A Decatur man is facing multiple charges after police say a hidden camera was discovered inside a women's restroom at a local restaurant. According to investigators, employees contacted police on August 2nd after finding suspicious devices in the restroom. Police say the devices were located under a sink and behind a m...

As Central Illinois families finish up their back-to-school shopping, there is a little financial help available this week. Illinois' 2026 back-to-school sales-tax holiday is underway through Sunday, August 16. During the temporary tax break, the state sales-tax rate on qualifying school supplies is reduced from 6.25 p...

The Chicago Bears are putting their focus on a potential new stadium in Hammond, Indiana. During Thursday's annual media availability, Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren said the organization is concentrating its efforts on developing a new stadium in Hammond. The team is evaluating two potential locations - Lost Mar...

The Illinois State Fair gets underway today in Springfield, with the gates opening at 7 a.m. Opening day is being celebrated as County Fair and Horse Racing Day, with more than 70 county fair queens and representatives from 105 county fairs and expositions from across Illinois taking part in the festivities. Among toda...

The Decatur Park District is unveiling major upgrades at Garfield Park, part of a one-point-five-million-dollar improvement project aimed at giving families more places to play, gather, and stay active. The work includes a new playground, updated basketball courts, and additional park amenities designed to refresh the ...