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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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