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Decatur fire

East Central Illinois Region

Vacant Decatur house damaged by fire

DECATUR -- A vacant house suffered severe damage as a result of an early morning fire Sunday in Decatur. The Decatur Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 1628 E. Hickory Street at 4:41 a.m. Sunday morning. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire throughout the house and fire venting through the roof and several windows. The residence had been vacant and boarded up for an indeterminate amount of time. There was no indication of occupants inside the house, […]

todayDecember 21, 2025 94 12 10

Illinois leaders AI

Capitol News Illinois

Illinois leaders ‘won’t back down’ following Trump EO on AI regulation

State Rep. Bob Morgan on the floor of the Illinois House in 2024. CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) — Illinois lawmakers vowed to keep fighting for protections against artificial intelligence after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to shield tech companies from state laws. Trump’s order targets state regulations, including several in Illinois, that he said are inconsistent with national policy on AI. Critics said Illinois will not be swayed by the influence of “Big Tech.” The order calls on Attorney […]

todayDecember 16, 2025 63

Illinois gas prices

Illinois

Illinois motor fuel tax to rise July 1

SPRINGFIELD -- In just over two weeks, Illinois motorists may notice yet another increase in prices at the pump. The state's annual adjustment to the motor fuel tax will go into effect on July 1. The enacted increases for Fiscal Year 2026, which is part of a broader infrastructure funding strategy, will impact both gasoline and diesel fuel, as well as alternative fuels such as liquefied petroleum gas, liquefied natural gas, and compressed natural gas. The state gas tax will […]

todayJune 14, 2025 202

Illinois

Illinois

Illinois agency compromised in phishing campaign targeting employees

SPRINGFIELD -- An agency of the State of Illinois was the target of a phishing campaign earlier this year, according to a media release made available Friday. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) alerted the media of the incident, pursuant to required mandates set in the Illinois Personal Information Act (815 ILCS 530/12). HFS was made aware that a bad actor was conducting a phishing campaign to target HFS employees, attempting to gain access to their usernames […]

todayJune 9, 2025 128

Nokomis Central Illinois holiday

Illinois

Nokomis council discusses meter replacements

NOKOMIS -- Following a public meeting on the city's budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year and a brief recess, the Nokomis City Council convened its regular meeting at 7:07 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27. Mayor Dylan Goldsmith, Deputy City Clerk Karri Smith, and Commissioners Michael Glenn, Charlie O'Malley, and Scott Arkebauer recorded as present. Commissioner Tisha Morris was absent. No members of the public or visitors were on the docket to speak. Minutes for the special meeting, regular meeting, and […]

todayJune 3, 2025 268

Nokomis Newkomis

Illinois

Newkomis Housing Committee to host meeting

NOKOMIS -- The Newkomis Housing and Real Estate Committee will host an informational meeting for residents of Nokomis and Coalton at The Vault on Tuesday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m. This meeting will discuss a fantastic opportunity for low- to moderate-income families seeking to improve their homes. The Coles County Regional Planning Commission and First Mid Bank & Trust have been awarded a grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago. This program requires a 25 percent match from […]

todayMay 31, 2025 216

Shelbyville Chamber fireworks

East Central Illinois Region

Shelbyville Chamber planning fireworks show

SHELBYVILLE -- The Independence Day holiday will feature a full night sky of fireworks courtesy of the annual fireworks show, presented by the Greater Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce. The show traditionally occurs at the Dam West Recreation Area at sunset, allowing attendees to see a display lighting up the night sky and over Lake Shelbyville. The Chamber traditionally requests donations for the display. This year was no different as Chamber Director Katalyn Dragovan was present at a recent city council […]

todayMay 31, 2025 258

Illinois Governor Governor’s office cuts revenue projection by $500M in latest downward estimate

Capitol News Illinois

Governor’s office cuts budget revenue projection by $500M

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) — Gov. JB Pritzker’s office is now projecting state revenues to come in about a half-billion dollars below the baseline projections assumed during his February budget address. The latest downward revision comes as lawmakers are entering the final two-week stretch to approve a budget before their May 31 deadline amid increasing economic uncertainty. While Pritzker’s office blamed changes made by the Trump administration for revenue shortfalls, the new fiscal reality is almost certain to make passing […]

todayMay 16, 2025 95

Thaddeus Huskey

Illinois

Huskey seeks appointment as Auditor General

SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Legislative Audit Commission (LAC) will have to select a new Auditor General, as current Auditor General Frank Mautino states that he isn't seeking a second term, opting instead for retirement. Amidst that news, a Springfield man who previously worked in the Auditor General's office is now seeking the position he once worked under. A news release received Friday noted that Thaddeus Huskey is putting his name into consideration for the LAC to appoint as its fourth […]

todayMay 5, 2025 241 1 2

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