Former central Illinois man among Jan. 6 rioters who were pardoned by Donald Trump
A former Bushnell man and former U.S. Marine living in Ohio who had been convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, ...
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Central IL firefighters take part in ice rescue technician training
Cental Illinois firefighters were doing something a little different for a change at work this week. They took advantage of ...
Central Illinois pawn shop owners, employees charged in retail crime operation
Everson Pierce, 28, is charged with being the organizer of a continuing financial crimes enterprise and for being the manager ...
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How Trump’s 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada could impact Central Illinois farmers
Tariffs and trade are a real concern for farmers, as President Donald Trump is considering imposing a 25% tariff on goods ...
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At 103, lessons still being passed down from central Illinois teacher
If you're looking for the best kept secret in education, you should turn to Helen Lehman. Although she might be 103 years old ...
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Central Illinois towns move to keep 1% grocery tax
SOUTHERN VIEW TOWNSHIP, Ill (WICS) — Some central Illinoisians will continue to pay a grocery tax even after that state tax expires next year. 46 towns across the state have passed their own grocery ...
Cold weather advisory issued as subzero weather moves across north, central Illinois
A cold weather advisory was in effect Saturday to Monday across all of north and central Illinois. Wind chills in Chicago ...
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Central Illinois school is back open after alleged bomb threat is deemed not credible
Superintendent Jay Bennett says the investigation determined that the alleged bomb threat at Tri-Point High School was not ...
Recap: Centralia, Illinois edges Champaign Central
Centralia, Illinois edged Champaign Central 56-54 Friday at Salem, Illinois. Centralia, Illinois (15-2) plays at Waltonville on Saturday, February 1 at 1:30 p.m. MICDS (8-4), after back-to-back losses ...