SPRINGFIELD -- An unusual surge in tax collections coming into the state in April allowed Illinois to make substantial payments to a number of vendors, including social-service agencies, but the state comptroller is warning officials not to get...

If you're planning to go to More on 34 or Galva Yard Sale Days this weekend, today might be the best day to do it.

Several memorials in the nation's capital have been erected to honor the sacrifices of those who fought on foreign soil to protect the freedoms enjoyed back home.

The Quad-Cities office of the National Weather Service is reporting that severe weather conditions could arise in the western Illinois area this afternoon.

GRANVILLE -- Closing the doors of a 43-year local institution was not something that longtime independent pharmacy owner Marlin Weekley of Metamora wanted to be doing last month.

FREEPORT — Jake Olberding enrolled at Highland Community College thinking it would be an affordable higher education option, but he’ll pay more for tuition this fall because his school is squeezed by Illinois’ $5.8 billion backlog...

The Galva Autovue Drive-in Theatre will open for the 2013 season tonight, showing two family films.

There are many great places to camp and fish in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources manages 324 state parks, fish and wildlife areas, state forests and other sites. Here is a list of a dozen state sites ranked by the amount of...

The EF5 tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday has caused untold damage and claimed at least 24 lives. If you want to help, check out the information below.
 
 

How to help, how affected people can get assistance, and other tips. 

Some small ball sandwiched between two hits. That's what it took for Ridgewood to top ROWVA 2-1 in the Class 1A United Regional Championship at Glasgow Field Saturday afternoon.