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This Adorable Amish Town In Illinois Is A Hidden Foodie Paradise That Rivals Any Big City

You don’t need a plane ticket or a fancy travel agent to find food that genuinely stops you in your tracks. Arthur, Illinois is a small Amish town tucked into Douglas County, and it’s serving up a foodie experience that puts plenty of big-city restaurants to serious shame.

Arthur, IL · 6d
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These 10 Under-The-Radar Illinois Thrift Shops Keep Bargain Hunters Digging For Hours

Paperback books for a quarter each. Three full floors of secondhand stuff stacked inside an old house. A charity shop where your purchase helps pay vet bills for rescue dogs. I could stop right there and you’d probably already be reaching for your car keys. Illinois has a sneaky habit of hiding its best bargains in plain sight, from a former warehouse to a grocery-and-thrift combo.

Carbondale, IL · 8d
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Rantoul Mayor provides statement on Village Administrator’s dismissal

RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — The Village President of Rantoul is speaking out about his decision to relieve the village administrator of his duties. WCIA reported earlier this week that Scott Eisenhauer said he was dismissed “without reason or explanation given.” Two days after the story broke, Village President Samuel Hall released a statement to address […]

Rantoul, IL · 2d

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Champaign Co. Drug Court graduates celebrate new beginnings

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – According to the American Addiction Centers, more than 40 million people battled a substance use disorder in 2024. On Wednesday in Champaign County, families and friends celebrated graduates of a program designed for people looking to turn their lives around.   Joseph Calvert, one of the Champaign County Drug Court graduates, […]

Champaign County, IL · 1d

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UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Ammons defeats Smith for seventh consecutive term in Illinois 103rd District

Update on Nov. 4 at 9:15 a.m. CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – Carol Ammons will remain the Champaign State Rep. for Illinois’ 103rd District, a position she’s held since 2015. These unofficial results show that Ammons, the incumbent representative, defeated candidate Keith Smith with 88.72% of the vote.  CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Incumbent Champaign […]

Champaign, IL · 3d

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Fundraising campaign to help build new pickleball complex in Mahomet

MAHOMET, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Mahomet Community Foundation, in partnership with Mahomet Parks & Recreation, has launched a $300,000 fundraising campaign to help build a new pickleball complex at 13 Acres Park. The project will create more opportunities for residents of all ages to stay active, connect with neighbors, and...

Mahomet, IL · 1d

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UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Rantoul voters give stamp of approval on cannabis dispensaries, at-large voting

RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — Unofficial election results show that voters in Rantoul appear to have approved two separate questions in the 2026 Midterm Election. The first was concerning whether or not the village should eliminate district representation, while the second asked community members if the village should lift a ban on marijuana dispensaries. In July, […]

Rantoul, IL · 1d

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City of Clinton Lowers Tax Rate

For the ninth time in ten years, the City of Clinton is lowering its tax rate. At the Wednesday night Clinton City Council Meeting, Treasurer and Finance Director Clint Lichtenwalter announced that the levy in the community will be increasing to $2,178,893, which is around 9% higher than last year. The tax rate, which is what affects residents, will be decreasing by over 10%. In the last ten years, it’s decreased by almost 45%.

Clinton, IL · 1d

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Water Treatment Expansion Grant In Effingham County Will Help Rural Illinois Residents

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) joined Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) and State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) at the groundbreaking and announcement of $4.5 million in federal funding to support the expansion of EJ Water Cooperative’s Delbert Mundt Water Treatment Plant in Beecher City. The investment will double the facility’s treatment capacity, strengthening access to reliable water service for families, farmers, and businesses across seven Central Illinois counties: Shelby, Effingham, Montgomery, Fayette, Cumberland, Christian, and Clay.

Effingham County, IL · 1d

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City of Clinton Hears Public Concerns Over TIF V

The City of Clinton hosted a public meeting on Wednesday night before the scheduled City Council meeting, which was the first of many public conversations regarding the creation of TIF District V. Gwen Crawford, the City’s TIF Consultant, began the meeting by explaining that the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district’s...

Clinton, IL · 2d

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Understanding the indictment against Illinois Rep. Carol Ammons

A federal grand jury in July indicted Illinois state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, and her husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons, on felony charges that include wire fraud, making false statements and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Both have pleaded not guilty. As of Nov. 4, 2026, Carol and Aaron Ammons...

Illinois · 1d

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Mobile DMV event to be held in Forsyth

FORSYTH, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) and Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) are partnering with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office to host a Mobile DMV event on Monday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Forsyth Public Library, located at 268 S. Elwood St. in Forsyth.

Forsyth, IL · 2d

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U.S. Department of Energy announces $5B loan to boost nuclear power, including in Clinton

CLINTON (25News Now) -The Clinton nuclear power plant is among six Illinois facilities that could benefit from a federal loan commitment of up to $5 billion aimed at modernizing existing nuclear plants and increasing electricity production across three states. The U.S. Department of Energy announced the conditional loan commitment to...

Illinois · 1d

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Community members coming together to help unhoused community in Decatur

DECATUR, ILL. (WICS/WRSP)- The city of Decatur is still working to fill the gap left behind when the Oasis Day and Resource Center suddenly closed. Now the community is coming together to help the unhoused get the resources they need. Community members came together at Central Park in Decatur to...

Decatur, IL · 2d

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2026 General Election results for local and state election

ILLINOIS — The 2026 General Election was held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. As of Wednesday, November 4, all precincts in Christian County had reported their results, and preliminary election results were available. All results remain unofficial. For local offices, County Clerk Jodie Badman, County Treasurer Betty Asmussen, Christian...

Christian County, IL · 3d

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Shelby County General Election Results

Don Tracy (R)- 78%. JB Pritzker & Christian Mitchell (D)- 18% STATEWIDE WINNER. Representative in the General Assembly 107th District. County Coroner (Unexpired 2-Year Term) Regional Superintendent of Schools (Bond, Christian, Effingham, Fayette, & Montgomery Counties) Julie Wollerman (D)- 100% WINNER. Regional Superintendent of Schools (Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar,...

Shelby County, IL · 3d

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Central IL superintendents focus on future plans after some referendums pass, others fail

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — As election results continue to trickle in, we are checking in on school district referendums in Central Illinois. Three of them have passed, and one of them failed, unofficial results show. The referendums were regarding school districts of Champaign, Teutopolis, Thomasboro and Mahomet-Seymour. WCIA followed up with school officials and families […]

Champaign, IL · 1d

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Thomasboro grade school grandparent reacts to referendum failing for fourth time

Editor’s note: A previous version of this article contained errors related to the tax rate and how the revenue from the bond would have been used. The playground was paid for with an IDEA grant, and the gym improvements were paid for by donations. This article has been edited to correct those errors. THOMASBORO, Ill. […]

Thomasboro, IL · 23h

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Associated Press calls US Senate race for Juliana Stratton, gubernatorial race for JB Pritzker

The Associated Press called the Illinois race for the U.S. Senate seat in favor of Democratic candidate Juliana Stratton and the gubernatorial race for incumbent Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker at 7 p.m. Tuesday. At the time the races were called, less than 1% of the vote had been counted, but...

Illinois · 3d

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IDOT’s Tim Hemmen Provides Updates On Area Construction Projects In Interview

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- As part of a series of monthly interviews during construction season, Tim Hemmen, Project Engineer with IDOT District 7, gives updates on area construction projects and road work. Tim gave updates on the progress of the Fayette Avenue Reconstruction Project, stating that demolition of buildings along the south side of Fayette Avenue continues.

Effingham, IL · 1d