Illinois students honored in America 250 art contest
