Armed Robbery Reported of a Brinks Truck
Alton police investigate armed robbery of a Brinks truck outside Red Lobster on Homer Adams Parkway, with FBI and Illinois State Police assisting.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Edgar Quero hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 9-8 on Sunday in the rubber game of their first crosstown...
May 17, 2026Open source
Quero hits game-ending homer as White Sox beat Cubs in 10 innings Edgar Quero hit a two-run homer in the 10...
Edgar Quero hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 9-8 on Sunday in the rubber game of their first crosstown...
May 17, 2026Open source
Chicago White Sox take 2 games over Cubs in Crosstown Classic at Rate Field
The Chicago White Sox took two games over the Cubs in the Crosstown Classic Series at Rate Field after winning 9-8 on Sunday.
May 17, 2026Open source
Grichuk powers White Sox past Royals 6-2 for their fifth straight win Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer an...
Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer and drove in four runs, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 6-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
May 15, 2026Open source
Jacob deGrom strikes out 10 as Rangers beat Cubs 3-0 Jacob deGrom tied his season high with 10 strikeouts w...
Jacob deGrom tied his season high with 10 strikeouts while earning the 1,900th of his career, Evan Carter hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Te...
May 10, 2026Open source
SATURDAY SOFTBALL: Kribs' ninth homer ties record in Jersey win
With Anna Kribs hitting a grand slam to give her a school-record tying nine homers on the season, Jersey beat Marquette in Saturday softball at Jerseyville.
May 10, 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
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Going global?
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood in a top ten men's basketball game at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.
May 30, 2026Open source
Pritzker, local leaders dedicate new all-abilities activity hub in Champaign
The project was funded through a $600,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, designed to be an inclusive, special recreation area that...
May 30, 2026Open source
Pop-up food pantry feeds hundreds in Champaign-Urbana
The Wee CU Pantry for Kids doesn't just provide food and essentials, it also provides shoes, clothes, coats and jackets, and toys and books for children.
May 16, 2026Open source
Student-led BEACON House focuses on affordable, energy-efficient housing
A student-led team at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is working to make energy-efficient housing more accessible through the Illinois Solar Deca...
May 15, 2026Open source
Top of the Morning, May 12, 2026
Congratulations to the first class of Hickory Point Bank Merit Scholars from Champaign-Urbana.
May 12, 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
University of Illinois finals set for Sunday after cyberattack delay
Finals week exams at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will begin Sunday following a delay triggered by a global attack on the online learning s...
May 9, 2026Open source
Taking a look at Illinois Wesleyan basketball's recruiting class
BLOOMINGTON — The Champaign area Player of the Year and a shooting guard with a familiar last name are part of a six-player recruiting class announced by...
May 9, 2026Open source
Cyberattack postpones University of Illinois finals week
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has postponed all final exams and assignments after an online learning system was taken offline following a cy...
May 9, 2026Open source
Michael returns to UI as deputy director of athletics
CHAMPAIGN (TNS) — A former Illinois men’s basketball player and Illinois athletic administrator is returning to the University of Illinois.
May 6, 2026Open source
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) - Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of Redwood Drive at 2:36 a.m. on May 6, 2026, following a report of a shooting wi...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Busch stars as the surging Cubs beat the Diamondbacks 8-4 for their 5th consecutive win
Michael Busch hit a three-run triple and a sacrifice fly, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-4 for their fifth straight win. Moisés Balles...
May 3, 2026Open source
Peter Hancock
Peter Hancock is a Capitol News Illinois reporter based in Springfield, Illinois.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes
To comply with the new federal rules, state lawmakers passed legislation implementing that change in the state’s Medicaid program.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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
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
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
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Homer is in Champaign County, Illinois.
Region: Central Illinois
ZIP Codes
61849
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Peter Hancock
Peter Hancock is a Capitol News Illinois reporter based in Springfield, Illinois.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes
To comply with the new federal rules, state lawmakers passed legislation implementing that change in the state’s Medicaid program.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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
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40.0346190, -87.9627420
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Champaign County
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