DMV services moving to Charleston public library after storms damage main facility
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will temporarily move DMV services in Charleston to the city
Jul 1, 2026Open source
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June 25 recap: Mattoon, Charleston & Coles County news you may have missed today
An analysis of federal disaster assistance shows Democratic-led states like Illinois are receiving less funds, placing more strain on local and state govern...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
No injuries but widespread damage as Charleston declares state of emergency
After severe weather moved through central Illinois on Wednesday, the City of Charleston has declared a state of emergency.
Jun 21, 2026Open source
Mayor Brandon Combs Declares Emergency After Charleston, Illinois, Storm Damage
Charleston, Illinois, declares emergency after storm damage; free food, water, and relief distribution begins at Eastern Illinois University’s Doudna Fine...
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Renovations underway on Eastern Illinois University's utility tunnels, Thomas Hall
CHARLESTON — Passing motorists on Illinois 16 and Lincoln Avenue can glimpse corridors of blue construction fencing between the buildings on the north side...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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Two charged after severed arm with Packers tattoo found in Illinois lake, police say
A severed arm with a distinctive Green Bay Packers tattoo led investigators to identify a Plainfield man whose remains were recovered from Lake Mattoon, and...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
2 face charges, including dismemberment, after human remains found in Lake Mattoon
Two people were arrested in connection to the human remains that were found floating in a downstate Illinois Lake earlier this week, police said.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
2 charged in connection to human remains found in Lake Mattoon Illinois State Police said two people have b...
Illinois State Police said two people have been arrested in connection to the remains of a Plainfield man that were found in Lake Mattoon in June.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Lake Mattoon's north end, marina and beach reopen
MATTOON — The Lake Mattoon Marina has reported that both its facility and the north end of the lake have reopened after being closed for more than two days...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Lake Mattoon Marina reopens, beach to reopen Thursday
MATTOON — The Lake Mattoon Marina has reported that both its facility and the north end of the lake have reopened after being closed for more than two days...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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CTA Yellow Line evacuated after downed tree causes derailment in Evanston CTA Yellow Line passengers were f...
CTA Yellow Line passengers were forced to evacuate after a downed tree caused a derailment in Evanston, Illinois, during storms on Thursday night.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Chicago area on Friday With severe storms on the way, some Illinois co...
Severe thunderstorms could impact the start of Fourth of July celebrations Friday as they roll through the Chicago area, bringing lightning and torrential do...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
July 2 recap: Central Illinois news you may have missed today
Planning to celebrate July 4? Bloomington-Normal police say know the fireworks laws, drive sober and put safety first this holiday weekend.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Central Illinois doctors warn alcohol can increase risk of heat illness amid Independence Day heatwave
Drinking alcohol dehydrates the body faster in a heat wave, increasing the risk for heat-related sickness.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Gov. JB Pritzker says Illinois Rep. Harry Benton should take Speaker Welch’s resignation call seriously
Gov. JB Pritzker did not say whether the investigative report that spurred Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch to call for state Rep. Harry Benton to resign or be...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s preparing for Supreme Court fight over assault weapons ban
Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday said he’s working to ensure Illinois has help from top experts to defend its assault weapons ban, after the U.S. Supreme Court...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Check out these 15 sites, state parks for summer camping fun in Illinois
Apart from swimming and festival-going, Illinois also offers opportunities to camp for those who are interested in outdoor summer adventure this summer.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
UIC scientists check tree cover, health on South Side during heat wave University of Illinois - Chicago sci...
University of Illinois - Chicago scientists took their lab work to the streets of the South Side during this week's heat wave, checking on tree cover an...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Illinois approves bill to protect journalists from university review
Illinois lawmakers have approved a bill designed to protect the editorial independence of public radio and TV stations affiliated with the state’s colleges...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Madison County Clerk’s Office: Supreme Court Decision Confirms Illinois Vote-by-Mail Procedures
Supreme Court ruling confirms Madison County, Illinois vote-by-mail ballots postmarked by Election Day can still be counted under state law.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Repairs on Banker Street overpass begin July 6
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs on the Banker Street overpass between Fayette Avenue and West Clark Avenue in Effingham begi...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Fourth of July weather in northern Illinois: Storms, dangerous heat could disrupt holiday plans
Fourth of July weather in northern Illinois: Storms, dangerous heat could disrupt holiday plans
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Meet Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood, the golfer
Illini basketball coach Brad Underwood played in Wednesday’s John Deere Classic Pro-Am with his son and assistant coach, Tyler, his caddie. Here’s a side...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Flick Fact: Most buildings avoid floor number 13, but State Farm instead embraced it?
Question: Many hotels, skyscrapers and other high-rise buildings skip a 13th floor because of superstition. But one of Central Illinois’ best-known buildin...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Jordan Spieth went full Jordan Spieth at the John Deere Classic
LinkSILVIS, ILLINOIS - JULY 02: Jordan Spieth of the United States plays his shot from the seventh tee during the first round of the John Deere Classic 2026...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Editorial: Major League Baseball showcases a retro drive-in theater near us
It’s an honor for an Illinois venue to be among these select few sites to honor America’s 250th in this unique way.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Cyclospora is showing up in Texas again — and your salad could be part of the story
Cyclospora, a parasite causing gastrointestinal illness, has reemerged in Texas and several other states, with Texas and Illinois reporting up to 30 cases ea...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Illinois House Speaker calls for Rep. Harry Benton to resign, threatens expulsion
Speaker Chris Welch is calling on Rep. Harry Benton to resign after an ethics investigation found what Welch called "outrageous" and "unethical" conduct. He...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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CTA Yellow Line evacuated after downed tree causes derailment in Evanston CTA Yellow Line passengers were f...
CTA Yellow Line passengers were forced to evacuate after a downed tree caused a derailment in Evanston, Illinois, during storms on Thursday night.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Chicago area on Friday With severe storms on the way, some Illinois co...
Severe thunderstorms could impact the start of Fourth of July celebrations Friday as they roll through the Chicago area, bringing lightning and torrential do...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
July 2 recap: Central Illinois news you may have missed today
Planning to celebrate July 4? Bloomington-Normal police say know the fireworks laws, drive sober and put safety first this holiday weekend.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Central Illinois doctors warn alcohol can increase risk of heat illness amid Independence Day heatwave
Drinking alcohol dehydrates the body faster in a heat wave, increasing the risk for heat-related sickness.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Gov. JB Pritzker says Illinois Rep. Harry Benton should take Speaker Welch’s resignation call seriously
Gov. JB Pritzker did not say whether the investigative report that spurred Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch to call for state Rep. Harry Benton to resign or be...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s preparing for Supreme Court fight over assault weapons ban
Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday said he’s working to ensure Illinois has help from top experts to defend its assault weapons ban, after the U.S. Supreme Court...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Two charged after severed arm with Packers tattoo found in Illinois lake, police say
A severed arm with a distinctive Green Bay Packers tattoo led investigators to identify a Plainfield man whose remains were recovered from Lake Mattoon, and...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Check out these 15 sites, state parks for summer camping fun in Illinois
Apart from swimming and festival-going, Illinois also offers opportunities to camp for those who are interested in outdoor summer adventure this summer.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
2 face charges, including dismemberment, after human remains found in Lake Mattoon
Two people were arrested in connection to the human remains that were found floating in a downstate Illinois Lake earlier this week, police said.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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