EFFINGHAM – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that traffic on Henrietta Street between Fayette Avenue and Jefferson Avenue will shift to the newly constructed southbound lanes ...

A 3.3 magnitude earthquake southeast of Illinois’ state capital shook parts of the state late Monday, the United States Geological Survey said.

Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips for travelers to plan a safe, fun and hassle-free summer vacation. Planning a vacation is often hectic. It can be hard to know where to start with travel agents, ...

The Effingham City Council recently discussed the preliminary draft agreement with Square Southtown to revitalize Village ...

It was rainy in Frankfort the day Pfc. Clossie Brown was buried for the second time. The ground was frozen when he died.

"My faith has been the staple of my career for the last few years," Hance said. "I know my worth doesn't fall on softball but ...

The Trump administration took the unprecedented step of halting work on the next National Climate Assessment last week, ...

According to the latest report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), corn planted has reached 32%, compared to the 5-year average of 44%.

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The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Military Women’s Memorial (MWM) announce the longstanding commitment by the DAR to support MWM’s mission to honor and tell ...

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois state parks saw more visitors in 2024 than any point in the past 15 years, according to new data from ...

Something old and something new, the Illinois State Fair will offer a little something for everyone to enjoy this year.