The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in your area.
Illinois State Police are investigating after a death in Stonington Thursday night.
The Village of Kenney's fire department came together Friday to fulfill an important need as it hosted its ninth annual community blood drive.
University of Illinois Springfield United Faculty (UISUF) members officially went on strike Friday morning as Chancellor Janet Gooch and UIS administration failed to reach an agreement with the union.
For the first time in over two decades, Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball is heading back to the Final Four, and across central Illinois, the excitement is impossible to miss.
Staff said guests enjoyed the beautiful weather, riding the train and carousel, enjoying snacks and getting up close to the goats at the petting zoo.
Quilts for a cause: Cunningham Children's Home in Urbana is set to host its 22nd Festival of Quilts event this month.
The Decatur Police Department announced the launch of a mapping tool to provide the community with more access to police activity.
Five-year-old Colton Deedrich loved life. Whether he was playing sports, cleaning, or hanging out with his family, Colton loved it all. When he died, his parents knew what he would have wanted to continue his legacy.
Over the weekend, four people incarcerated in Coles County Jail attempted suicide, prompting an investigation. Bambi Brunsell, mother of one of them, said this is a result of negligence.