The Johnston City Indians’ dream of playing for their first state championship in football was dashed early in Saturday’s Class 2A semifinals game by an outstanding opponent ...

Thirty children in foster care were officially adopted Friday at the Williamson County Courthouse as part of National ...

BENTON — It was a season to remember for Benton’s Gabe McLain. Although, it may not be memorable for the reasons he thought ...

Wednesday, Nov. 21, was National Rural Health Day. The day is an opportunity to bring attention to and honor the incredible ...

In the US, cigarette smoking causes about 3 of every 10 cancer deaths, and, according to the American Cancer Society, this ...

The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges that he staged a racist and ...

Nov. 20 is annually recognized among the gender diverse community as the Trans Day of Remembrance, where the community ...

The Illinois State Museum will be closed on Monday, Nov. 25, and Tuesday, Nov. 26, to accommodate ongoing plumbing work at its flagship facility at 502 S. Spring ...

BENTON — A district court judge sentenced a Calumet City man to 154 months’ or more than 12 years imprisonment for engaging in a bank fraud scheme using mail stolen from blue collection boxes in ...

EAST ST. LOUIS — A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging the former Wayne City police chief with selling forfeited items confiscated by the department for his personal benefit. Anson ...

On Nov. 21, the Metropolis Police Department and the Illinois Liquor Commission conducted an undercover alcohol detail. Utilizing a 19-year-old juvenile, they attempted to buy alcohol from the ...

The annual firearm hunting season around the state starts Friday. Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is ready to begin, ...