Illinois Mushroom Hunter Heard Tree Snap & Then a Chilling Scream

It's that wonderful time of year in Illinois when mushroom hunting thrives. Unfortunately, the effort to find mushrooms turned into a chilling encounter for one Illinois man who heard trees snap and then he heard a blood-curdling scream. I came across …

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: DACC splits with Illinois Central

EAST PEORIA — Danville Area Community College shortstop Ella Myers drove in three runs as the Jaguars won game two, salvaging a split against Illinois Central. Myers had a 2-run double in the first and a RBI-single in the second as DACC won the second game …

Heavy rainfall brings possible flooding and flash flooding for Central Illinois

The Storm Team has issued a Weather Alert for possible flooding and flash flooding. Portions of Central Illinois are under a Flood Watch until Sunday, including Springfield, Decatur, and Champaign. The rain will arrive this afternoon and will likely …

Former Illini WR Pat Bryant talks NFL Draft, Illinois’ biggest rival

Trump administration reverses decision concerning education funding for Illinois schools

The Trump administration has reversed a prior decision by the U.S. Department of Education, revoking Illinois’ approval to extend the liquidation of $77.25 million in federal pandemic relief funds. This decision, announced on March 28, affects funds …

Meet the winners of Illinois Mr. and Ms. Basketball for 2025

Gurnee Warren sophomore Jaxson Davis and Chicago Whitney Young senior Destiny Jackson were named the 2025 Mr. and Ms. Basketball announced Friday by the Chicago Tribune in collaboration with the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association. Davis becomes the …

Illinois State, UFISU Tenure-Track Faculty Union Reach Tentative Agreement

Illinois State University and United Faculty of ISU (UFISU), the Union that represents non-administrative tenured and tenure-track Illinois State faculty, are pleased to announce that the parties have reached a tentative contract agreement. The agreement …

Planned Parenthood of Illinois Offers Free Walk-In STI Testing

The most common symptom of an STI is none at all, which is why knowing your status is essential. Planned Parenthood of Illinois celebrates STI Awareness Month on April 23 by offering a free walk-in clinic at health centers statewide, including in …

Tornado Watch and Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southern Illinois, western Kentucky and southeast Missouri

PADUCAH, Ky. (WSIL) -- A tornado watch has been issued for portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky and southeast Missouri until 10 p.m. due to the incoming threat of severe weather. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has also been issued for a portion of …

Meet the winners of Illinois Mr. and Ms. Basketball for…