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News coverage from Champaign, Coles, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Effingham, Fayette, Logan, Macon, McLean, Moultrie, Piatt, and Shelby counties in Illinois.

Macon County

Harristown under boil order advisory

HARRISTOWN — Parts of Harristown are under a boil water advisory after a water main break, according to Village President Misty Peters. Village officials had not said Sunday when repairs would be completed or when the advisory could be lifted. The advisory affects the following areas: All residents on Indus Drive All residents east of U.S. Route 36 West Main Street east of U.S. Route 36 Gravel Pit Road Westway Drive Anchor Road Wyan Street Wyckles Road Residents in the […]

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Effingham County

Champaign County woman dies in interstate crash in Effingham County

NEAR EFFINGHAM -- On Friday at approximately 4:19 a.m., the Effingham County Sheriff’s Department and the Illinois State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on I-57 southbound, approximately three miles south of Effingham. Officers arrived and found a female deceased in the vehicle. She was identified as Alyashailyassa Muhammad, 20, of Dewey in rural Champaign County. Coroner Kim Rhodes and Deputy Coroner Lauren Heuerman responded to the scene. Preliminary information indicated Muhammad was traveling southbound on I-57 and lost control […]

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Champaign County

Champaign announces Fifth St., Kirby Ave. closures

CHAMPAIGN — The City of Champaign will close one block of Fifth Street and part of Kirby Avenue for road work. Fifth Street will close between Daniel Street and Chalmers Street near campus. Drivers who use that stretch should plan another route and allow extra travel time. Kirby Avenue will have a lane closed between Waverley Drive and Cambridge Drive. The city says this is part of regular maintenance and improvement work. The lane closure may disrupt normal traffic, especially […]

August 6, 2026 77

Champaign County

Mahomet shifts to faster water billing

MAHOMET -- Water and wastewater customers in the Village of Mahomet will see slightly higher bills this fall. The village is moving to a billing cycle that reflects the previous month’s actual usage instead of charges from two months earlier. In an August 1 letter to customers, the village said the change is intended to give residents more timely and accurate information about their water use. Under the current system, an August bill reflects June usage. Once the transition is […]

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Champaign County

Champaign Fire responds to explosion

CHAMPAIGN -- A residential explosion required the response of the Champaign Fire Department over the weekend, according to a news release Monday. The department responded to a single-family residence that exploded and caught fire in the 2700 block of Judith Drive on Sunday afternoon. Fire crews would remain on the scene extinguishing small fires that remain in the debris. The response would follow a report from a neighbor of a single-story home that exploded and was on fire. Once on […]

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DeWitt County

Illinois Extension accepting applications for fall Master Gardener program

CLINTON — Gardeners looking to expand their skills and make a meaningful impact in their communities are invited to apply for the Fall 2026 University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Training Program. Master Gardener training will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 8 through Nov. 24. at the DeWitt County Extension office, 1160 IL 54, Suite B, in Clinton. This adaptive model enables participants to incorporate the online coursework into their busy schedules while also attending […]

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Coles County

Lake Land summer 2026 medical assistant graduation

MATTOON -- Lake Land College celebrated the Summer 2026 Medical Assistant Program graduates at an annual pinning ceremony. During the ceremony, several graduates received awards for displaying professionalism, confidence, and clinical excellence in the Medical Assistant Program. The Clinical Excellence Award was presented to Madisyn Crafton, Sullivan. The awards for Overall Most Improved Student were presented to Shaylee McGahey, Trilla, and Alexius Williams, Charleston. The Outstanding Student Achievement awards were presented to Kerri Junghanel, Effingham, and Jennifer Williams, Windsor. Lake […]

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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 […]

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Capital Area Region

‘American Pickers’ returning to Illinois this fall

The History Channel series American Pickers will return to Illinois in September to film new episodes. The documentary follows antique collectors as they travel the country in search of rare, historic and unusual items. The show features skilled pickers who look for pieces that have a connection to American history. This could range from vintage signs and toys to old motorcycles and gas station memorabilia. American Pickers is looking for private collections with rare, historic or unusual items. They include […]

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Harristown under boil order advisory

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Champaign announces Fifth St., Kirby Ave. closures

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