4+ hour, 44+ min ago  (200+ words) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday they did not detect hantavirus in a potential case in Winnebago County. The resident is no longer considered a potential case, and no further public health action is needed, the CDC…...

1+ hour, 54+ min ago  (994+ words) BARRINGTON, IL. " The Barrington High School softball team has come out with an edge for the 2026 season. Last season ended for the Fillies with a 4-1 loss to Oswego on June 14, 2025, in the IHSA 4 A state championship game at Louisville Slugger Sports…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (170+ words) CARLYLE, Ill. " A Shell gas station's canopy in Carlyle, Illinois collapsed Saturday afternoon as strong storms moved through the area. Security video shared by 1 NB Bank, located near the Shell gas station, shows the canopy crashing down on the side of…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (661+ words) In Central Illinois, you'll find a unique lake that has unusually warm temperatures, no matter the time of year, and you can fish for crappie or camp nearby. Since Illinois has miles of sandy beaches along Lake Michigan, many visitors…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (156+ words) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) " A busy week of recruitment for Illini football got better on Friday, as Bret Bielema's team picked up two commitments. Three-star junior college defensive lineman Joshua Davis announced his commitment to Illinois. He is the No. 20 JUCO player…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (204+ words) AURORA, Ill. " A board member for Aurora Christian Schools is facing several counts related to sex abuse of minors. Michael Herbert, 55, of Aurora, was charged Thursday with involuntary sexual servitude of a minor under 17, seven counts of criminal sexual assault, involuntary…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (130+ words) Soren Fifer will stay close to home for college football. The Morton junior announced on Thursday, May 14 his commitment to play for Illinois. "After much thought and consideration I have decided to continue my education and football career at the…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (236+ words) (The Center Square) " The Illinois Housing Development Authority is accepting grant funding applications from local governments to address abandoned and deteriorated residential properties. IHDA's Strong Communities Program offers grant opportunities of up to $750, 000 to grantees for tackling challenging properties. The…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (1066+ words) As technology continues to advance, lawmakers are forced to either catch up or fall behind. Devices like Meta's AI Glasses have pushed the boundaries of what many thought was possible, recording video footage with the subtle tap of a finger…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (514+ words) The world's largest steam train is passing through Springfield as part of its 10-state route across the United States this summer. The locomotive, officially known as Big Boy No. 4014, is'heading east across the Mississippi River'starting in late May to help…...