It’s been 25 years since the mayor and aldermen in Grafton have received a raise, but that will likely change. The topic will ...

The ringing of bells has wrapped up for the Salvation Army Madison County Corp, but the help for people in need will continue ...

My father had an absolutely beautiful bass singing voice—deep and rich and full. So far as I know, he never sang in a church or community choir. At least, insofar as I remember. Maybe that was just a ...

The head of Riverbend Family Ministries in Wood River would like your help. The center welcomes families from around the area ...

An Alton church is once again offering a free meal on Christmas Day. The St. John Missionary Baptist Church on 4th Street ...

An Illinois State Police trooper was killed Monday when he was struck by a passing vehicle. 35-year-old Trooper Clay Carns ...

It took place at 11:40pm Monday in the northbound lanes of Highway 67, just north of its intersection with Highway 94.

Of the 293 new Illinois laws taking effect in the new year, one prohibits corporal punishment in nonpublic elementary and ...

If you plan on traveling through the rest of the holidays, police around the state want to make sure you get to your ...

A public policy think tank this week released a tool that provides debt and spending insights for state and local governments ...

Several new laws go into effect Jan. 1 that affect Illinois drivers. Among the nearly 300 new laws going into effect are ...

Wonderland will be open for a few more nights, closing for the year after Friday. The head of the Grandpa Gang, Dick Alford, ...