An Illinois State Police trooper was sent to the hospital after a move over law-related crash in Iroquois County Monday. Read moreISP trooper hurt after move over law-related crash on I-57
The Effingham Unit #40 Board of Education has named its next superintendent. Read moreEffingham school system names next superintendent ahead of 2028 transition
A former teacher with the Paxton-Buckley-Loda School District faces felony sexual assault charges. Read moreFormer Paxton-Buckley-Loda teacher, Hall of Famer charged with sexual assault
A man from the Chicago suburbs was arrested Wednesday after police said he made threats against Governor JB Pritzker. Read moreIllinois man arrested for threats against Gov. Pritzker
The Decatur Park District Board of Commissioners approved the construction of a new activity center for mature adults on Wednesday. Read moreDecatur Park District Board approves new activity center for mature adults
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that a 1.5 mile resurfacing of Illinois 29 from Magnolia St. to the intersection of U.S. 51 will start Monday. Read moreIDOT announces $10.5M resurfacing project in Pana
Voters across the state headed to the polls Tuesday for the Illinois Primary Election, casting ballots in a number of key local, state, and federal races. Read more2026 Primary Election Results
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
An Illinois State Police trooper was sent to the hospital after a move over law-related crash in Iroquois County Monday. Read moreISP trooper hurt after move over law-related crash on I-57
The Effingham Unit #40 Board of Education has named its next superintendent. Read moreEffingham school system names next superintendent ahead of 2028 transition
A former teacher with the Paxton-Buckley-Loda School District faces felony sexual assault charges. Read moreFormer Paxton-Buckley-Loda teacher, Hall of Famer charged with sexual assault
A man from the Chicago suburbs was arrested Wednesday after police said he made threats against Governor JB Pritzker. Read moreIllinois man arrested for threats against Gov. Pritzker
The Decatur Park District Board of Commissioners approved the construction of a new activity center for mature adults on Wednesday. Read moreDecatur Park District Board approves new activity center for mature adults
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that a 1.5 mile resurfacing of Illinois 29 from Magnolia St. to the intersection of U.S. 51 will start Monday. Read moreIDOT announces $10.5M resurfacing project in Pana
Voters across the state headed to the polls Tuesday for the Illinois Primary Election, casting ballots in a number of key local, state, and federal races. Read more2026 Primary Election Results
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
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
A group of young leaders in Decatur is working to create more opportunities, safer spaces, and stronger connections for youth and young adults. Read moreYoung Adults Moving 4 Success aims to uplift Decatur through events and mentorship
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
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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
