Douglas County News

The 13,349-acre Badger Mountain Fire Complex burned steadily northward today, increasing in intensity in the late afternoon and threatening homes and structures in the farthest northeast corner of the fire ...

Evacuations increased to about 210 homes total as the Badger Mountain Fire burned into timber lands along Melvin and Red Field roads today.

ARCOLA – The worst of the flooding was about a month ago, but Douglas County residents are still struggling to deal with the aftermath of water sweeping through their yards, basements and living spaces.

Rodney Hatten continues to gut part of his home destroyed by flooding a few weeks ago.

TUSCOLA – A trial date has been set for one of the men accused of killing Douglas County Chief Deputy Tommy Martin.

' Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich today added Douglas and Lake counties to a state disaster declaration to help those areas respond to and recover from recent severe storms and the threat of flooding.

Governor Rod Blagojevich added two more counties to the state's growing list of disaster areas today.

Strong winds howled through Mendota last Friday - so strong that most of a huge maple tree fell onto a home at 1304 Burlington Street about 3:30 p.m. Owner Terry Wenzel, who was home at the time, said she heard ...

For the fifth time this year, the monthly statewide precipitation has been above average, resulting in the third-wettest January-May since 1895, according to Jim Angel, state climatologist, of the Illinois ...

The clean up continues for many families in Central Illinois. As homeowners start to dry out, they're getting a first hand look at the damage the waters left behind.

TUSCOLA – A consulting firm's study of the Douglas County Jail points to the same conclusion that Douglas County Sheriff Charlie McGrew already knew: It's just not big enough.

Governor Rod R. Blagojevich commended 28 Illinois law enforcement officers who were awarded the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor today during a ceremony at the Executive Mansion in Springfield.

People throughout Douglas County have been reducing their waistlines with the help of a Camargo housewife. via News-Gazette Technology Stories

TUSCOLA – A Douglas County group dedicated to animals is still moving forward in hopes of uniting the city and county governments to improve the county animal shelter. via News-Gazette Local Stories

A fallen central Illinois sheriff's deputy will posthumously receive the governor's Medal of Honor next month. via State Journal-Register

A 19-year-old MU freshman died this weekend in a car accident in Illinois. Evan Dalgaard, who is from the St. via Columbia Missourian

TUSCOLA – By the end of May, the new dental clinic at the Douglas County Health Department will have served 664 people. via News-Gazette Technology Stories

“If severe weather would strike”

It's not every day you see a camping trailer packed with computer screens and radios. via IllinoisHomepage.net

TUSCOLA – Adding a new clinic to Douglas County Heath Department headquarters has given the department a chance to use high-efficiency heating. via News-Gazette Technology Stories

“Proud of him for staying calm.”

A round of applause went to a 4-year old who rose to the occasion. Police handed Zach Buesing a "Good Citizen Award" for knowing what to do when someone was in trouble. via IllinoisHomepage.net