Work from Illinois artists displayed as part of Tarble painting and drawing exhibition (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)
The work of Illinois artists is the focus of an exhibition of paintings and drawings on view through Aug. 17 in the main galleries of the Tarble Arts Center, Eastern Illinois University. Admission is free and the public is invited.

About 200 DNR employees move under University of Illinois oversight (Herald & Review)
SPRINGFIELD - About 200 state employees began working under a new boss Tuesday as part of a $15.8 million reorganization plan affecting the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Central Illinois kicks off July Fourth festivities in style (The Pantagraph)
NORMAL -- Picnics and parades gave Central Illinois families a chance to be together as they celebrated the Fourth of July. | Pantagraph publisher: Nice to have soldier son home | Fourth special for local pilot | Interactive game: Build fireworks show | Local Fourth festivities | Photo Gallery | Celebrate America: Photos | Woman turns 90 on Fourth: 'Nobody forgets it'

Police arrest 19 in Decatur during Central Illinois fugitive roundup (Herald & Review)
DECATUR - A recent crackdown on fugitives led by the U.S. Marshals Service rounded up more than 100 suspects in Central Illinois, including 19 in Decatur wanted on charges ranging from sex crimes to attempted murder.

Stray shells at central Illinois fireworks show injure 9 (Rockford Register Star)
Authorities say nine people in central Illinois were treated for minor injuries when stray shells from a fireworks display landed in a crowd.