MARION, Ky. (AP) — The Cave-In-Rock Ferry is resuming operation in western Kentucky between Crittenden County, Kentucky, and Hardin County, Illinois. The Kentucky...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a compromise plan to plug a $1.6 billion hole in this year’s budget and...

A Carbondale man has been sentenced to prison time for Armed Robbery. 20-year old Jordan Hale has been sentenced to 26 years behind bars...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Embattled Rep. Aaron Schock says he is leaving Congress with sadness and humility. He is vowing to work “tirelessly” to make...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s prison reform commission is examining ways to reduce the state’s inmate population by 25 percent in 10 years....

21 employees, 11 teachers, and 10 teaching aides have been laid off from their jobs with the Benton Community Consolidated School District #47. The...