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Carterville assistant football coach arrested on criminal sexual abuse charges
John Wakey, an assistant football coach and teacher in Carterville, in deep southern Illinois, has been arrested on nine counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
1 hurt in Decatur shooting, police searching for suspect
One man was hurt after a shooting in Decatur Saturday night.
Shootout ends in suspect shot by police, explosion near Peoria
One person was arrested after a shootout with police that ended in an explosion in Tazewell County.
Driver dies, passenger hurt after vehicle crashes into tree along Illinois 394
Illinois State Police are investigating after a driver died and a passenger was injured in a crash on Illinois Route 394 on Saturday night.
Alton Main Street to host spring What's Up Downtown at The Wedge
Alton Main Street’s spring What’s Up Downtown is on May 12 at The Wedge with business updates, development news, and free refreshments.
Illinois Wesleyan softball rallies to capture CCIW Tournament title, NCAA berth
BLOOMINGTON — Illinois Wesleyan softball coach Tiffany Prager had pitching ace Gianna Certa ready for game two if necessary Saturday at the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament.
Seven Girl Scouts Named Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts At Recognition of Excellence Ceremony
Seven Girl Scouts from Southern Illinois named Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts, awarded scholarships for leadership at the 2026 Recognition of Excellence ceremony.
LC’s Fire Science Program Hosts “Burn ‘n’ Learn” STEM Experience for Educators
LC Community College’s Fire Science program and ROE 40 host "Burn 'n' Learn," engaging educators with hands-on firefighting and STEM activities in Bethalto, Illinois.
3 killed in wrong way crash on I-88 in Aurora: ISP Illinois State Police say that a vehicle was traveling e...
Illinois State Police say that a vehicle was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes when it collided with another vehicle head-on.
Our Chicago: Calls For Change To The Safe-T Act
The killing of Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew and the wounding of his partner, have prompted calls for changes to the Illinois Safe-T Act.
University of Illinois resumes final exams, assignments Sunday after Canvas hack
The University of Illinois has resumed final exams and assignments Sunday after a global cyberattack on a popular classroom software.
Motown’s Black women songwriters and producers were invisible architects behind the music juggernaut
Margena A. Christian, University of Illinois Chicago During the 1960s, in a country divided by racial strife, the music of Berry Gordy Jr.’s Motown Records helped bring people together. Motown was noted fo...
3 killed in wrong-way crash on I-88 in west suburbs, ISP says
Three people were killed in a wrong-way crash on Sunday in the west suburbs, Illinois State Police said.
Motorcyclist killed in crash in Oswego, Illinois, police say The victim, identified as a 20-year-old man, w...
The victim, identified as a 20-year-old man, was taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
20-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash in Oswego, police say
A 20-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday on Route 34 near Wolf Road in Oswego, Illinois, police said.
Carterville assistant football coach arrested in Pontiac on criminal sexual abuse charges
John Wakey, an assistant football coach and teacher at Carterville High School in Southern Illinois, was arrested Thursday in Pontiac on nine counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
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 system.
Atwood police warning parents of Kratom dangers
The Atwood Police Department is warning parents of a dangerous, easily accessible drug making its way into the area.
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 Illinois Wesleyan basketball coach Ron Rose.
Person found dead after report of disturbance in Campton Hills; death investigation underway: police
The Campton Hills Police Department is conducting a death investigation after a person was found dead in the 4n600-block of Brookside West Drive.
Suspect charged after shooting, killing man during argument in Joliet home's front yard: police
Willis Ellis has been charged in a shooting in Joliet, Illinois that killed Lyndon B. Hunt in the 200-block of Nicholson Street, police said.
Two Illinois residents arrested in Winnebago County following multi-county police pursuit
Two Illinois residents were arrested following a multi-county police pursuit that began in Fond du Lac County and ended in Winnebago County.
Pontiac students draft Illinois bill to create vape disposal system
Pontiac Township High School students Andrew Diaz and Allison Hovaniec are working on House Bill 4652, a proposed statewide vape disposal program funded by manufacturers through extended producer responsibil...