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Decatur trio arrested following armed robbery report in Streator

STREATOR (25News Now) - A reported armed robbery in Streator on Wednesday led to the arrests of three people from Decatur in connection with the crime. Streator police were called around 6:15 p.m. to the 1000 block of Bernstein Street for the report, meeting with the victim, who said he was assaulted and robbed of cash in the 1000 block of Maple Street.

Streator, IL · 18h

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Decatur Police looking for man accused stalking, aggravated battery, attempted residential burglary

DECATUR, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Decatur Police are looking for a man for charges of stalking, aggravated battery, and attempted residential burglary. An arrest warrant has been issued for Elijah J. Neal. Anyone with information about where Neal can be found is asked to contact the Decatur Police Department at 217-424-2711,...

Decatur, IL · 2d

Country Herald

Champaign, IL Weather Alert: Snow Possible Nov. 13, Lows Near 23°

Rain could mix with snow Friday morning before temperatures plunge into the 20s overnight.

Champaign, IL · 15h

WCIA

One hurt in early morning crash on I-57 in Coles County

COLES COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — One person was hurt in a three-vehicle crash in Coles County early Tuesday morning. The crash happened at in the northbound lanes at Milepost 198, between Arcola and Mattoon, around 2 a.m. Officials with the Illinois State Police said Troopers are investigating the crash and did not provide any details […]

Coles County, IL · 2d

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Nurse practitioner focuses on preventive care in Decatur

DECATUR — HSHS Medical Group Family & Internal Medicine - Mound Road, 176 W. Mound Road in Decatur, will welcome a transferring family nurse practitioner. Carmen Blomquist, MSN, APRN, is relocating from another HSHS Medical Group health practice to family medicine in Decatur. She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who provides preventive care and helps patients manage acute and chronic conditions.

Decatur, IL · 3d

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Where Her Story Started: Paige Robinson Gets Her Name On The Okaw Valley Court

Bethany is home to roughly 1,200 people… and Paige Robinson scored more than twice that many points in her college career, one that took her to the professional ranks and abroad. This afternoon, the gym where it all started got her name. Okaw Valley CUSD #302 dedicated the basketball...

Bethany, IL · 13h

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Urbana student accused of threatening to shoot school staff, plant bomb

URBANA, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Urbana police were called to Circle Academy Wednesday after a student threatened to shoot school staff and to put an explosive device in the school. Officers investigated after making contact with the student at the school. No weapons, ammunition, or bombs were found. No one was injured.

Urbana, IL · 1d

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Cleanup continues, road closures expected following Mattoon building collapse

MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — The Mattoon Fire Chief said several roads in the city will be closed for about two weeks while crews clean up a building that collapsed earlier this year. Chief Jeff Hilligoss said cleanup will begin Monday, Nov. 16. The following roads will be closed until the work is completed: Westbound Prairie […]

Mattoon, IL · 16h

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Family displaced after Decatur house fire

DECATUR, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - A family was displaced after a house fire in Decatur Wednesday night. The Decatur Fire Department was called out for a house fire in the 1000 block of E Main at 9 p.m. They found heavy smoke coming from the first and second floors and flames...

Decatur, IL · 20h

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Aiming to break the cycle of homelessness, Urbana’s Hope Village will welcome residents soon

URBANA — A new community of small homes in Urbana — designed for people who are chronically homeless with complex medical needs — plans to welcome its first residents later this month. With 24 one-bedroom homes located in north Urbana just south of I-74, Hope Village aims...

Urbana, IL · 1d

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Champaign discusses emergency plans for city’s homeless population

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — City council discussed a proposal Tuesday night aimed at keeping Champaign’s unsheltered homeless population warm and indoors this winter. Council documents show the “Proposed Winter Emergency Shelter Program” suggests the city use $500,000 of its Homeless Prevention Blueprint fund to pay for 60 hotel or motel rooms. This year’s point-in-time count […]

Champaign, IL · 2d

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Decatur man charged in machete attack sentenced to prison

MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur man who was arrested earlier this year for attacking another man with a machete was sentenced to prison on Thursday. Court records show 34-year-old Charles Dickerson was sentenced to four years and six months in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Following his prison sentence, he will serve six […]

Decatur, IL · 14h

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Unity, SJO, Oakwood and Salt Fork players earn All-State recognition

Eleven area players received All-State recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association this week. Keegan Germano (Unity), Zeke Young (Monticello) and Cameron Wagner (St. Joseph-Ogden) are three of 11 football players earning spots on the IHSFCA All-State list this fall. URBANA - In Class 1A, Oakwood running back Kyler Johnson and Salt Fork's Zayden Bromley received first-team recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. Fisher defensive back Andrew Todd and Oakwood lineman Walker Enos earned honorable mention nods. Five players from area Class 3A programs made the annual list. St. Joseph-Ogden offensive lineman Cameron Wagner , Unity linebacker Keegan Germano and Monticello receiver Zeke Young were named among Illinois' top small-school players. The Spartans' Lane McKinney earned an honorable mention at quarterback, while the Rockets' Michael Hardin made the list at running back. Lane McKinney St. Joseph-Ogden Michael Hardin Unity From the eastern side of Champaign County, Mahomet-Seymour running back Marco Casillas was the only area player recognized in Class 4A and above. Rounding out the list was St. Thomas More's Sam Kluesner, who earned an honorable mention in 8-man football. Players will be introduced prior of their respective classes state championship game at Hancock Stadium

Oakwood, IL · 1d

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Illinois' 4-game surge meets No. 4 UCLA's unbeaten run in a Rose Bowl showdown

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -- One of the Big Ten's two longest winning streaks is about to be snapped. Illinois, winners of four in a row, visits undefeated and fourth-ranked UCLA on Friday night at

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Emergency temporary road closure announced for rail replacement crossings

DECATUR, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Emergency temporary road closures were announced in Decatur for rail replacement crossings. Norfolk Southern will be performing emergency rail replacement in the 1800 block of West Rock Springs Road starting Thursday, November 12. This emergency work will cause the closure of the rail crossing in the 1800 block of West Rock Springs Road starting at 10 a.m. and continuing to approximately noon on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Decatur, IL · 19h

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Champaign Considers $500K Shelter Plan

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— As temperatures begin to drop, the city of Champaign is considering spending roughly $500,000 to help people experiencing homelessness find shelter this winter. For Thor Solars, who is currently sleeping in a park, that help could make all the difference. "It can happen to anybody, you...

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Illinois is going bowling — but the Illini have bigger goals ahead

The Illini made some history already. Collin Dixon made history Friday night, and Illinois kept its winning streak alive. Dixon caught two touchdown passes against Nebraska to set a new single-season program record with 12 receiving touchdowns. Meanwhile, the Illini defense made several crucial stops down the stretch to secure a 16-13 victory, Illinois’ fourth consecutive win and its third straight season of bowl eligibility.

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Champaign-Urbana Weekend Planner – Planning Ahead for the Holiday Season

While you prepare your Thanksgiving menu, you can start to shift into overall holiday spirit (however you choose) this weekend. Families can choose from many events and activities happening this weekend in Champaign-Urbana. Well, C-U families… it is holiday time. Many of us are making plans for Thanksgiving already, others...

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Champaign Unit 4 spending waiver falls short of votes needed for approval

CHAMPAIGN — The Champaign Unit 4 school district will be added to the state’s list of districts exceeding state-mandated spending increases, after the school board failed to pass a cost cap waiver at its meeting Monday night. The Illinois State Board of Education caps yearly increases on administrative...