Rains, Flooding Hit Central Illinois
Heavy rains have caused flooding in several areas, including the Embarras River at Villa Grove, the Vermilion River near Danville and the Sangamon River at Monticello.
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Year-End: No Year Quite Like 2015 In Illinois
A new governor. A long-time House speaker. Court-ordered state spending. It all adds up to a year unlike any other in the state of Illinois' history. Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline talks about 2015 in state politics with Statehouse Bureau Chief Amanda Vinicky.
Scott Air Force Base to Host Possible Farewell Concert
The January 15th performance at Scott Air Force Base in St. Clair County may be the final one for Tops in Blue, a military performance troupe which has been targeted for cancellation by the U-S Air Force.
The History Of Urbana’s Candlestick Lane
Candlestick Lane, a holiday tradition of lights and decorated lawns for 52 years in Urbana, was started after a utility company's decorating contest. Three of the families who started the tradition in 1963 are still in the neighborhood. Participating homes on Grant Place, Eastern Drive, and Fairlawn Drive are expected to keep up their displays through New Year's Eve.
“Dressember”: Fighting Human Trafficking With Just One Dress
Apryl Mayes of Springfield talks about her participation in the Dressember project --- she's wearing the same dress every day this month to raise awareness --- and raise money for --- the fight against human trafficking.