Illinois Veterans Home unveils new monument

QUINCY (WGEM) - Saturday, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, a new monument was unveiled that honors the musical tradition of Drum and Bugle Corps. For about 50 years, the Gem City was home to a Drum Corps scene with a number of groups like the Sons …

7 Texas shelter dogs killed in Illinois car fire

The van was transporting rescue dogs from Texas. Four dogs survived the fire, with one of them recovering in an animal hospital from serious burns. MADISON COUNTY, Illinois — Two Texas dog shelters are mourning the loss of seven dogs, after a transport van …

Multiple dogs die after transport van catches fire in Madison County, Illinois

Bret Bielema Reveals Mind Games to Keep Illinois Locker Room Intact in Honest Transfer Portal Admission

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is in uncharted waters. The season is yet to start, and his program is already getting some hype in the rankings. Of course, when you come off a 10-win season in the Big 10 (5th in the conference), there’s bound to be more …

A Dangerous heat wave takes over Central Illinois

A dangerous heat wave has moved into Central Illinois. Conditions between now and at least Tuesday will be hot and humid enough to cause heat related illnesses. A Heat Advisory is in effect until 7 pm on Tuesday. Sunday will likely be our hottest day in …

3 hurt in fiery crash in Dolton, Illinois

Highway Mayhem: Trucker From Sanctuary State Illinois Arrested After Baltimore Shooting Spree

America's highways have become not just a mess but a national security threat, as the Biden–Harris regime oversaw a four-year surge in migrants obtaining non-domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs). The situation has grown so dire that …

Purdue lands commitment from 2026 Illinois offensive lineman

Purdue football added another piece to its offensive line haul in the 2026 recruiting class, landing a commitment from East St. Louis (Ill.) offensive tackle Terrell Berryhill today. Berryhill was offered by the Boilermakers earlier this week after his …

Illinois 64 railroad crossing in Ogle County set to close for maintenance

New tax hikes are coming to Illinois soon. Here's what's increasing and when

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed several new budget bills earlier this month, allowing tax changes to take place starting July 1. Here's a look into what those tax changes will look like. Sports betting: In an effort to raise approximately $36 million …