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2 weeks ago
Tennessee and Illinois set for Music City Bowl with each team missing starters
Illinois coach Bret Bielema said bowls still create great memories for players and their families even in this changing landscape.
2 weeks ago
A bomb cyclone brings blizzards and dangerous wind chills to the Midwest
The storm brought blizzard conditions, treacherous travel and widespread power outages to parts of the Plains and Great Lakes on Monday as sharply colder air, strong winds and a mix of snow, ice and rain swept through.
2 weeks ago
Tentative agreement reached between ECHL and Players’ Association
The Bloomington Bison's Friday night game at Iowa was canceled because of the strike.
2 weeks ago
Prepare pets for New Year’s Eve celebrations and fireworks
Warm weather and fireworks can add extra stress for pets as families ring in the new year.
2 weeks ago
Explosions shake homes, man arrested for detonating tannerite in Macon Co.
Authorities say Major admitted to detonating the Tannerite on his property but showed little concern for the impact the explosions were having on neighboring homes.
2 weeks ago
Illinois State Fair goes digital: Tickets for 2026 will be paperless
Digital ticketing for the 2026 season expected to improve convenience and security for fairgoers.
2 weeks ago
Still helping the wrongfully convicted after all these years
Bill Clutter founded the "Illinois Innocence Project" at UIS. He's since founded his own entity, "Investigating Innocence."
2 weeks ago
St. John’s Foundation doesn’t stop after Christmas
Giving helps make HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital technology -- and even Christmas -- possible for patients.
2 weeks ago
Potential tornadoes touch down in Macon County during volatile weather Sunday
At least two tornadoes in the area, followed by plummeting temperatures.
3 weeks ago
Mother’s traumatic labor experience sparks call for maternal health reform
Kelly's health bill would require all hospitals to have a safe labor discharge plan, among other things.
3 weeks ago
New laws: Illinois expands job-protected leave for parents with newborns in NICU
Laws also address AI in hiring, workplace transparency, organ donation leave, more.
3 weeks ago
Baskin Robbins rebuilding on South MacArthur
A grand opening will be held in the Spring or Summer.
3 weeks ago
Work stoppage halts ECHL, Bloomington Bison games
A strike notice was served earlier this week.
3 weeks ago
Springfield resident arrested on drug, gun charges
Drugs, a gun, and cash allegedly found in the suspect's home.
3 weeks ago
Republicans praise Davis on transportation center help; Davis says effort was bipartisan
Davis: "Extreme bipartisan support" is what made the project happen.
3 weeks ago
Restaurants announced for Legends Entertainment Complex
Construction on the complex continues.
3 weeks ago
New Illinois laws bring major changes for workers, consumers, and businesses in 2026
From AI in hiring to healthcare coverage, new laws impact workers, consumers, and businesses.
3 weeks ago
Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot
The prize followed 46 consecutive drawings in which no one matched all six numbers.
3 weeks ago
Health experts urge vaccination and staying home when sick as flu activity increases
“We notice nationwide that when there’s viral activity on the coasts, it will eventually find its way into every part of the area, which includes Central Illinois.”
3 weeks ago
ISP shares safety tips as vehicle hijackings remain a threat
"A car can be replaced. Your life cannot," Billingsley said.
