Remains found in car in river ID'd as men who vanished in 1976
People fishing along the Pecatonica River discovered a submerged 1966 Chevrolet Impala in the river using a sonar fish finder.
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People fishing along the Pecatonica River discovered a submerged 1966 Chevrolet Impala in the river using a sonar fish finder.
Under the contract, the union can authorize a strike once an issue has gone through the grievance process.
Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder in Massey's death.
Drone footage shows the large hole, which is estimated to be at least 30 feet deep and 100 feet wide.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is under the spotlight again after a manager failed to consult a collections committee before purchasing a 21-star flag, supposedly from 1818 when Illinois became the 21st state to join the Union.
There were multiple fatalities from a tornado that ripped through the small Iowa town of Greenfield, which saw homes and businesses destroyed.
Trillions of red-eyed periodical cicadas are about to emerge in numbers not seen in many years. Here's where to expect them.
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said he was "totally shaken by this act of violence."
The remains found by a boy who was horseback riding have been identified through DNA and forensic genealogy as those of Joseph Caliva.
Terrence Shannon Jr. shot 11 of 15 from the field for 31 points to lead No. 14 Illinois past Michigan 97-68.
No. 14 Illinois hosts the Michigan Wolverines after Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 28 points in Illinois' 88-80 loss to the Michigan State Spartans.
Michigan hosts the No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini after Olivier Nkamhoua scored 20 points in Michigan's 73-65 win against the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Marcus Domask scored 15 points, including four free throws in the closing minutes that helped No. 10 Illinois hold off Michigan State 71-68.
Hundreds of state laws take effect across the United States starting Monday, Jan. 1.
A freshman point guard from Michigan State is recovering after he was shot while on holiday break near his hometown.
State and federal wildlife agencies have developed a new weapon to slow down invasive carp across the Great Lakes region: traitor fish.
The union representing striking auto workers is describing its latest talks with Ford as reasonably productive.
The Detroit Tigers hit the road against the New York Yankees looking to continue a five-game road winning streak.
Illinois public libraries that restrict or ban materials because of "partisan or doctrinal" disapproval will be ineligible for state funding as of Jan. 1, 2024.
Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces.
Police said at least six people died, all in the northbound lanes, and more than 30 people on both sides of the highway were taken to the hospital with injuries.
The embattled electronic cigarette maker is paying its largest settlement to date over the teen vaping surge.
Belvidere Police Chief Shane Woody described the scene after the collapse as "chaos, absolute chaos."
The wintry mix hit hard in the northern U.S., closing schools, offices, even shutting down the Minnesota Legislature.
An Illinois grand jury on Wednesday formally indicted the father of a man charged with fatally shooting seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago, the Lake County State's Attorney Office said.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo said Wednesday on "The Dan Patrick Show" that he considered coaching the Phoenix Suns after discussing the possibility last year with one of his former players, Mat Ishbia, who owns the NBA team.
Zac Gallen outdueled two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, Corbin Carroll homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Detroit Tigers 1-0 to sweep the three-game series.
A new executive order would require states to send eligible voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service, and anyone not on the list would not receive a ballot, raising concerns about voter access in Detroit and Michigan.
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
A new executive order would require states to send eligible voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service, and anyone not on the list would not receive a ballot, raising concerns about voter access in Detroit and Michigan.
Elliot Cadeau alerted medical staff that he may have had an allergic reaction to something that he ate.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a coalition effort to grow Detroit's population through a $500,000 housing program and raised the city employee minimum wage to $21.45 an hour starting in July.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
A new executive order would require states to send eligible voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service, and anyone not on the list would not receive a ballot, raising concerns about voter access in Detroit and Michigan.
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
Around 19,000 Corewell Health patients have been impacted by a data breach that happened in 2024, the nonprofit said Friday.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo said Wednesday on "The Dan Patrick Show" that he considered coaching the Phoenix Suns after discussing the possibility last year with one of his former players, Mat Ishbia, who owns the NBA team.
Zac Gallen outdueled two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, Corbin Carroll homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Detroit Tigers 1-0 to sweep the three-game series.
Elliot Cadeau alerted medical staff that he may have had an allergic reaction to something that he ate.
Aday Mara was on his tiptoes when he helped cut down the nets in Crisler Arena a few weeks ago after a win against rival Michigan State, celebrating Michigan's Big Ten championship.
Jalen Duren had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 127-116 to clinch the Central Division title.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
CBS Detroit chief meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey shares the forecast for the forthcoming inclement weather.
Wayne State Chief of Police Anthony Holt says the electrical fire began on the 11th floor on a platform outside of the building, and that an air handling unit is believed to have caught on fire.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel called a new executive order an unconstitutional attempt to control state voting laws, saying the president cannot direct how Michigan runs elections.
Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a coalition effort to grow Detroit's population through a $500,000 housing program and raised the city employee minimum wage to $21.45 an hour starting in July.
Michigan junior point guard Elliot Cadeau was taken off a team bus Wednesday afternoon before the team departed for Indianapolis and evaluated for an allergic reaction, university officials said.