Severed arm found floating in lake, victim identified
Illinois State Police have identified a severed arm found floating in a lake by boaters.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Reducing water loss is a key requirement by the Illinois Department Of Natural Resources before the city can connect water lines to complete the $224.4 milli...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Arrests made in Lake Mattoon death investigation
LAKE MATTOON – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation arrested two suspects as part of a death investigation after human remains we...
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
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
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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MATTOON, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— Illinois State Police have identified the man whose remains were recovered from Lake Mattoon on June 28.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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LAKE MATTOON, Ill. (WICS) - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation arrested two suspects as part of a death investigation after human...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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70,000 without power in Missouri and Illinois after storms
Approximately 70,000 people are without power after storms passed through the bi-state on Saturday afternoon.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
America at 250 | Illinois Public Media's Tinisha Spain
"To this day, when I see a yellow ribbon in a community or tied around a tree or on a sign, it transports me back to the day when I
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Flood Warning from SAT 6:48 PM CDT until SUN 11:00 AM CDT
A Flood Warning is in effect due to excessive rainfall across portions of Illinois and northwest Indiana. This replaces previous Flash Flood Warnings. Floodi...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Central Illinois celebrates families, friends, fireworks on the Fourth
Independence Day activities, including, fireworks displays, brought people together to celebrate tradition.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Video: Janet Oliver, president of LeRoy's Women's Auxiliary, speaks about Independence Day
July 4, 2026, marked special celebrations across Central Illinois
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Illinois 250: Meet the state’s most influential people, from architects to a pope and future presidents
Chicago is where everyone from architects to a pope and future presidents have made a name for themselves in their chosen fields.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Tornado warning issued for Ford, Livingston in Illinois Frequent lightning, damaging winds and torrential d...
Frequent lightning, damaging winds and torrential downpours may accompany the strongest storms.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Federal officials arrest dozens of fugitives in St. Louis region in public safety initiative
More than 200 people with outstanding felony warrants in Missouri and Illinois were arrested in June through the operation. Federal officials said the effort...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Illinois schools grapple with AI cyberbullying, deepfakes as new law takes effect
Illinois has expanded its definition of cyberbullying to include unauthorized AI-generated digital replicas, requiring school districts to update policies.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Alton Police Warn Retailers on New Hemp Age Law
Alton Police warn retailers on Illinois’ new hemp age law, banning intoxicating products like Delta-8 and HHC sales to anyone under 21.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Two days after Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch called for him to leave his Illinois House seat, Plainfield Democrat Harry Benton submitted h...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Capitol News Illinois | Ex-deputy convicted of murder in shooting of Springfield woman seeks medical release
Less than six months into his 20-year prison sentence, the former sheriff’s deputy convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of an unarmed S...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
FACTS FOR FAMILIES: Crab and its cost-conscious cousin
The fresh crab selection in Illinois is dismal. Head to the coast of Alaska, and you may have better luck finding this delectable species of seafood.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Ald. Samantha Nugent: Let’s invest in Illinois’ cultural institutions that tell our story
By protecting and spotlighting Illinois cultural institutions, we help the world see Illinois while ensuring these stories remain accessible.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Editorial: Will the Bulls and White Sox drop their penny-pinching ways with billionaires now in play?
Illinois' richest resident, Lukas Walton, is now a minority owner of the Bulls. With billionaire Justin Ishbia set to take ownership of the White Sox in comi...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Illinois Rep. Harry Benton resigns after ethics investigation, reports say
State Rep. Harry Benton has resigned from the Illinois House, according to Capitol News Illinois.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Illinois State Rep. Harry Benton submits letter of resignation, House confirms
Illinois State Rep. Harry Benton has submitted his letter of resignation, officially leaving his position Friday.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Plainfield state Rep. Harry Benton resigns amid allegations of misconduct
State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, stepped down two days after Legislative Inspector General Mike McCuskey completed an investigation into the unspecifie...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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70,000 without power in Missouri and Illinois after storms
Approximately 70,000 people are without power after storms passed through the bi-state on Saturday afternoon.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
America at 250 | Illinois Public Media's Tinisha Spain
"To this day, when I see a yellow ribbon in a community or tied around a tree or on a sign, it transports me back to the day when I
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Flood Warning from SAT 6:48 PM CDT until SUN 11:00 AM CDT
A Flood Warning is in effect due to excessive rainfall across portions of Illinois and northwest Indiana. This replaces previous Flash Flood Warnings. Floodi...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Central Illinois celebrates families, friends, fireworks on the Fourth
Independence Day activities, including, fireworks displays, brought people together to celebrate tradition.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Video: Janet Oliver, president of LeRoy's Women's Auxiliary, speaks about Independence Day
July 4, 2026, marked special celebrations across Central Illinois
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Illinois 250: Meet the state’s most influential people, from architects to a pope and future presidents
Chicago is where everyone from architects to a pope and future presidents have made a name for themselves in their chosen fields.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Tornado warning issued for Ford, Livingston in Illinois Frequent lightning, damaging winds and torrential d...
Frequent lightning, damaging winds and torrential downpours may accompany the strongest storms.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Federal officials arrest dozens of fugitives in St. Louis region in public safety initiative
More than 200 people with outstanding felony warrants in Missouri and Illinois were arrested in June through the operation. Federal officials said the effort...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Illinois schools grapple with AI cyberbullying, deepfakes as new law takes effect
Illinois has expanded its definition of cyberbullying to include unauthorized AI-generated digital replicas, requiring school districts to update policies.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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