The Sangamon County Coroner has released the names of four individuals killed in a tragic crash at an after-school program in Chatham.
During the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend, a surprise participant crossed the finish line. Chex, a local dog, escaped his owner’s yard and joined the marathon course, running alongside participants and crossing the finish line at Memorial Stadium. Race organizers allowed Chex to continue, and after completing the course, volunteers ensured he was safely reunited with his owner.
The Big Ten Conference has unveiled the 2025-26 men’s basketball schedule, confirming that Illinois will continue with a 20-game conference slate. Each team will play three opponents both home and away, and 14 opponents once—seven at home and seven on the road.
A 44-year-old woman from Chatham, Illinois, has been identified as the driver involved in a fatal crash at an after-school program on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at the YNOT Outdoors Summer Camp in the 300-block of Breckenridge Road. The vehicle struck multiple individuals outside the building before crashing through the structure and exiting through the opposite wall.
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton has received a significant endorsement in her bid for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by retiring Senator Dick Durbin.
The Illinois State Police (ISP) are continuing their investigation into a devastating crash that killed four children and injured six others at an after-school center in Chatham on Monday afternoon.
International businessman and university instructor R. Cary Capparelli announced Monday morning that he will seek the Republican nomination for the United States Senate from Illinois in the upcoming election.
Illinois basketball secured a major addition Monday morning as Andrej Stojakovic officially committed to the Illini. The announcement came just 30 minutes after his decision.
The Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation, in collaboration with local Jewish organizations and academic partners, will host a special screening of the powerful documentary SATURDAY October 7th on May 6, at 5:00 p.m. The event will take place at the University of Illinois Psychology Building, Room 23, located at 603 E Daniel Street.
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is excited to announce the selection of new probationary police officers for the Detroit Police Department (DPD). These individuals will be sworn in on Wednesday, April 30, at 9 a.m., during a special ceremony at City Hall Council Chambers.