In Illinois, an open Senate seat draws a historic field of primary candidates

The retirement of longtime Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin has set up a competitive primary for U.S. Senate in Illinois. The field includes more than one woman of color, which is notable given that only four Black women have ever been elected to the Senate and …

Illinois launches $83.1M infrastructure projects in Bloomington-Normal area

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is embarking on one of its busiest construction seasons, with several major projects underway in the Bloomington-Normal area. These initiatives are part of Gov. JB Pritzker’s …

Suspect in custody after 2 found dead after house fire in rural Illinois town

A suspect is in custody after a murder warrant was issued for the man wanted in connection with a deadly fire in a rural LaSalle County town, sheriff's officials said. Ronald W. Martin, Jr., 45, was taken into custody early Thursday evening, …

Illinois students will benefit from UNI’s Neighboring State Rate beginning this fall

New UNI students from Illinois will pay the same in-state tuition rate as Iowa residents The University of Northern Iowa is taking a bold step to benefit students across the Midwest by offering in-state tuition to new undergraduate students from all six …

Lane closures on Illinois 3 in Granite City postponed to July 21 with revised traffic impacts

The Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced that lane closures on Illinois 3 between Schaefer Road and the McKinley Bridge in Madison County, originally scheduled to begin Monday, July 14, have been postponed to Monday, July 21, weather …

Is ‘Haunted’ Annabelle Doll Still Coming To Western Illinois After Handler’s Death?

The most prolifically creepy doll is headed to the Quad Cities. Annabelle, the allegedly haunted doll that lived in the Warrens' Occult Museum in Monroe, Connecticut, is now touring the U.S. as part of the 'Devil's on the Run' tour. …

Illinois Housing Shortage Demands Bold Action

A new report from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute reveals the state is facing a shortage of 142,000 housing units. To meet projected demand, Illinois must build at least 227,000 homes over the next five years. The report, You Can’t Buy What You Can’ …

Worth Park District Brings Community Together for Unplug Illinois Day

On Saturday, July 12, families and neighbors gathered at Homerding Park to swap screens for sunshine as the Worth Park District celebrated Unplug Illinois Day with its annual Unplug & Play Day event. The newly renovated park at 116th Street and Oak …

2 dead, manhunt underway after report of shots fired, house fire in Sheridan, Illinois

23 Central Illinois nursing homes, care facilities fined by IDPH

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Nearly two dozen nursing homes and care facilities across Central Illinois were recently fined by the Illinois Department of Public Health following violations of both state and federal law. The IDPH recently released its …