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Vistra Coal Plants Set To Become Battery, Solar Sites Following Energy Bill's Passage

The E.D. Edwards coal plant in Bartonville is slated to become a battery energy storage site after it closes next year.

Heart of Illinois United Way stays focused on 'building blocks' as it celebrates 100th anniversary

One of central Illinois core nonprofits, Heart of Illinois United Way (HOIUW), celebrated its 100th anniversary this fall.

Letters: A New Kidney, Neil Young and a Newspaper

Among the topics: Matt Holzmann's story of the day he finally got a new kidney; Neil Young's protest music; and the old-fashioned -- and highly successful -- Anniston Star newspaper of Anniston, Ala.

Ethiopian-American Artists Make Their Mark

Author Dinaw Mengestu is among a generation of Ethiopian Americans whose families fled the East African nation in the 1970s and '80s. Now their writing, music and art are adding a new chapter to the epic of American immigration.

Members of the Richwoods High School girls wrestling team celebrate after placing first in a tournament at Batavia earlier this season. The Illinois High School Association starts its first girls wrestling state competition this weekend, with the Knights will hosting one of the four sectionals.

Richwoods High preps for its hosting role as the 1st IHSA girls state wrestling tournament begins

The inaugural Illinois High School Association girls state wrestling competition gets underway Friday, with the Richwoods High School hosting one of the state’s four sectionals.

One doctor remains employed at Cottage Clinics, according to an ombudsman overseeing patient care amid bankruptcy proceedings. Administration is being asked to address a large backlog of medical records requests.

Cottage has backlog of 1,500 medical records requests; one doctor remains employed at clinic

An ombudsman appointed to oversee patient care amid bankruptcy proceedings for Galesburg’s Cottage Clinics has concerns about the number of unfulfilled medical records requests from patients.

Advanced Practice Nurse Ashley Fernandez holds a doll during a birthing simulation using OSF HealthCare's new medical manikin, "Victoria."

OSF adds 'Victoria' to OB-GYN team, pushing emergency preparedness in mobile maternal care

The high-tech simulator recreates emergency delivery and postpartum scenarios for OSF's mobile unit serving Central Illinois maternal care deserts.

A gavel rests on a judge's bench in a blurry courtroom. The text "WCBU Courts" sits on top of that photo.

Woodford County faces a federal lawsuit after a kitten seized by animal control was euthanized and beheaded

Woodford County faces a federal lawsuit after its former animal control administrator had a kitten killed and beheaded, allegedly in contravention of state law. Animal Control Administrator Tim Abney was fired by the county board Monday night following a lengthy executive session

Reditus receiver moves to sue Aaron Rossi, seeking payback for over $100 million

The court-appointed receiver hired to oversee Reditus Labs is asking for a judge’s permission to sue former CEO Aaron Rossi and other company insiders, hoping to claw back over $100 million in allegedly misappropriated funds.

Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Omer Osman is pictured at a news conference in Springfield Friday. He unveiled the state's latest six-year plan for infrastructure improvements.

IDOT unveils 6-year, $41 billion plan for infrastructure projects

Largest multiyear plan in state history to affect all 102 counties

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