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22 hours ago
Family of Sonya Massey speaks out as Week 1 of the Sean Grayson Murder Trial ends
“The love we have for each other is what gets us through."
1 day ago
Expert in Sean Grayson trial: Helpful, or a ‘self-licking ice cream cone’?
Another expert witness spent all day on the witness stand. And, rally-goers are met with a popular Lee Greenwood song.
1 day ago
UPDATE: Eight detained, three arrested after SWAT standoff in U of I’s Campustown area
Police say incident began as sexual assault investigation at vacant home scheduled for demolition; area now secure, investigation ongoing.
1 day ago
New clinic brings specialized eating disorder treatment to central Illinois
Champaign native and therapist opens region’s only eating disorder-focused center outside Chicago.
1 day ago
Natural gas rate increases likely for Ameren, Nicor customers next year
Proposed regulatory decision cuts companies’ requests, but still recommends increasing bills.
1 day ago
UPDATE: 4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash, campaign says
The couple's third child was not on the helicopter.
2 days ago
2026 will be a big year for tourism
Route 66 centennial and opening of Scheels Sports Park are the highlights.
2 days ago
Sean Grayson Trial: Day 5 Blog
Check back through the day for live, real-time trial coverage.
2 days ago
With Supreme Court decision still pending, judge extends block on Guard in Chicago indefinitely
U.S. District Judge April Perry on Wednesday blocked the deployment of Guard troops to the Chicago area until the case has been decided either in her court or the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes.
2 days ago
Trump gives disaster declarations to Alaska and others but denies Illinois, Vermont and Maryland
Approvals fell mostly along party lines.
2 days ago
Standoff ends safely in U of I’s Campustown area
A home was surrounded in the area. It's not yet clear why.
2 days ago
Illinois hosts conference on combatting hate and protecting human rights
State leaders and experts gather in Champaign to build a roadmap for countering hate, promoting inclusivity, and strengthening democracy.
2 days ago
$3 million prize won in Mega Millions drawing
“Just last month, we sold a $10,000 winning scratch-off ticket, and now this — a $3 million winner,” said Melissa Motroni of Bull Valley Trio.
2 days ago
Illinois Humanities and Illinois Arts Council organize first statewide convening
The gathering is intended to initiate innovation and deepen awareness about how critical arts, culture, and humanities are for society.
2 days ago
Fate of Illinois’ first-in-the-nation credit card ‘swipe fee’ ban awaits judge’s ruling
2024 law’s implementation already delayed until 2026; court arguments heard this week.
2 days ago
Pritzker forms independent commission to document misconduct of federal agents
The Illinois Accountability Commission will seek public input of misconduct by federal agents.
2 days ago
New teachers union leaders in Illinois call for tax shift to fund K-12, higher education
CTU president Stacy Davis Gates elected to lead new team at statewide teachers union.
2 days ago
Grayson trial: Autopsy photos shown to jury, and when is an expert witness not an expert?
A number of witnesses on day two of testimony, and a potentially heartfelt moment inside the courtroom.
