http://www.foxillinois.com/news/local RSS Feed for Fox Illinois - News - Local en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 15:54:18 GMT http://www.foxillinois.com/news/local/New-Designer-Drugs-208137041.html The Illinois Poison Center says a new class of designer drugs is making its way through the state. There are already three cases reported in Champaign. Authorities say it's difficult to test for the drugs, and equally difficult to crack down on them. NewsChannel20's Adam Rife has more. http://www.foxillinois.com/news/local/Traveling-Vietnam-Memorial-Stops-in-Decatur-208134821.html 58,242 names each inscribed on a traveling "Wall That Heals." As the wall makes a stop in Decatur people are reconnecting with friends and loved ones who fought and died in the Vietnam War. http://www.foxillinois.com/news/local/Traveling-Vietnam-Memorial-Stops-In-Decatur-208133381.html 58,242 names each inscribed on a traveling "Wall That Heals." As the wall makes a stop in Decatur people are reconnecting with friends and loved ones who fought and died in the Vietnam War. http://www.foxillinois.com/news/local/Springfield-Comes-Out-For-PrideFest-208130371.html Thousands of people came out for the third annual Springfield PrideFest in the capital city's downtown. "This festival is so important because it allows and encourages lesbian and gay people to be open and honest and proud," Civil Rights Agenda Political Director Rick Garcia said. http://www.foxillinois.com/news/local/Duck-Dynasty-Visits-Danville-Leaves-Lasting-Impact-208129031.html DANVILLE--The Vermilion County Conservation District's new Kennekuk Outdoor Education Center is even closer to becoming a reality. http://www.foxillinois.com/news/local/Steve-Kindels-Story-208128201.html Mattoon native and Springfield resident Steve Kindel has been working at the IHSA boys state track and field meet every year for the past 33 years, but this year he won't be making the trip to Charleston. A decision one of the most beloved track workers in the state never wanted to make. http://www.foxillinois.com/news/local/Urbana-Teacher-Fired-After-Being-Arrested-207932581.html An Urbana teacher, accused of having sex with a student, is fired. The Urbana School Board unanimously voted to fire 45 year old Tammy Bond. The former teacher faces multiple charges, including sexual abuse of a minor. Bond will be back in court next week. http://www.foxillinois.com/news/local/Unwanted-Credit-Card-Charges-from-an-Online-Company--207869431.html Hundreds of people across the country are complaining of unwanted credit card charges. The company responsible is a popular running website that handles registration for marathon races including the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon in Champaign. A spokesperson for the company says the automatic billing process is an opt-in feature on race registration websites. http://www.foxillinois.com/news/local/District-186-Rebuilding-Schools-207828031.html Out with the old and in with the new, new school that is. Construction is almost complete on the brand new Enos Elementary. http://www.foxillinois.com/news/local/Harris-Brother-Admits-Lying-To-Police-207827931.html The brother of Christopher Harris, the man charged with beating five members of a Beason family to death, has admitted to lying to police over and over in the days after the murders.