As Primient continues to expand its food-processing operations in Decatur, private equity firm KPS Capital Partners said it has taken steps to turn its controlling stake into sole ownership of the company.
Four people are dead and another seriously injured in a collision along Interstate 57 near Tuscola.
The unofficial start of summer is upon us, making it the ideal time to celebrate May as National Hamburger Month.
Memorial Day will be observed Monday, May 27, with a ceremony at Graceland Cemetery in Decatur.
A public graveside service with full military rites for fallen World War IIÂ soldier Harold Poulter of Charleston has been scheduled for 2 p.m. June 4 in the Janesville Cemetery.
Cold Stone Creamery, located at 3727 N. Woodford St., began serving its homemade ice cream this week.
Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Decatur Earthmover Credit Union have given $100,000 in grants to area organizations and services for equipment and training in honor of Emergency Medical Services Week.Â
Showers and storms will be common across Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana Friday. Heavy rain and lightning are likely and damaging wind and hail are expected in spots. Isolated tornadoes and flooding can't be ruled out. Get the latest on timing here.
Teen suffers extensive injuries when he was hit by a car Friday on his way home from work.
It's the second such alleged attack at HSHS St. Mary's Hospital within five months.Â
Students at Dennis Lab School showed off their project-based learning for the year with presentations on Thursday.Â
She got 80 days in jail but, with credit for time spent in custody, the sentence was over as soon as it was imposed.Â
Local superintendents Travis Roundcount of Mount Zion school district and Cheryl Warner of Warresnburg-Latham honored for their achievements.Â
Nearly 44 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more for the Memorial Day holiday and the unofficial start of summer, according to AAA.
Our editorial board weighs in on the best and worst news from the past week. Up next:Â the Illinois Election Code;Â fur-bearing mammals legislation; and more.
Main Street Elementary School students spent Wednesday at Forest Park in Shelbyville with Shelbyville High School students, learning sports skills and having fun.Â
EPA money targeted at contaminated "brownfield" locations.Â
Police said he was waving gun around in time to music when the victim told him to hand it back to her, and the weapon fired.Â
Dual credit courses that allow high school students to also earn college credit are proving to be successful at Richland Community College.Â
The 2018 Farm Bill expired in September, and a year ago the U.S. agriculture industry was hoping Congress would start considerations to replace it. But that did not happen.
Severe weather is expected to sweep though Central Illinois overnight, with several counties also warned that widespread blowing dust could create dangerous travel conditions.Â
Redevelopment and rebuilding will offer a modern new look but on a slimmed down campus serving less patients.Â
Police say they have traced and spoken to the Decatur woman depicted in the footage.Â
Caterpillar has agreed to pay $800,000 after a federal investigation found the company discriminated against a total of 60 Black applicants for jobs at its Decatur factory.
Between 2019 and 2022, Illinois saw 49 nursing homes closures and just three openings, leading to the loss of some 2,500 nursing home beds statewide.
Damaging winds, hail and possible tornadoes are expected as the line of storm pushes eastward across the state.
City budget officials are preparing a menu of options, including a 5% cut in non-personnel general fund spending, another 5% in cuts and "potential revenue opportunities."Â
Noncitizen voting, already illegal in federal elections, becomes a centerpiece of 2024 GOP messaging
Republicans are introducing legislation and fall ballot measures, ensuring the issue will remain in voters' minds in the months ahead.
Northwest Illinois, including the Quad Cities, is most at risk for storms with damaging winds, hail, and potential tornadoes.
Police said she laughed in the wake of a collision that left a teenage motorcyclist fighting for his life.Â
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Illinois lawmakers missed a self-imposed Friday deadline for passing a budget, but they had approved more than 250 bills this week as of Friday afternoon.
The Illinois Senate on Friday unanimously passed legislation allowing the Secretary of State’s Office to create and issue digital identification cards and driver’s licenses.Â
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The Mount Zion boys track & field team advanced four events to Saturday's Class 2A finals during prelims on Friday.
Corey Parker built a high school powerhouse and coached a first-round pick at Toledo. Now he's trying to do similar things as a position coach with the Illini.
Millikin announced women's basketball coach Olivia Lett is leaving the program for another position and it will begin a search for a new coach immediately.
Tuscola put itself in position for a strong team finish by qualifying nine individuals for finals on Saturday.
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Documentaries can put viewers into situations they'd most likely never encounter, such as rock climbing, big-wave surfing and flying a fighter jet.
Big fans of Costco will tell you that good buys justify the cost of membership. Learn how to maximize the value on the PennyWise podcast.
On the Across the Sky podcast, we delve into the complexities of forecasting seasonal trends and the impact of climate change with special guest Jan Dutton, a meteorologist from Prescient Weather.
Authors, journalists and filmmakers take what may seem mundane or complicated and bring it to life through engaging storytelling. Each year, I highlight interviews that stuck with me throughout the year.
Gift boxes are a fun way to surprise your kids while squeezing in some at-home learning. These educational gift boxes will keep your kids engaged and make picking up reading, art, or STEM skills more fun.
A 62-year-old kindergarten teacher in Japan adopted the dog from an animal shelter in 2008, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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The loud, conspiracy-minded opposition stampeded Republican committee members away from the bill.Â
Whether Puerto Rico should be granted statehood is a hot topic in Washington. That's because, if the island became America's 51st state, it would likely result in two more Democratic senators and a handful of new Democratic representatives.
For 107 years, Puerto Ricans have lived as second-class U.S. citizens.
