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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
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SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — Sean Grayson will not receive a reduced sentence for the murder of Sonya Massey. The Sangamon County court denying his...
May 9, 2026Open source
1 hurt in 2-vehicle crash in Sangamon County
Illinois State Police said it happened on IL Route 104 near Dawson Road in Auburn just before 1 p.m.
May 3, 2026Open source
Capitol News Illinois | Pritzker’s spring wins come with caveats as BUILD, megaprojects bills stall
SPRINGFIELD — Over his 7½ years in office, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has largely gotten his way in the Democratic-supermajority Illinois General Assembly.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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Boil Water Order Issued For 400 Hardin Customers
Illinois American Water issues boil water order for 400 Hardin customers during water treatment plant improvements.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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The Marquette baseball team managed just four hits off St. Joseph-Ogden's Asher Pruemer in a 6-1 loss in Friday night's IHSA Class 2A State semifinal at Illi...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Water distribution for Tuscola, Arcola, West Prairie impacted by Thursday's storm
Illinois American Water is experiencing a supply/distribution issue affecting the system that serves Tuscola, Arcola, and West Prairie, due to Thursday night
Jun 13, 2026Open source
5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois June 12-14
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here is a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happe...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Power outages improve, but thousands remain without electricity
Thousands of people are without power Thursday evening as severe storms move across central Illinois.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Suspected tornadoes cause widespread damage across Midwest
Multiple suspected tornadoes and powerful storms caused widespread damage across Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway
Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana are grappling with damage to their homes and neighborhoods after a strong line of storms barreled...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Emus on the run: Big birds escape flood; some still on the loose in Illinois
DANVILLE, Ill. — About a half dozen emus escaped a farm during rain-induced flooding last weekend. Local residents spotted the birds Sunday morning walking...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Emus on the run: Big birds escape flood; some still on the loose in Illinois
About a half dozen emus escaped a farm during rain-induced flooding over the weekend. Local residents spotted the birds Sunday morning walking nonchalantly a...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Illinois medical-aid-in-dying law faces federal lawsuit from disabled patients, doctors before September start
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday challenges a new Illinois law set to go into effect in September that would allow doctors to prescribe medication to termina...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway
Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana are grappling with damage to their homes and neighborhoods after a strong line of storms barreled...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Edwardsville Jimmy John’s closes ahead of move to new Glen Carbon site
The sandwich shop at 1063 S. Illinois 157 served its final customers June 10 as work continues on a new location in Meridian Plaza along IL 159.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Honda recalls nearly 900,000 vehicles over subframe rust risk
Honda is recalling nearly 900,000 Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport and Acura MDX vehicles in salt-belt states over subframe rust.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Another round of severe weather expected tis weekend in Illinois, St. Louis area
48 hours after devastating tornadoes in Northern Illinois, another round of storms will likely hit the St. Louis
Jun 12, 2026Open source
What to do if your power goes out — Illinois EMA offers tips
Utility crews work Friday, June 12, 2026, to restore power lines along state Route 251 outside Streator, after a tornado moved through the area June 11 causi...
Jun 12, 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...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Storms strike again across Central Illinois
Another round of severe storms hit the Midwest Thursday night, damaging several trees and power lines that survived a previous storm less than 24 hours earlier.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
What to do if your power goes out — Illinois EMA offers tips
Utility crews work Friday, June 12, 2026, to restore power lines along state Route 251 outside Streator, after a tornado moved through the area June 11 causi...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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Rochester is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
Region: Central Illinois
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Boil Water Order Issued For 400 Hardin Customers
Illinois American Water issues boil water order for 400 Hardin customers during water treatment plant improvements.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
The Marquette baseball team managed just four hits off St. Joseph-Ogden's Asher Pruemer in a 6-1 loss in Friday night's IHSA Class 2A State semifinal at Illi...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Water distribution for Tuscola, Arcola, West Prairie impacted by Thursday's storm
Illinois American Water is experiencing a supply/distribution issue affecting the system that serves Tuscola, Arcola, and West Prairie, due to Thursday night
Jun 13, 2026Open source
5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois June 12-14
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here is a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happe...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Power outages improve, but thousands remain without electricity
Thousands of people are without power Thursday evening as severe storms move across central Illinois.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Suspected tornadoes cause widespread damage across Midwest
Multiple suspected tornadoes and powerful storms caused widespread damage across Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway
Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana are grappling with damage to their homes and neighborhoods after a strong line of storms barreled...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Emus on the run: Big birds escape flood; some still on the loose in Illinois
DANVILLE, Ill. — About a half dozen emus escaped a farm during rain-induced flooding last weekend. Local residents spotted the birds Sunday morning walking...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Emus on the run: Big birds escape flood; some still on the loose in Illinois
About a half dozen emus escaped a farm during rain-induced flooding over the weekend. Local residents spotted the birds Sunday morning walking nonchalantly a...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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