SPRINGFIELD – Illinois K-12 schools may soon be required to pick new mascots to replace those that reference Native American ...

The federal government has revoked the visas of some international students studying at universities across Illinois, but ...

Gov. JB Pritzker vowed Tuesday that Illinois will remain a “stable” trading partner with nations around the world, despite ...

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed off his tariffs on most nations for 90 ...

This spring homebuying season is shaping up to be more favorable for home shoppers than it’s been in recent years — as long ...

At the regular monthly meeting of Altamont American Legion Post 512, officers and members of the post honored 50-year member ...

Extra softballs were needed in the Effingham and Newton game at Jasper County Boys and Girls Park on Monday. Both teams combined to hit eight home runs, with the Flaming Hearts (2-2) hitting six of ...

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Kelly Frohning, Heather Worman and Kalie Worman of Dieterich are initiating a Dolly Parton Imagination Library chapter in Dieterich and Montrose. The Imagination Library’s primary focus is to ...

A young child was pronounced dead in the ER at SBL/Fayette County Hospital on FRiday, April 4, according to Fayette County Coroner Dave Harris.

Shumway Fire Department received a call at 1:38 a.m. for a car on fire in the garage connected to the residence at 11150 East ...

The Effingham County Health Department is among those feeling the effects of the Trump administration’s termination of public ...