Chicago hit hardest by Wednesday storms, Central Illinois barely hit

The majority of severe storms that passed through Illinois Wednesday afternoon and evening brought hail, damaging winds and spawned isolated tornadoes. Read More

Bloomington-Normal 'Cop On Top' raises $9,000 for Special Olympics

Bloomington-Normal's 'Cop On Top' event was another huge success this year. Read More

Coroner releases name of man who died in pond

McLean County Coroner Beth Kimmerling said the man who died on his property while fishing Tuesday was Darwin Punke, 83 of rural Lexington. Read More

Obituaries: Almanza, Joaquin, Kaeb

Obituaries for Jose Almanza, Isreal Joaquin and Adeline Kaeb. Read More

Biggest severe weather threat moves out of Central Illinois

Another round of severe weather is possible late Wednesday night across Central Illinois Read More

Wirtz Beverage breaks ground on Lexington warehouse

Construction of a new $8 million warehouse is underway in Lexington where Wirtz Beverage is building its 'Heartland Headquarters.' Read More

WJBC wins National Edward R. Murrow for Overall Excellence

For just the second time, WJBC AM/FM is the winner of the National Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence. Read More

Davis: NSA records might be too much information, distraction

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) said he is concerned the National Security Agency's seizing of ordinary American's phone records could be a case of too much information. Read More

Central Illinois braces for strong storms

Forecasters say hot weather could give way to violent storms across parts of Illinois and are warning residents to be prepared for strong winds, hail and even tornadoes. Read More

Tazewell County man gets 27 years for drug deaths

A 19-year-old from Tazewell County was sentenced to 27 years in prison for the methadone deaths of two central Illinois men. Read More