United States Attorney for the Central District of Illinois Gregory K. Harris
Crime
10 months ago
Harris’ farewell, for now

Trump’s remarks trouble him

Police lights
Crime
10 months ago
Skeletal remains found behind campground in Clinton

The DeWitt County Coroner’s Office and Sheriff’s Office responded to a wooded area near Arrowhead Acres campground on Dec. 24.

The Illinois House is pictured during its lame duck session that ran from Jan. 4-7 in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
10 months ago
Bills addressing warehouse quotas, nursing homes, prostitution pass in session’s final days

Measures among 24 bills passed before new legislature sworn in

Sunflower at Southwind Park with light snow cover
Local
10 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: More snow likely this week

More snow possible Tuesday and into the weekend.

Local
10 months ago
Community safety and winter support

If you or someone you know needs shelter or homelessness prevention assistance, please call the Heartland Continuum of Care Helpline at 217-803-5235.

City Water Light and Power logo
Local
10 months ago
Staying warm safely: essential space heater safety tips from CWLP

Inspect before use, keep a safe distance, etc.

Heather Casner comforts Raydyan Taylor, 2.
IL State News
10 months ago
“All our future money is gone”: The impossible task of providing child care in rural Illinois

Over the past decade, Illinois has lost nearly 4,300 licensed child care providers, a 33% decline.

Rochester Rockets signs
Education
10 months ago
Rochester Board of Education hires law firm for investigation of superintendent

The board announced it had retained Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, Ltd., a firm specializing in school, education, and labor law, as well as independent investigations of employee matters.

Macy's storefront in mall
Business
10 months ago
Macy’s at White Oaks Mall closing

The White Oaks Mall location is one of 66 Macy’s stores slated to close under the plan.