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A Chicago woman is dead after her vehicle hit a train in Champaign. The Champaign County Coroner says it happened around 5:00 a.m. Sunday.

A Decatur organization that helps people in need celebrates more space. The Northeast Community Fund hosted an open house Sunday for community members to highlight its more than doubled space.

Now that the new year has arrived, that means the February primary is just a month away. That means if you're not registered to vote, the deadline is quickly approaching. This coming Tuesday, January

More and more people are trying to save money while getting the clothes they need to keep warm in these frigid temperatures. They're turning to second hand stores.

Last year was a safe one on Illinois highways. Governor Pat Quinn and Illinois State Police Director Jonathon E. Monken say traffic deaths in 2009 dropped below one thousand for the first time since 1921.

Decatur, IL - Investigators look for suspects, after a shooting on New Year's Eve. Decatur Police say it happened in the area of Lowber and Condit streets around 8:00 Thursday night. A 21-year-old man

Decatur, IL - A senseless murder a few years ago leads to a new state law that starts Friday. There are now increased penalties for selling or giving a firearm to a convicted felon. It also makes the

Macon County, IL - An effort to deter drunk drivers Thursday night gets mixed reactions. Here's why: in Macon County, through the no refusal program, if a driver's pulled over for possible drunk driving

Hoopeston, IL - Hoopeston Police have arrested 24-year-old Brandyn Calloway of Hoopeston on a preliminary charge of murder. That after a 27-year-old woman was found dead Wednesday morning at a home in

Danville, IL - Thieves rob a bank, take the cash, and get away. Police say two masked men went into the First Savings Bank Wednesday in Danville. They showed a handgun and demanded money. They ran away

Springfield, IL - Just in time for the new year, a group of airmen from the Springfield-based 183rd Fighter Wing return home from Afghanistan. Thirteen members of the 183rd's Civil Engineering Squadron

Decatur, IL - A 14-year-old accused of beating a Decatur man to death will head to the courtroom. Deonta Johnson faces adult charges of First Degree Murder, attempted murder, aggravated battery, robbery

Danville, IL - One person is found shot and another beaten after police say two people broke into their home. It happened in Danville on Wayne Street Tuesday night. Danville Police say when they got to

Decatur, IL - Five people escape a dangerous fire after a home in Decatur goes up in flames. It happened Tuesday on North Church Street. The Fire Chief says they think the fire started in the kitchen.