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Man helping a young girl fasten a red life jacket outdoors.
Crime
1 day ago
National water safety month highlights silent dangers of drowning

Red cross urges families to supervise, learn safety skills, and use life jackets to prevent tragedies.

Mugshot-style portrait of a young man with long dreadlocks, neutral expression, wearing a red shirt against a blue background.
Crime
1 day ago
Danville police arrest teen after domestic-related shooting

Victim hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; investigation ongoing.

Smartphone screen showing an incoming call warning: 'Potential Fraud' on a red gradient background, held in a person's hands as they swipe.
Crime
1 day ago
Sheriff’s office warns residents of phone scams impersonating deputies

Scammers are using fake calls and spoofed numbers to demand payments, sheriff’s office says.

Three people in a canoe on calm water wearing bright orange life jackets, paddling with red oars.
Lifestyle
1 day ago
Summer camp for youth with epilepsy returns to east-central Illinois

CamPossible 2026 offers fun, confidence-building activities at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center in Hudson.

Young girl wearing over-ear headphones with eyes closed, absorbed in music.
Community
2 days ago
OSF audiologist warns parents in east-central Illinois about children’s hearing loss

Experts say noise exposure, earbuds, and untreated infections can contribute to long-term hearing issues.

Night exterior of Charles Schwab Field Omaha with illuminated sign atop the stadium and lit entry stairs below, viewed from the street at dusk.
News
2 days ago
Illini baseball earns No. 9 Seed, open Big Ten Tournament against Iowa

Illinois begins postseason play Tuesday in Omaha as revamped tournament format debuts.

Car hit by a train Monday after trying to go around the arm.
Crime
2 days ago
Traffic restored After two-vehicle crash closes IL Route 49

Northbound and southbound lanes temporarily detoured near Edgar County; no injuries reported.

Crime
2 days ago
Champaign man arrested after overnight shooting incident

Police say no injuries were reported after argument escalated on West Springfield Avenue.

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