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A demonstration trailer shows how quickly a fire can flare up in a home -- in this case, due to a candle being near a Christmas tree and presents.
Local
10 months ago
Officials: Candles, cooking among top reasons for holiday fires

Candles can cause fires, and cause them to spread quickly.

The Scheel's Sports Done, from June, 2025
Local
10 months ago
Scheels Sports Complex hosting free event

If you’ve been wanting a sneak peek of the dome, this is the weekend!

United Way of Central Illinois
Local
10 months ago
United Way of Central Illinois addressing key issues

These priorities reflect what residents want most: programs that create lasting change!

Local
10 months ago
City anticipates new digs for water, traffic / streets

Aldermen will vote on large-scale developments along Clear Lake Avenue in a week.

Crime
10 months ago
Teen pleads guilty to murder as other teen is set for court date

The second suspect in the case will be in court Thursday.

Kelly Hurst (right), managing director of the Massey Commission, speaks to the Sangamon County Board.
Local
10 months ago
Massey Commission to County Board: Do you have courage to enact recommendations?

A conversation on the final report is scheduled for Wednesday night.

Crime
10 months ago
Man charged with distributing child sexual abuse material

A 28-year-old man from Virden, IL has now been charged. His next court appearance is December 16

UIS
Education
10 months ago
UIS environmental scientist shares a pair of major studies

“We have a lot of competing priorities when we’re talking about how we manage our cities.”

Evan Hultine was elected to a second term as Illinois Farm Bureau's Vice President.
Agriculture
10 months ago
Illinois Farm Bureau members elect officers

Phillip Nelson and Evan Hultine are familiar names to Illinois Farm Bureau members.

IL State News
10 months ago
New law limits ICE in Illinois

Pritzker shields immigrants from federal agents.