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Urbana woman arrested for 5 burglaries at same apartment complex URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A 27-year-old Urbana woman was arrested last week for her role in at least five separate burglary incidents at the same apartment complex within the last month. Detectiv…

Urbana woman arrested for 5 burglaries at same apartment complex

Springfield administrator set to be next Decatur Public Schools superintendent DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A Springfield District 186 administrator is scheduled to be appointed as the next superintendent of Decatur Public Schools, with the matter being voted on Tuesday eveni…

Springfield administrator set to be next Decatur Public Schools superintendent

Champaign School Board accepts principal’s resignation after less than one year on the job CHAMPAIGN, Ill (WCIA) — It was this time last year that Montia Gardner was appointed to be the next Central High School Principal. Now, she’ll be leaving at the end of this school year.…

Champaign School Board accepts principal's resignation after less than one year on the job

Decatur man dies after welfare check escalates; State Police investigating DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A Decatur man died after a welfare check escalated Monday night. Now, Illinois State Police is involved in the investigation. On Feb. 23 at 11:08 p.m., the Decatur Poli…

Decatur man dies after welfare check escalates; State Police investigating

Record Books, Race Across America Highlight Nokomis FFA The FFA chapter at Nokomis High School is busy with several events as part of National FFA Week.  The chapter is also celebrating a successful school year so far with respect to competition resu...

Record Books, Race Across America Highlight Nokomis FFA

Taylorville Park Board Fires Franks; Announces Skate Park Updates The Taylorville Park Board met on Monday evening and terminated the Recreational Director at their monthly meeting. Jessica Franks, who has been the recreational director for the last two years, was ...

Taylorville Park Board Fires Franks; Announces Skate Park Updates

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Lincoln apartments ​for rent stayed steady since last January - Lincoln Courier

U of I plot hiding in plain sight is celebrated for 150 years of research URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois’ College of ACES is celebrating a major part of its beginnings, which has been hiding in plain sight for 150 years. It’s the longe…

U of I plot hiding in plain sight is celebrated for 150 years of research

Monticello woman turns 100, urges others to live fully, keep learning

Springfield Housing Authority employees hold picket over contract dispute SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Employees at the Springfield Housing Authority (SHA) picketed on Monday to call attention to stalled contract negotiations and low wages. The previous union contrac…

Springfield Housing Authority employees hold picket over contract dispute

Governor Pritzker renews push to ban cell phones from classrooms ILLINOIS (WCIA) — It seems like you can’t get Republicans and Democrats to agree on much politically. But, there is one issue both sides are looking to fix. “It’s time to get cell…

Governor Pritzker renews push to ban cell phones from classrooms

Central Illinois Media Group to host 2025 Kids Fest March 7th February 23, 2026 - Central Illinois Media Group will host the 2025 CIMG Kid's Fest, presented by State Farm I...

Central Illinois Media Group to host 2025 Kids Fest March 7th

Springfield rallies around business after fire; nearly 50 people out of work SOUTHERN VIEW, Ill. (WCIA) — After one of their favorite places to play was badly damaged by fire, one Central Illinois band has already found a way to raise money. Curve Inn was on fire on F…

Springfield rallies around business after fire; nearly 50 people out of work

Repairs on Effingham overpass resume, causing lane closures EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Traffic on a railroad overpass in Effingham is down to one lane each way due to repairs that started on Monday. The Illinois Department of Transportation said repairs…

Repairs on Effingham overpass resume, causing lane closures

Man arrested after police chase through Danville DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A Danville man is facing preliminary charges of aggravated fleeing after leading police on a car chase over the weekend. The Danville Police Department said officers w…

Man arrested after police chase through Danville

Chatham Police officers save choking teen CHATHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — The Chatham Police Department credited two of its officers with saving a teen’s life after he started choking. The officers’ life-saving efforts happened la…

Chatham Police officers save choking teen

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3-year-old pulled from Decatur house fire dies at Springfield hospital - Lincoln Courier

Court sides with union, Danville worker in termination lawsuit DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A union leader that was fired from his job at a Danville meat-casing company in 2023 has won back his job — with back pay. Tim Miller, a union leader at Viscofan…

Court sides with union, Danville worker in termination lawsuit

No one hurt after Monday morning house fire in Coles Co.; cause under investigation CAMPBELL, Ill. (WCIA) — The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that started in a Coles County home on Monday. The fire happened in rural Campbell, which is an u…

No one hurt after Monday morning house fire in Coles Co.; cause under investigation

Macon County calling for more Republican election judges ahead of March primary MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — With less than a month away from the primary election, Macon County is in need of Republican election judges. Macon County Clerk Josh Tanner said that not enough p…

Macon County calling for more Republican election judges ahead of March primary

Minor in custody for alleged armed robbery with BB gun at Millikin University DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A minor is in custody after police say they attempted an armed robbery with a BB gun at Millikin University Monday afternoon. Around 12:30 p.m., Decatur Police Departme…

Minor in custody for alleged armed robbery with BB gun at Millikin University

Danville man accused of shooting postal worker with BB gun DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A Danville man was arrested on Monday after police say he was accused of shooting a postal worker with a BB gun last week. On Feb. 17, Danville Police Department offic…

Danville man accused of shooting postal worker with BB gun

Champaign Co. Crime Stoppers seeking tips on shooting that killed 17-year-old CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Crime Stoppers is looking to help the Champaign Police Department gather information on a shooting that killed a 17-year-old and injured a 19-year-old earli…

Champaign Co. Crime Stoppers seeking tips on shooting that killed 17-year-old

Suspects arrested after traffic crash, fleeing from police in Effingham EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Effingham community members were asked to remain alert Monday afternoon while law enforcement searched for two suspects who fled from police after a car crash. In a p…

Suspects arrested after traffic crash, fleeing from police in Effingham

Sangamon Co. Sheriff asking for new information in 40-year-old disappearance case SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — New information discovered last year has warmed up a 40-year-old Sangamon County cold case. The Sheriff’s Office is now asking the public for any information …

Sangamon Co. Sheriff asking for new information in 40-year-old disappearance case

Leaders in Illinois manufacturing cautiously optimistic about Supreme Court tariff ruling ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Leaders with the Illinois Manufacturers Association say the recent Supreme Court ruling reigning in President Donald Trump’s tariff authority is a step in the right di…

Leaders in Illinois manufacturing cautiously optimistic about Supreme Court tariff ruling

Moweaqua Mayor Resigns; Village Concerned About Finances Moweaqua is facing a change in leadership following Wednesday night’s village council meeting.   Mayor Shawn Conlin has resigned from her position. The resignation came after the con...

Moweaqua Mayor Resigns; Village Concerned About Finances

Rantoul man receives 200-year sentence for child pornography crimes CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A man from Rantoul will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he was sentenced to a total of 200 years in prison for child pornography crimes. 24-year-old Gar…

Rantoul man receives 200-year sentence for child pornography crimes

Danville School District addresses Friday’s fight at North Ridge Middle School DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville School District is addressing an altercation that occurred on Friday involving multiple students. Superintendent John Hart said it happened at North Ridge…

Danville School District addresses Friday's fight at North Ridge Middle School

Sangamon County will not adopt 6-month moratorium on data centers SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Zoning and Land Use committee of the Sangamon County Board voted down a resolution that would have begun a six-month moratorium on data center development. …

Sangamon County will not adopt 6-month moratorium on data centers