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deadly crash fatal crash Pana Menard County

Christian County

State police investigate fatal crash in Pana

PANA – The Illinois State Police Division of Internal Investigation is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Christian County. On July 29, 2026, at approximately 6:15 a.m., ISP SWAT was executing a search warrant in Tower Hill. While executing the warrant, officers observed an occupied vehicle down the street that was believed to be related to the residence being searched. When approached by a Christian County deputy, the vehicle fled. A deputy briefly pursued the vehicle but stopped pursuing due […]

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Nokomis City Council Christopher Hale

Montgomery County

Nokomis council hires interim chief

NOKOMIS — The City of Nokomis hired an interim Chief of Police during its Monday, July 27 meeting. Meanwhile, city leaders continue to work through weeks of turmoil in the police department and increased scrutiny of area law enforcement finances. The council unanimously approved the hiring of Christopher Hale of Mt. Zion to lead the department on an interim basis. Hale could eventually be named the city’s permanent chief of police. City officials spent about 90 minutes in closed session […]

todayJuly 31, 2026 34

IDOT road construction Illinois 8 Route 8

Peoria County

Route 8 refurfacing in Peoria County starting Monday

PEORIA COUNTY — The Illinois Department of Transportation is set to begin a resurfacing project on Route 8 that will close lanes in parts of Peoria County starting next week. The project starts Monday, August 3. Crews will first focus on a stretch of Route 8 from Taylor Road to the Interstate 474 overpass near Edwards. A later phase of the project will run from Texas Road near Oak Hill to Taylor Road. IDOT says the project will include milling, […]

todayJuly 31, 2026 66

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Macon County

Decatur teen denied pretrial release in shooting death

DECATUR -- An 18-year-old accused in the January shooting death of his father will remain in custody. This comes after a judge denied pretrial release, according to court documentation. Zachariah Wikoff, 46, was shot and killed January 18 near East Wood Street and South Maffit Street. Following an investigation, the Decatur Police Department would arrest his son, Xzavier Wikoff, on May 14 in connection with the shooting. A sworn statement would reveal that detectives spoke with a man who was […]

todayJuly 31, 2026 42

Illinois Missouri back-to-school tax holiday

Illinois

Illinois back-to-school tax holiday returns

Illinois shoppers will get a break on clothing, footwear and school supplies for 10 days this summer as the state’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday returns from Aug. 7 through Aug. 16, 2026. During that period, the state’s share of sales tax drops from 6.25% to 1.25% on qualifying purchases. The holiday applies to clothing and footwear priced under $125 per item, as well as eligible school supplies with no price cap. Qualifying clothing includes items such as coats, shirts, […]

todayJuly 30, 2026 34

Bret Michaels

St. Clair County

Bret Michaels concert at Fair St. Clair cancelled

BELLEVILLE – Fair St. Clair has announced that Bret Michaels will not be performing on Friday at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park after a medical issue forced him to step away from touring for several weeks. According to fair organizers, Michaels suffered severe kidney pain after a recent show in Spokane, Washington. He was later diagnosed with a complicated obstructing kidney stone requiring surgery. His physician, Dr. Abby Borhan, said Michaels underwent a successful procedure. However, he has been advised to avoid […]

todayJuly 29, 2026 91

Illinois Sports Hall of Fame

Sangamon County

Illinois Sports Hall of Fame coming in 2028

SPRINGFIELD -- A letter of intent was signed last week at Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe to build the Illinois Sports Hall of Fame. The facility will be built on roughly four to six acres of the facility grounds. There is a target for a grand opening in the summer of 2028. The project is a joint venture of Indiana entrepreneur Tim Turpin and Legacy Pointe ownership. However, Turpin said that the actual blueprints have yet to be drawn. […]

todayJuly 28, 2026 41

Jeff Rogers

Illinois

Rogers to lead Illinois Press Association

SPRINGFIELD -- Jeff Rogers will become the next president and chief executive officer of the Illinois Press Association, IPA Board President Jim Slonoff announced last week. Rogers will also remain as executive director of the Illinois Press Foundation. He started his leadership role with the Illinois Press Association on Tuesday, July 21, focusing on member relations and programming, with an emphasis on growing the organization and its role in the state’s changing journalism infrastructure. He replaces Steve Jameson, who left […]

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1st MidAmerica

Sangamon County

1st MidAmerica expands to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD -- 1st MidAmerica Credit Union announced last Wednesday the development of its newest branch in Springfield. The branch's address will be 800 W. Stanford Avenue, next door to OnTrack Car Wash. The development furthers the credit union's commitment to meeting members where they are. It will also expand access to convenient, relationship-focused financial support with another location in Illinois. The branch features a design that reflects the evolving needs of members while maintaining the personalized service that has defined […]

todayJuly 28, 2026 46

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