National civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci released a statement Tuesday following the Illinois House’s ...

A man biked over train tracks and was hit by a freight train in Effingham on May 14. We now know his identity.Effingham ...

A death investigation is currently underway at Southwind Park in Springfield.Police are on the scene and are actively working ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) — Firefighters extinguished a kitchen fire at a single-family home today; no injuries were reported.

A house fire early Thursday morning displaced residents after a heating lamp in a garage chicken coop ignited a blaze, ...

Central Illinois is in the midst of a hot and stormy weather pattern with Weather Alerts for both Thursday and Friday.

The Decatur Police Department is urging drivers to buckle up as part of the national "Click It or Ticket – Drive Sober or Get ...

Potbelly Corporation, has announced the opening of its newest location on Springfield's west side.This marks the brand's ...

Springfield Police have arrested a suspect in connection with two armed robberies at the Land of Lincoln Credit Union.

Chuck Pell, of CJP Architects Incorporated, said this master plan could allow more residential units to be built downtown. He said having more living spaces in the downtown area will increase its ...

Construction is moving forward on the Scheels Sports Park. It's a story we've been covering for the past few years...From its ...

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS — Springfield's new master plan to enhance downtown Springfield takes another step forward. Aldermen voted Tuesday to approve the draft proposed last year. City officials said ...