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On Monday, the City of Decatur started a roughly month-long process of flushing hydrants across the area.wcia.com/news/macon-cou…

Many of America’s most common jobs pay well below the U.S. average, new federal data shows. wcia.com/news/national/…

The Macon County Fairgrounds were full of cattle trailers, kids with curry combs and spray bottles and all breeds of cattle this weekend. wcia.com/news/macon-cou…

It’s only May, but some lawmakers are already thinking about changing our clocks back in November. If Congress acts quickly enough on a bill praised by President Trump, the clocks may not change at all. wcia.com/news/national/…

Nearly $200,000 in improvements is coming to Lake Springfield Center Park.wcia.com/news/sangamon-…

Planet Fitness is bringing back its High School Summer Pass program, offering teens free access to its gyms nationwide. wcia.com/news/national/…

Three agencies and organizations across Champaign County recently announced new furry friends that will be assisting them going forward. wcia.com/news/champaign…

WalletHub released a report showcasing the average number of delinquent mortgage loans, using its own user data, between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026. wcia.com/news/national/…

Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been arrested on domestic abuse charges by the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department. wcia.com/news/national/…

Police are still investigating after a chaotic 24 hours in Decatur over the weekend. wcia.com/news/macon-cou…

As millennials get older, ageism in the job market is becoming a concern. A new trend that Business Insider has dubbed the "resume Botox" has emerged. wcia.com/news/national/…

UPDATE: The Illinois Capitol Complex is back to normal operations after the Secretary of State Police said a "suspicious device" was found in the parking lot Tuesday morning. wcia.com/news/breaking-…

Both the Paris Fire and Police Departments responded to a fire on the front porch of a house Monday afternoon.

Modern air conditioning keeps people comfortable during sweltering summer months, but it was created by an engineer in New York for an entirely different purpose. wcia.com/celebrate-250/…

If you've ever thought about breaking a sweat on Memorial Day, the "Murph" workout is something to check out. wcia.com/news/champaign…

There is an active police presence outside of the William G. Stratton Building in Springfield on Tuesday. wcia.com/news/breaking-…

The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, continuing a more than century-old tradition. The three-day competition begins Tuesday and concludes Thursday night. wcia.com/news/national/…

In honor of Memorial Day, one Monticello man made it his mission to recognize a WWI soldier. wcia.com/news/piatt-cou…

An estimated 100 million people may qualify for a class action lawsuit against Google. wcia.com/news/national/…

The Village of Forsyth is planning to renovate its Veterans Memorial, and officials said community members have the chance to make their own mark on the project. wcia.com/news/macon-cou…