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Residents riding MTD more than ever
CHAMPAIGN -- The MTD is reporting a record number of riders for the month of April.
Mayor seeks new judge in court case
CHAMPAIGN -- Mayor Don Gerard is looking to change the dynamics of his court case with ex-girlfriend Laura Huth.
Pension war comes down to two plans
SPRINGFIELD -- State leaders are set to meet Friday to try to reach a deal on pension reform before the Illinois General Assembly returns to...
Our Town home to Monster Jam driver
PAXTON -- He's known worldwide for driving trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds!
Transition begins after previous bank sale
COLES COUNTY -- Bank of America is closing its branches in Mattoon and Charleston.
Sheriff wants to house inmates at closed facility
DWIGHT -- The man with a plan to house inmates at the state's vacant correctional center says he's gaining momentum.
15% of teens suffering sexual abuse in custody
SPRINGFIELD -- A new report finds major problems in the state's youth prisons.
Man accused of eating & not paying
MATTOON -- A man faces charges for skipping out on the tab.
Some lawmakers look to lower college costs
SPRINGFIELD -- A group of lawmakers is trying to make it easier for kids to go to college in Illinois.
Simon pushes transparency bill
SPRINGFIELD -- The state is one step closer to a piece of ethics reform.
Parkland expanding Fine Arts department
CHAMPAIGN -- Parkland College has seen a jump in the number of Fine Arts students.
Just how anonymous IS Crime Stoppers?
CHAMPAIGN -- Shootings became commonplace in the city the past few days.
Our Town business is "on fire!"
PAXTON -- It started out as a hobby, but then he got so good at it, he even had the President on his line.
Man receives 12-years in plea deal
DECATUR -- A man is sentenced to over a decade in prison for his connection to a nightclub shooting.
Woman dies of injuries from accident
SPRINGFIELD -- A woman died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Police need leads in armed bank robbery
SPRINGFIELD -- Police are investigating an armed robbery.
In Perspective: Champaign Shootings
CHAMPAIGN-- Police have updated information on their investigation into five shootings in four days. Deputy Chief Troy Daniels explains why people shouldn't be afraid to come...
Arrest made in fatal hit and run case
Update: 10:07 am, 6/16/13, Sunday DECATUR -- Police say an arrest has been made involving a hit-and-run which killed a toddler.
House Speaker changes pension bill
SPRINGFIELD -- Wednesday House Speaker Mike Madigan made some changes to a pension bill which passed out of the Senate.
Transportation advocacy group wants higher gas tax
SPRINGFIELD -- While prices at the pump may seem high, Triple A says the national average isn't that far off from a year ago.