News Local/State
Part Of Mattoon Evacuated Due To Flooding From Heavy Rains
Authorities are evacuating homes in the Coles County town of Mattoon due to flooding following heavy rains.
WILL-AM
WILL AM 580 Live Stream
News Local/State
Report Recommends New $278M Facility To End Legionnaires’ at Quincy Vets’ Home’
A task force is recommending the State of Illinois build a new facility at the veterans’ home in downstate Quincy where there’s been repeated Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks.
News Local/State
Illinois Issues: On Y-Block Plans, Governor At Odds With Local Businesses
There’s a battle brewing in the seat of state government. But it’s not a traditional debate over policy and politics, it’s about land. Governor Bruce Rauner is attempting to leave a lasting imprint on Springfield, despite push-back from downtown business owners and some city officials.
News Local/State
Tickets On Sale, Full Lineup Announced For 2018 Ebertfest
"Interstellar", a science fiction movie presented on 70 millimeter film and "Columbus", a director’s debut that makes use of the modern architecture of an Indiana town are the final movies to be announced for the 20th annual Roger Ebert’s Film Festival.
News Local/State
State Still Owes Host Cities Money For State Fairs
Planning for the Illinois State Fair is in full swing. But the state of Illinois has yet to pay all the costs for last year’s fair, and the one before.
News Local/State
Flash Index Indicates Illinois Economy Continues To Grow
The Flash Index to the Illinois economy was at 104.5 for March — a slight dip from the previous month, but remaining in the same 104 to 105 point range that it’s been in for about two years.
News Local/State
Concern Grows Over Antibiotic Resistance
The issue of antibiotic resistance is a growing concern for many health professionals.
News Local/State
New Pilot Program Brings Competency Learning To Urbana High School
Urbana High School is a participant in a new statewide pilot program that allows students to demonstrate their knowledge through practical applications inside and outside the classroom.
News Local/State
No April Fooling: Snow Forecast For Sunday PM
The National Weather Service predicts two to five inches of "accumulation snow" for central Illinois on Sunday afternoon and evening.
News Local/State
Amish Attraction Could Boost East Central Illinois Tourism
Organizers of a planned Amish-themed attraction in east-central Illinois are hoping the project can boost the region's tourism.
