Although we continue to pass dates that say we should be into Fall, the hot weather just won't quite let go. We are in for another hot snap--although this one is expected to be quite a bit shorter. Today we are looking at mostly sunny skies with a high of 92. Then, mostly clear skies for tonight with a low of 70. We...

The Illinois Office of the Auditor General has released its follow-up performance audit of the Department of Children and Family Services. The report said children in DCFS care were not receiving required health screenings. State Rep. Jed Davis noted that DCFS was unable to provide 82% of the required home safety check...

A Republican state lawmaker and the governor took a photo with a constituent at the DuQuoin State Fair after its opening, which apparently was used to create an AI-generated photo of the two officials that sparked threatening comments about the lawmaker. Republican state Rep. Dave Severin said he connected with a const...

(McLean Co., IL) -- A Downs man is serving prison time for a deadly drunk driving crash last year in McLean County. Caleb Lawson was sentenced to 12 years last week for aggravated driving under the influence and leaving the scene of the crash. Authorities say the crash happened last October, when Lawson slammed into a ...

(Stephenson Co., IL) -- Authorities are investigating a deadly crash involving cattle in Stephenson County. Authorities say the accident happened early yesterday, when a vehicle hit multiple cattle near West Loran and South Lott roads. Three people in the vehicle were sent to the hospital, where one of them died. Two c...