Three monkeys died at a Hendry County primate facility, sparking criticism from animal-rights groups. The company says deaths are rare.

Mayor Mary Burress announced that the City of Pekin will not move forward with the proposed data center project due to concerns from residents about noise pollution and electricity prices.

Bentley Wolfe, 15, of Chrisman, died from detrimental head trauma after being hit in the head by a line drive baseball during baseball practice on March 2.