GLASFORD - An Illinois River fisherman found bones that likely are tied to human remains found in the same area in August and September, police said.

PEORIA -- Health officials announced Thursday that three Tazewell County residents, all of whom lived in long-term care facilities, have died after being infected with the COVID-19 virus.

SPRINGFIELD - State health officials reported Thursday that 3,059 cases of COVID-19 have been newly confirmed across Illinois - the state's highest new daily caseload since the pandemic initially peaked in May.

SPRINGFIELD - Region 4 of the state's COVID-19 mitigation plan saw its test positivity rate dip again Thursday, putting it one day away from having mitigations lifted if the downward trend continues.

CHAMPAIGN - A year ago, Brandon Peters was simply trying to do with Illinois what he could not do at Michigan: lead a Big Ten Conference offense.