Lakewood hotel elevator encounter leads to child luring charge
Prosecutors say the boy was on an elevator at WoodSpring Suites when an adult asked him to come back to a room.
May 11, 2026Open source
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HOA office manager accused of stealing more than $30K from Lakewood Forest Homeowners Association
A former office manager for the Lakewood Forest Homeowners Association is facing felony theft charges after investigators say she used HOA funds for personal...
May 6, 2026Open source
Man dies in Jefferson County house fire after firefighters couldn’t get in due to hoarded items
A 77-year-old man died inside his Jefferson County home near Lakewood after the residence caught fire and first responders couldn't get inside because of hoa...
May 3, 2026Open source
1 person dead after Sunday morning fire
The fire happened in the 1100 block of South Owens Court near Texas Avenue in Jefferson County.
May 3, 2026Open source
Makers of ‘debt-free scream’ dish financial advice to Coloradans
Colorado residents are carrying the heaviest per-person debt loads in the country, but shedding those burdens is possible one baby step at a time, according...
May 3, 2026Open source
Stalked woman shot at 14 times by ex-boyfriend during horrific 911 call Gloria Choi and her friends called...
Stalked woman shot at 14 times by ex-boyfriend during horrific 911 call Gloria Choi and her friends called Lakewood, Washington, 911 four times in 48 hours t...
May 3, 2026Open source
A simple act of kindness between two families who had never met has now been seen nearly three million times.
A simple act of kindness between two families who had never met has now been seen nearly three million times.
May 2, 2026Open source
Northeast Ohio school districts in May 5 primary election: See if your district has a levy or bond issue on...
Northeast Ohio school districts in May 5 primary election: See if your district has a levy or bond issue on the ballot
May 2, 2026Open source
Long-lost relative becomes living kidney donor for Lakewood man
A living donor can greatly increase a patient's chances of survival. One Lakewood man was able to do just that and found a long-lost relative!
May 1, 2026Open source
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ICE agents arrest 4 in Shelbyville during 'targeted enforcement'
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - ICE agents arrested four people in Shelbyville last week, according to an ICE spokesperson.
May 2, 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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Lakewood is in Shelby County, Illinois.
Region: Central Illinois
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Why draft Illinois’ Keaton Wagler? The likely lottery pick says he’ll bring versatility to the NBA.
Keaton Wagler called his rise from Illinois to a potential top-five NBA draft pick crazy and unexpected. But he believes he has showed he "can play against a...
May 24, 2026Open source
EPA announces $295 million to remove Illinois lead pipes even as Trump moves to roll back clean water prote...
The move is one of many actions under the Federal Lead Action Plan, launched in President Donald Trump's first term.
May 24, 2026Open source
Amid Illinois high school co-op controversy, an underdog girls lacrosse team plays on
For larger high schools, a new IHSA rule is meant to stop the formation of super teams. But it’s likely to lead to fewer opportunities.
May 24, 2026Open source
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
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