Extreme Heat Warning Continues in Peoria, Champaign, and Other Central Illinois Counties
The National Weather Service warns that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during the ongoing extreme heat and high humidity.
Douglas County, Illinois FirstAlerts
Everything reported for Douglas County and within 40 miles of it, at every level. Warnings and official records name the county they apply to, which is the level most of them are issued at.
Severe Weather
4 reportsWeather Service Details Flood Risks for 16 Illinois Counties
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall could flood rivers, creeks, and urban areas through early August 20.
National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch for Central Illinois Counties
A Flood Watch is in effect for 12 counties across central, east central, and west central Illinois from midnight through 10:00 AM CDT on August 16, 2026.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Champaign and Vermilion Counties
The National Weather Service in Lincoln issued a flash flood warning for parts of east central Illinois on Aug. 15, 2026.
Workplace Safety
1 reportOSHA Cites Graphic Packaging International in Shelbyville
The agency proposed a $16,550 penalty for a serious violation, settled by a final order.
Nursing Home Enforcement
6 reportsSullivan Healthcare & Senior Living Fined $66,120 by CMS
Federal enforcement record shows a fine against the Sullivan, Illinois facility, processed August 1, 2026.
Country Health in Gifford, Illinois Fined $76,700
Federal enforcement documentation shows Country Health in Gifford, Illinois, was fined $76,700 in April 2026.
Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon Fined $44,200
Federal officials issued a $44,200 fine against Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon, Illinois.
Loft Rehab of Decatur Fined $72,450 in Decatur, Illinois
Official Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services documentation shows Loft Rehab of Decatur received a $72,450 fine on May 6, 2026.
Shelbyville Manor in Shelbyville, Illinois Fined $28,985
Shelbyville Manor was penalised with a $28,985 fine on May 7, 2026, according to official CMS documentation.
Charleston Rehab and Nursing in Charleston, Illinois Fined $59,850
Federal enforcement records list a $59,850 fine assessed against Charleston Rehab and Nursing on April 23, 2026.