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Another county allows concealed-carry
SPRINGFIELD -- Another county official is giving the okay for people to carry concealed firearms even though it's not legal yet.
Lincoln's home put on hit list
SPRINGFIELD -- Cuts of all kinds are coming to national historic sites across the United States. Locally, Lincoln's home has been added to the list.
New bus routes
URBANA -- CUMTD will re-route some of its buses because of construction downtown.
Teens spread non-violent message
URBANA -- Teens are singing a different tune saying violence isn't the answer.
Group seeks new leadership
CHAMPAIGN -- The Champaign County Economic Development Corporation needs a new leader.
Link Cards buy twice the groceries at farmers markets
SPRINGFIELD -- Farmers markets during summertime are the place to be in Illinois. Now, thanks to a push by Governor Quinn, more Link Card holders...
Foreclosure settlement to repay residents
SPRINGFIELD -- Around 30,000 Illinois borrowers will receive relief checks this week.
High-rise buildings mean more manpower in an emergency
CHAMPAIGN -- You've seen the construction on campus. More high-rises are coming to town.
Area woman's horoscope predicts big win!
JACKSONVILLE -- One woman is a half-million dollars richer thanks to her horoscope.
Our Town resident writes memoir "With Love"
PAXTON -- Arcelia Watson, of Our Town, is in her 80's and is showing people you're never too old to reach your dreams, even if...
Jail study to take longer & cost more
URBANA -- An assessment of the county jail will take longer than expected and will cost thousands more.
Elderly man's death investigated
Update: 5:10 pm MCLEAN COUNTY -- The name of the man found dead in a pond on his property in rural Lexington has been released.
Playground equipment torched
DECATUR -- Police are investigating arson to playground equipment at Lincoln Park.
Wanted suspects "armed & dangerous"
Update: 3:52 pm CHAMPAIGN -- Police are looking for two suspects they consider armed and dangerous.
Nicotine banned for new hires at hospital
CHARLESTON -- If you're looking for a job at Coles County hospital, you might want to put down that cigarette first.
11th Lincoln leaf discovered
NORMAL -- Two professors from Illinois State University made a unique discovery about our country's 16th president.
People ready for others to speak up about shootings
CHAMPAIGN -- After five shootings in four days, people are pleading, "stop the violence."
Catholics stop support of immigration group
SPRINGFIELD -- A group fighting for immigration reform in Illinois could lose one of its main supporters.
More names to consider in governor's race
SPRINGFIELD -- A man who once had an office at the White House, now wants one at the State House.
BB gun brought to college campus
MATTOON -- Lake Land College police say nobody was in danger when an air soft gun turned up on campus.