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WCIA

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UPDATE: 31-year-old recovering after Sunday Decatur shooting

Update on Nov. 9, 2026 DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Decatur Police revealed more information Monday morning about a shooting that happened in their city on Sunday. Lieutenant Scott Marquis said the shooting victim is a 31-year-old resident of Decatur who was transported to Decatur Memorial Hospital after officers found him at William and Witt Streets. […]

Decatur, IL · 21h

Moneywise

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Is Illinois about to shrink? 45 counties have now approved measures to secede the state — all because of Chicago

Illinois’ loss could be Indiana’s gain.

Illinois · 1d

takingthekids.com

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The Secret Illinois Buffet That Locals Try To Hide From Outsiders

A truck stop restaurant that started in 1928 as a garage selling sandwiches is still serving an all-you-can-eat buffet today. That alone deserves a second look. The buffet starts at 6 AM. Breakfast favorites, comfort-food classics, and rotating dishes fill the line, with a soup and salad station waiting nearby.

Illinois · 2d
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foxillinois.com

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Long road to recovery for Decatur girl attacked by dog

DECATUR, IL (WICS/WSRP) — A little girl is still recovering after a vicious dog attack. On April 30, 2026, August was attacked by a dog. She suffered serious injuries to her head, losing skin, tissue and muscle from the middle of her forehead, along with deep bites to the back of her head. Doctors said she was seconds away from not surviving.

Decatur, IL · 2d
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WCIA

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Christian Co. man arrested after traffic stop reveals between 15–100 grams of meth

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A Christian County man is facing a Class X felony drug charge after police said they found him in possession of between 15–100 grams of methamphetamine. The Taylorville Police Department said investigators were looking into reports of suspected drug sales when officers made a traffic stop on Cheney Street and Park. […]

Taylorville, IL · 1d

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This Old-School Illinois Butcher Shop Still Cuts From Hanging Cattle And Makes Over 80 Sausages

A carved wooden pig head hands out your number at the door. That’s how your visit starts at one of the most beloved butcher counters in Illinois. The kitchen behind the counter turns out more than 80 kinds of sausages and brats. A smokehouse adds more than 10 kinds of homemade bacon to the lineup.

Chicago, IL · 2d

We Are Illinois

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Illinois Rings In 2027 With New Rules On Rent, Groceries And Medical Bills

New year, new rules: Illinois renters get fee transparency, grocery shoppers get coupon alternatives, and families get a break on medical liens.

Illinois · 6h

WCIA

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Decatur man honors daughter injured in dog attack by hosting benefit concert

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — After Michael Scherer’s daughter, August, was injured in a dog attack earlier this year, Michael had to shift gears from his passion for playing the piano to taking care of his family. On Sunday, Michael sat back down at the piano for the first time in a while, with the goal […]

Decatur, IL · 18h

Belleville News-Democrat

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Meteor shower may bring ‘incredible fireballs.' When to watch in Illinois

An upcoming meteor shower peaking over Illinois soon is known for producing bright fireballs, and the ideal viewing period will be longer than usual. The Northern Taurids peak around Wednesday to Thursday , but the longer peak means any night the second week of November will offer good viewing opportunities, AccuWeather meteorologist Brian Lada told the News-Democrat in a recent email. “Unlike most meteor showers that peak over the course of one or two nights, both of the Taurids have longer, drawn out peaks that last about a week,” Lada said. The Southern Taurids peaked in early November. Because the Northern Taurids have a longer peak, Lada advised stargazers to choose the night with the best weather to stargaze. For Belleville stargazers, Monday night is expected to be clear, while Tuesday night is forecast to be mostly clear , according to the National Weather Service St. Louis office. Wednesday night has a slight chance of thunderstorms, with mostly cloudy skies expected, while Thursday night should be partly cloudy. Friday and Saturday nights are expected to bring mostly clear skies. “The Taurids are also known for producing fireballs, which are incredibly bright meteors that can briefly be as bright as a

Illinois · 4h

USA TODAY

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Unbeaten Illinois high school football team loses playoff game on inadvertent whistle

An improbable touchdown appeared to keep one of Illinois' top high school program’s postseason hopes alive on Friday night. Then an unusual call changed everything. Trailing by four in the closing seconds of the game on Nov. 6, Antioch's (IL) Chance Verden came up with an improbable reception off of a bobbled catch that appeared to give the Sequoits the win and one of the best plays of the season. However, as Antioch celebrated, the referees gathered and the touchdown was overturned as the refs ruled that there was inadvertent whistle, which blew the play dead before Verden came up with the catch and later found the end zone. Despite pleas from the Sequoits’ side, the referees came to the agreement that the whistle was blown, signaling the play was dead before it actually was. Antioch was given the ball at the spot of the catch instead of the touchdown and one untimed down to convert. That one opportunity did not go the Sequoits’ way. UNREAL: 5A #1 Antioch has a miracle Hail Mary win taken away by an inadvertent whistle. Down 32-28 with only time for one play, Chance Verden catches a live bobble for what everyone believed to

Illinois · 1d

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‘Wasn’t a freak accident’: New records show how ADM’s safety lapses injured several employees in 2023 explosion

A known risk. Soybean processing plants have a documented history of explosions because of leaked Hexane, a flammable substance. ADM itself identified in 1997 a scenario similar to what preceded the explosion in September 2023. Training questions. It’s unclear how much training ADM provided its plant workers. It allowed one...

Decatur, IL · 1d

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Pepperballs fired at close range inside Illinois jail cells, investigation finds

A new investigation finds officers at some Illinois jails are repeatedly firing chemical irritant-filled pepperballs at inmates inside their cells. An investigative reporter with the Illinois Answers Project joins us with the findings.

Illinois · 5h

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Gov. Pritzker calls on congress to enact over 200 changes

ILLINOIS—Governor JB Pritzker wasted no time in presenting over two hundred policy proposals to consider for the congress being sworn in this January. “The American people have given them a clear mandate and an urgent responsibility to repair the damage,” said JB Pritzker, Illinois Governor. “The work of fulfilling that responsibility and fighting for a better future it need to begin immediately.”

Illinois · 6h

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Aurora Christian Picks Up Second Round Win Over Maroa Forsyth

The Aurora Christian Eagles picked up a second round win over Maroa Forsyth on Saturday. The Trojans season comes to a close at 9-2.

Aurora, IL · 1d

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These 6 Illinois Family Steakhouses Still Toss A Salad Bar In With Every Steak

Remember when a steak dinner came with a trip to the salad bar, and nobody had to pay extra for it? That tradition is still alive in a handful of Illinois towns, from Peoria to Pinckneyville. The six family-friendly steakhouses below pair real grilled steaks with salad bars you can...

Peoria, IL · 7h

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Illinois Roofing Company to Pay $700K in Workplace Harassment Settlement

Monday, November 9th, 2026 — An Illinois roofing contractor has agreed to pay $700,000 to resolve a federal lawsuit involving allegations of racial and sexual harassment, including repeated misconduct by a company vice president and management's failure to address employee complaints. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced...

Illinois · 8h

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Illinois Man Gets 45 Years for Beating Gary Liquor Store Customer to Death

Lewis, an Illinois man, was sentenced to 45 years in prison, with none of the term suspended to parole, after pleading guilty to killing 52-year-old Shantwoin Jones outside a Gary liquor store. Jones died from blunt-force trauma after being attacked with a tree branch behind Economy Package Liquors at 5150 Broadway, according to a report.

Gary, IN · 1d

High School On SI

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Illinois High School Football Final Scores - November 6

Check out the final scores from Friday night's Illinois high school football action across the Prairie State

Illinois · 2d

nowdecatur.com

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Community Volunteers Seek Essential Supplies for Community Affected by Oasis Day Center Closure

November 8, 2026 – Community volunteers assisting individuals affected by the abrupt closure of Decatur’s Oasis Day Center are asking for help collecting essential supplies as colder weather approaches. Friends of Oasis has released an updated needs list, focusing on winter necessities, food, personal hygiene products and everyday...

Decatur, IL · 1d

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Illinois Residents Take Viral Joke Seriously and Gather to Push The Bean 7 Inches to the Left to Free Imaginary Man Inside: ‘Very Ant-Like Behavior’

Residents in Illinois took an internet joke to another level after hundreds of people gathered in Chicago to push a giant metal bean seven inches to the left. Their mission was apparently to free an imaginary man the internet has long joked is trapped inside the famous sculpture. The gathering...

Chicago, IL · 6h