One pro-pot advocate says Illinois politicians will warm up to the idea of legalized recreational marijuana, even with a new governor coming into office....

The body of a Pulaski County woman missing since Monday has been recovered in a flooded field. The body of Pam Miller of Villa...

Residents should take notice of a scam in our area involving Ameren. Authorities in Jefferson County say calls to homeowners are coming from an...

Mike Bost will now go by the title of Congressman. The 12th District’s first Republican Representative since 1945 took the oath of office while...

A home in Marion has been deemed a total loss after a fire yesterday evening. The fire started around 5 pm in the garage...

State-sponsored warming centers will be open today with the wind chill as low as -10 today. Locations include: WILLIAMSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES...

A Johnston City man accused of kidnapping his stepdaughters has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors say 37-year old Damon Jones took the two girls, ages...

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois residents can now formally suggest a new medical condition that could benefit from medical marijuana. The Illinois Department of Public Health is accepting petitions...

CHICAGO (AP) — Outgoing Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has issued two executive orders he says are aimed at making the state more welcoming to immigrants. Quinn...

CHICAGO (AP) — Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner has announced a onetime state legislative candidate and businesswoman as his pick for Illinois’ next comptroller. In a news...