Officials with the Southern 7 Health Department have expressed concern over a recent spike in their region. On Friday, they said there was a...

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost has announced two Head Start programs in the area will be receiving grants amounting to nearly $6 million. Southern Illinois...

The Walker’s Bluff casino project appears to have gotten a shot in the arm this week. The Illinois Gaming Board voted Wednesday to grant...

The Williamson County Sheriff’s office is seeking the public’s help in attempting to identify suspects and a vehicle involved in an attempted burglary. The...

After being closed for 10 years, the Illinois Caverns in Waterloo is reopening to the public. The tourist attraction will be back open beginning...

The Mt. Vernon Police Department is getting a new home. City leaders approved a $7 million budget for the new facility that will be...

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Republican leaders have filed a federal lawsuit challenging new legislative district boundaries drawn and approved by Democrats who control state...

A local school district in southern Illinois is getting $2 million for a project to expand travel options and improve quality of life in...