Euell James speaks last week at a news conference in Springfield announcing an end to the measles outbreak this year in Southern Illinois.
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
The story of one man’s battle with measles

A local man spoke last week at a Springfield news conference regarding the Southern Illinois measles outbreak

A specialized urban search and rescue team from Illinois is heading to Texas to aid in flood rescue and recovery.
IL State News
4 months ago
Illinois Urban Search & Rescue Team deployed to Texas for flood relief

Governor JB Pritzker authorized the deployment through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC)

Smoke is seen in the distance after a house exploded Sunday in Warrensburg.
Local
4 months ago
UPDATE: Two dead after house explosion in Warrensburg

It’s not yet clear what caused the explosion, as an investigation continues

WICS-TV logo
Business
4 months ago
Newschannel 20 and several sister stations officially sold

Other than the change in ownership, it’s not clear what the sale will mean for the future of WICS-TV.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, left, meets with independent pharmacy owners, including Dave Bagot of Petersburg Pharmacy (right), in Petersburg on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski)
IL State News
4 months ago
Trump’s ‘big bill’ takes center stage in Illinois’ U.S. Senate race

Democratic candidates want Illinoisans to ‘understand the ripple effects’ of cuts

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Mattoon lifts ‘do not drink’ order following days of dangerous algae bloom

Dangerous algae bloom discovered Thursday; “do not drink” order started then

Lontray Clark, wanted for a Chicago murder/arson, was arrested in Springfield.
Crime
4 months ago
Man charged with Chicago murders, arson arrested in Springfield

Suspect was targeting his ex-girlfriend and another man, but the fire allegedly killed four others

Rep. Nikki Budzinski meets with local leaders in Champaign.
Business
4 months ago
Budzinski wants to protect manufacturing extension partnership amid proposed federal cuts

“Cutting this program would be pulling the rug out from under the very companies that are building our economy.”

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Local
4 months ago
MADD: Drinking and driving is an even bigger problem in the summer months

Drunk driving doesn’t just happen on the roads

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