Two Dead In Fire Near Pawnee

Two people are dead following a fire early Sunday morning in rural Pawnee. Firefighters from Pawnee, Divernon, Taylorville, and other area departments responded to a 911 call around 7:15am Sunday at a home on East 1525 North

Illinois Minimum Wage To Hit $12 An Hour January 1

Another pay raise is coming for minimum wage workers in Illinois. On January 1st, the state’s minimum wage will climb to $12 per hour. It’s the latest increase created by a law signed by Governor JB Pritzker

Farm And Home Supply Acquires Area Big R Stores

A well-known retail outlet in Springfield has been acquired by another chain and will reopen under a new name. The Big R store on North Dirksen Parkway… and two Big R stores in Lincoln and Taylorville… will

Satanic Temple Display Goes Up At Statehouse

Another display is going up in the Illinois Capitol Rotunda, alongside a Christian Nativity scene and a Jewish menorah. The Satanic Temple of Illinois is also putting up its own display here at the holidays… an action

Five Minor Injuries Reported In Icy Decatur Pileup

Five people are recovering from minor injuries after nearly 40 cars were involved in a massive pileup on a Decatur overpass Monday morning. Heavy morning frost created icy conditions on the bridge on 22nd Street in Decatur

New sports gambling laws including remote registration

(The Center Square) – New laws in Illinois will affect sports wagering in one of the biggest markets in the country. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law several gambling measures, one of which will establish March 5