Sheriff provides the first details of how a white man fatally shot 3 Black people at a Florida store
Palmeter had legally purchased his guns in recent months, even though he underwent a required mental health examination in 2017. Palmeter killed himself after shooting his three victims.
Trumpeter James Vaughen spreads joy with music
James Vaughen is a professional trumpet player who grew up in Champaign.
Cairo port project gets additional funding, but construction timeline still uncertain
Long-delayed project moving forward under new leadership.
Illinois heat wave is the latest of several weather extremes in the state
Dangerously high heat follows drought conditions earlier this summer.