"We don’t understand it. But God is good," said Zach Britton, whose daughter Rylee was one of the four killed in the accident at an after school camp Monday.

Four children were killed and six injured, with one in critical condition

Four people died at an after school childcare facility when a vehicle careened into the building.

The names of the deceased and the driver have now been released.

The referendum asked if voters wanted the duties to be consolidated with the county clerk's office.

Video shows the near miss during a traffic stop.

Thanks to a Healing Illinois grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Field Foundation of Illinois, administered by the United Way of Central Illinois, the NPR Illinois team is visiting several diverse communities to discuss what it's like to live in central Illinois. In this LISTEN session you hear from members of the Indian community at The Hindu Temple of Greater Springfield as they discuss their vibrant community and why they love living in Springfield.

Officer Robin Brachear responded to a residential fire last month.

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