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Central Illinois CEO 2026 Trade Show highlights student entrepreneurs
The CEO program features 15 high school juniors from Farmer City, Blue Ridge, Clinton, Maora-Forsyth and Warrensburg-Latham showcasing the businesses they have created.
IL Senate committee approves bill restricting ICE detention center locations
This plan states detention and processing facilities cannot be located within 1,500 feet of any home, apartment complex, school, daycare center, public park or church.
City of Danville unveils 20-year comprehensive development plan
Over 300 residents shared their thoughts through surveys to help create the draft, ensuring that community members feel they have a say in what happens in Danville.
Former Paxton-Buckley-Loda teacher pleads guilty to sexual assault charges
A former Paxton-Buckley-Loda teacher has pleaded guilty to felony sexual assault charges.
Officers killed in the line of duty honored at Illinois State Police ceremony
The Illinois State Police and the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation hosted the first Memorial Park ceremony in honor of Police Memorial Week on Wednesday.
New apartments coming to Downtown Decatur after project approval
According to the City of Decatur, the upper floors will be renovated into 10 apartments, with the anticipated completion date of late 2027.
Unity Christian's VerHeecke brothers sign to wrestle in college
Clinton is staying close to home and will wrestle at Millikin University. Garrett will head six hours north to wrestle at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.
Students help shape school menus in Mahomet-Seymour
Students at Mahomet-Seymour Community Schools are getting a chance to help decide what ends up on their lunch trays through a unique taste-testing program designed to give young students a
Proposed parking fine increases could impact Downtown Springfield drivers
A new ordinance under consideration by the city council would increase fines for several parking violations, including overstaying at parking meters and parking in fire zones.
IL progressive Democrats renew push for billionaire tax despite GOP opposition
Progressive Democratic lawmakers and advocates are continuing their push for a billionaire
IL House committee approves bill prohibiting private schools from banning religious hairstyles
This plan expands current state law that bans public and private schools from prohibiting hairstyles associated with race, ethnicity or hair texture.
ISP: Decatur man charged with aggravated assault after pointing crossbow at police
The Illinois State Police have officially charged the man who was wielding a crossbow at people in Downtown Decatur last month.
Champaign man pleads guilty to church arson
The Champaign man arrested in connection with a fire at a local church pleaded guilty.
Illini Men’s Golf Selected for NCAA Athens Regional
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Fighting Illini men's golf program, No. 12 nationally in the NCAA Division I team rankings, was selected Wednesday afternoon to compete in the NCAA Athens Regional, as announced liv...
Beat the heat: Decatur Park District hosting fan drive for summer relief
The Decatur Park District will host a fan drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Walmart North in Decatur.
Teenager sentenced to 31 years after shooting near University of Illinois campus
A teenager charged after a shooting near the University of Illinois campus last year was sentenced Wednesday.
Southern Republicans press ahead with election-year redistricting of US House despite protests
Republicans are rapidly pursuing redistricting efforts across the South following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that affects majority-Black congressional districts. South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and Louis...
1 hurt after overnight shooting in Champaign
A man was hurt after an overnight shooting in Champaign Wednesday.
Vehicle found submerged in Champaign lake
A vehicle was found submerged in a Champaign lake Wednesday morning.
$7,500 grant awarded to Sullivan Middle School for library renovations
A central Illinois charity organization presented a $7,500 grant Wednesday to Sullivan Middle School to support the school
South Carolina joins Southern redistricting push after US Supreme Court ruling on minority districts
Republicans are rapidly pursuing redistricting efforts across the South following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that affects majority-Black congressional districts. South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, and Loui...
38 Special to perform free concert at Illinois State Fair Grandstand
The Illinois State Fair will host southern rock band 38 Special for a free concert at the grandstand stage this year.
Trump's Indiana wins show his power over GOP with more primaries and redistricting debates ahead
The primary election results in Indiana show how President Donald Trump can punish Republican lawmakers who defy him. His endorsed challengers defeated several state lawmakers who had gone against his