All lanes of I-70 in Greenfield closed due to semi-truck fire
The fire on I-70, near State Road 9 in Greenfield, started shortly before 10 a.m. Thursday, May 21.
May 21, 2026Open source
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Man shocked while working on house in Pittsburgh's Greenfield neighborhood A man was hospitalized after he...
A man was hospitalized after he was shocked while working on a house in Pittsburgh's Greenfield neighborhood.
May 19, 2026Open source
Rescue efforts unfolding in Pittsburgh's Greenfield | Sky 4 over scene
Multiple responders are on the scene after a person reportedly became stuck on a building's scaffolding in Pittsburgh's Greenfield neighborhood Monday aftern...
May 18, 2026Open source
Resident spearheading formation of Greenfield Tenants Union
Resident spearheading formation of Greenfield Tenants Union
May 15, 2026Open source
Renovations ‘breathe new life’ into Leavitt-Hovey House, now home to Greenfield Savings Bank
Renovations ‘breathe new life’ into Leavitt-Hovey House, now home to Greenfield Savings Bank
May 15, 2026Open source
H.S. Roundup: Turners Falls boys tennis stays perfect with win over Greenfield
GREENFIELD — The Turners Falls boys tennis team stayed undefeated after a 4-1 win over Greenfield on Davis Street on Tuesday afternoon. The Thunder (7-0, 6...
May 8, 2026Open source
Arts Briefs: Author talk in Greenfield, poetry reading in Shelburne Falls, and more
The Shea to present music of George Harrison and Eric Clapton on May 9 The Shea Theater Arts Center in Turners Falls will present an evening of the music of...
May 6, 2026Open source
Greenfield’s Cam Balego wouldn’t trade job as Pirates’ bullpen catcher for squat
An unforgettable experience on Cam Balego’s path to a dream job with the Pittsburgh Pirates was Paul Skenes drilling him in the face with a football. I...
May 5, 2026Open source
Greenfield man arrested on CSAM, bestiality charges
Greenfield man arrested on CSAM, bestiality charges
May 4, 2026Open source
H.S. Roundup: Walk-off single by Sophia Rotkiewicz seals win for Greenfield softball (Video)
H.S. Roundup: Walk-off single by Sophia Rotkiewicz seals win for Greenfield softball (Video)
May 1, 2026Open source
Greenfield’s Al Dean receives MHSFCA Hall of Fame induction
Greenfield’s Al Dean receives MHSFCA Hall of Fame induction
May 1, 2026Open source
PM inaugurates Ganga Expressway, says it will be linked to Haridwar
India News: PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the naming of the Ganga Expressway after the Ganga river and announced that the 594-km greenfield corridor c...
Apr 29, 2026Open source
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State transportation department employee ticketed over dumping of deer carcasses near Greene County creek
An Illinois Department of Transportation employee has pleaded guilty to polluting a waterway after deer carcasses were dumped on the bank of Apple Creek.
May 12, 2026Open source
May school board meetings for Madison, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin counties
Find dates, times, and locations for May school board meetings in Madison, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, and Macoupin counties.
May 4, 2026Open source
Canadian teen charged with setting Kane County Cougars team bus on fire Police in Winnipeg, Canada, said a...
Police in Winnipeg, Canada, said a 15-year-old girl has been arrested and charged for setting the team bus for a independent league baseball team from Kane C...
May 22, 2026Open source
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Pritzker treated at hospital for ‘minor complication' after recent procedure
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker had a "minor complication" from a recent procedure and was taken to a Springfield hospital earlier this week.
May 17, 2026Open source
OSU captures record-setting win against Eastern Illinois, earns rematch with Stanford
OSU scored multiple runs in each inning to set the tone in an NCAA Tournament opening victory. The Cowgirls face Stanford on Saturday who has defeated them t...
May 16, 2026Open source
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — Gas prices continue to go up, and the Illinois tax on fuel is poised to increase on July 1. Now, there are calls for suspen...
May 16, 2026Open source
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Sangamon County Animal Control is calling for help from the community as officials said their shelter is at max capacity.
May 16, 2026Open source
Painter and Drywall Finisher
Company: Encore Bath and RemodelLocation: Metro East / Southern Illinois AreaJob Type: Full-Time Encore Bath IL is looking for a reliable and experienced P...
May 15, 2026Open source
Saturday's prep highlights: Maroons lock up first Big 12 softball title
Champaign Central matched its win total from 2025 with road win over Peoria Notre Dame
May 12, 2026Open source
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Tonight, NewsChannel 20 and FOX Illinois are highlighting youth programs in the capital city.
May 12, 2026Open source
Raindrops on the horizon
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - After a pleasant start to the week, our next chance for showers and storms is on the horizon again.
May 11, 2026Open source
Millikin University and Decatur Memorial Hospital launch nursing program
Nursing students in their junior or senior year can apply to the program, and Millikin staff will select six applicants.
May 11, 2026Open source
Decatur man denied pretrial release in child pornography case
A Decatur man has been denied pretrial release after being arrested on child pornography charges.
May 11, 2026Open source
Inside Out | Seeing the African American Heritage Trail through 'The Black Gaze'
The Champaign County African American Heritage Trail was created to make local African American history more visible, accessible and connected to the places...
May 10, 2026Open source
Thursday's prep highlights: LeRoy, Champaign Central softball keep rolling
Rain showers this evening with overcast skies overnight. Low near 50F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%..
May 8, 2026Open source
Illinois Senate advances bill to expel students who commit sexual violence at school
The Illinois Senate advanced a bill to expel students who commit sexual violence at school after an alleged Taylorville incident.
May 8, 2026Open source
Search the latest Macon County real estate transfers
Source: Illinois Department of Revenue real estate transfer declaration sheets were submitted with the deeds recorded in the Macon County Recorder’s Office...
May 8, 2026Open source
May 7 recap: Central Illinois news you may have missed today
In a case involving conflicting claims of jealousy and domestic violence, an Ellsworth woman has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for fatally shooting he...
May 8, 2026Open source
What other new Illinois laws could be passed in Springfield this session?
While plenty of focus has been given to a bill aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois, there is plenty of other legislation being mulled in Springfield.
May 8, 2026Open source
Illinois lawmakers question progress under Evidence-Based Funding for public education
SPRINGFIELD — As budget negotiations kicked into high gear at the Illinois Statehouse this week, lawmakers from both chambers have begun to assess how much...
May 7, 2026Open source
Looking for something to do this weekend in Central Illinois? Here's the list.
Abigail Shaver of Normal learns how to knit Saturday, July 6, 2019, during the How-To Festival at the Bloomington Public Library. The exhibit was put on by...
May 7, 2026Open source
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Greenfield is in Greene County, Illinois.
Region: Central Illinois
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Chicago man charged in sexual abuse on CTA bus near UIC Hospital: police
A Chicago man has been charged after sexually abusing and restraining a 35-year-old woman on a bus near the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital, accor...
May 24, 2026Open source
1 killed in crash involving semi on Interstate 94 in Gurnee
Illinois State Police were investigating after one person was killed in a crash involving a semi on Interstate 94 in Gurnee, authorities said.
May 23, 2026Open source
1 dead after crash involving semi truck on I-94 in Gurnee, Illinois One person was killed in a crash on I-9...
One person was killed in a crash on I-94 involving a semi truck in suburban Gurnee, Illinois, early Saturday morning.
May 23, 2026Open source
1 killed, 1 injured in Tri-State Tollway crash involving semi in Gurnee: Illinois State Police
A Gurnee crash on I-94 left one person dead and another injured south of Illinois Route 120. The semi crash left some lanes of I-94 shut down.
May 23, 2026Open source
Illinois' largest water park delays start of summer season due to cold weather
With unusually cold temperatures in the forecast to begin Memorial Day weekend, Illinois' largest water park is pushing back the start of its season.
May 23, 2026Open source
Illinois lawmaker blames Bears for ‘mishandling' stadium saga
The saga over the Chicago Bears stadium could finally come to a head in the final week of the spring legislative session in Springfield.
May 23, 2026Open source
Pritzker optimistic about bill that could keep Bears in Illinois
Lawmakers will need to move quickly while the Bears and the NFL wait on the sidelines.
May 22, 2026Open source
Pritzker is hopeful lawmakers will pass bill that could keep Bears in Illinois as deadline nears
Where are the Bears moving to? Potential Chicago Bears new stadium sites include locations in Arlington Heights, Illinois and Hammond, Indiana.
May 22, 2026Open source
Bears reiterate Chicago stadium options are 'exhausted,' focused on suburban Illinois and Indiana
The Bears said again they plan to leave Chicago as they continue to look at building a stadium in Arlington Heights, Illinois or Hammond, Indiana.
May 22, 2026Open source
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