The Illinois State Police announced on Friday that many lives were saved the previous night thanks to a major drug bust on Interstate 57 in northeastern Illinois.

PEORIA (WCIA) -- Charleston softball looked like it had been to the state tournament before, holding its own against an Antioch team that finished third a season ago. The Sequoits scored just one run through five innings, and only three on the day, but the Trojans bats went cold only recording two hits, in a 3-0 loss in the Class 3A semifinals at Louisville Slugger.

JOLIET (WCIA) -- The glamour of playing at state quickly wore off for Effingham baseball Friday morning. The Flaming Hearts are making their first appearance at state since 1942 and fell behind early, with Grayslake Central scoring runs in the first, third, fourth and fifth innings. The Rams held the Hearts to just two hits on the day as well, posting a 9-1 Class 3A semifinal win at Duly Health and Care Field.

The Macon County Coroner has released the name of a Decatur woman who was stabbed to death early Thursday morning, supposedly by her ex-husband.

Two homes in Champaign County were severely damaged overnight after they caught fire within two hours of each other.

A Springfield woman is dead and another person was seriously hurt following a mobile home fire on Friday. Officials are still investigating what caused the blaze.

The Rantoul community is reeling after their town was rocked by three acts of crime in as many days.

An Atwood couple recently reached a major milestone in their lives: 75 years of marriage.

All law enforcement agencies in Illinois are required to have body cameras by 2025 under the SAFE-T Act. This year's budget sets aside more money for a grant program to help with that.

A man wanted in connection to a shooting last week in Decatur has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, police officials announced.

One unique attraction to downtown Springfield features statues of Abraham Lincoln's dog.

What was supposed to be a solemn vigil in Rantoul turned into chaos Thursday night when police officials said someone opened fire near the crowd.

Chuck Koplinski reviews 'Flamin' Hot' and 'Mending the Line' on the morning show.