Public schools in Illinois are administered and funded on all levels: local, state, and federal. Superintendent Mark Jontry, who oversees schools in McLean, Livingston, Logan, and DeWitt Counties ...

PONTIAC — Within its first decade of operation, the Underground Railroad was estimated to have helped about 100,000 enslaved ...

Bridget Jones’s fictional flat could have nearly tripled in price since the first film depicting the character was released in 2001, according to calculations by a property website. Rightmove ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Federal investigators say an “aggressive” deceleration, a disabled braking system and slippery tracks are to blame for a 2023 Chicago train crash that left dozens of people ...

Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones called Kevin Durant “a pro” in addressing reports the team entertained calls about the 15-time All-Star before Thursday's NBA trade deadline.

The state has a map of warming center locations across Illinois. Here is how you can find warming centers in your area. The city of Springfield posted warming center locations and hours on Facebook.

EAST PEORIA (WMBD RADIO) - The number of people taking courses at Illinois Central College continues to rise. The college announced Monday an enrollment of 7,606 students for the spring 2025 semester.

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A strong winter storm will bring moderate to heavy snow to Central Illinois on Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for all of Central ...

Central Railway (CR) is set to introduce its first air-conditioned (AC) local train featuring a new design with an underslung motor and electrical system. This means that key components are placed ...

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