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
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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
Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for storm-ravaged counties, including Warren where train derailed
Gov. JB Pritzker issued a state disaster proclamation for 11 Illinois counties following a record-breaking year of severe weather and tornadoes.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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
Mid Illinois Gymnasts Shine at Nationals in Madison
Mid Illinois Gymnastics in Godfrey earned podium finishes at nationals in Madison, Wis., led by Joseph Elliott and Ellie McKenney.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
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
IL House Speaker announces Rep. Harry Benton's resignation following ethics investigation
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch announced Friday that Rep. Harry Benton has resigned following the results of an ethics investigation into sexua...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Post 346 goes 2-0 Friday at Danville tourney
Ian Samm got the win for Wayne Newton Post 346 Friday at a tournament in Danville, Illinois as Post 346 defeated Triple Crown Elite 12-1 in five innings.
Jul 3, 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
Illinois officials remind residents, cities of penalties for using illegal fireworks
Illinois officials remind residents, cities of penalties for using illegal fireworks
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Central Illinois speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jul. 3, 2026
Following Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, I think it’s vitality important that we all recall Trump ordering the Republican Party to not pass t...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
27 free fireworks shows to see in Central Illinois
Here's where to catch a fireworks show this weekend as Central Illinois celebrates Independence Day.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
CTA Yellow Line evacuated after downed tree causes derailment in Evanston CTA Yellow Line passengers were f...
CTA Yellow Line passengers were forced to evacuate after a downed tree caused a derailment in Evanston, Illinois, during storms on Thursday night.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Chicago area on Friday With severe storms on the way, some Illinois co...
Severe thunderstorms could impact the start of Fourth of July celebrations Friday as they roll through the Chicago area, bringing lightning and torrential do...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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
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
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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
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
Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for storm-ravaged counties, including Warren where train derailed
Gov. JB Pritzker issued a state disaster proclamation for 11 Illinois counties following a record-breaking year of severe weather and tornadoes.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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
Mid Illinois Gymnasts Shine at Nationals in Madison
Mid Illinois Gymnastics in Godfrey earned podium finishes at nationals in Madison, Wis., led by Joseph Elliott and Ellie McKenney.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
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
IL House Speaker announces Rep. Harry Benton's resignation following ethics investigation
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch announced Friday that Rep. Harry Benton has resigned following the results of an ethics investigation into sexua...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Post 346 goes 2-0 Friday at Danville tourney
Ian Samm got the win for Wayne Newton Post 346 Friday at a tournament in Danville, Illinois as Post 346 defeated Triple Crown Elite 12-1 in five innings.
Jul 3, 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
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