Lines form at Staunton's Blackbird Bakery drawing fans across Illinois
Blackbird Bakery has become a Staunton favorite, drawing Saturday lines and visitors from across Illinois since opening in 2019.
May 4, 2026Open source
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Macoupin County Trio Charged In Jerseyville Retail Theft Spree
Macoupin County trio charged with felony retail theft in Jerseyville, stealing power tools and electronics from Farm & Home Supply and Walmart.
May 12, 2026Open source
Alton Man In Custody On Latest Domestic Battery Charges
Alton's John T. Tanner, 37, faces new domestic battery felony charges amid prior convictions in Madison and Macoupin Counties.
May 8, 2026Open source
Four wins for Oberkfell, but Carlinville boys repeat as Macoupin champs
Gillespie's Chaz Oberkfell had wins in the 800, 1,600, 3,200 and 4x400, but Carlinville repeated as boys track champion in Macoupin County on Thursday.
May 8, 2026Open source
Ella Brawner leads Gillespie girls track to Macoupin County title
Freshman Ella Brawner shook off disappointment at the SCC Meet a day before to lead Gillespie girls track to its first Macoupin County championship since 2...
May 8, 2026Open source
How one Illinois activist uses 3D-printed pins to build protest community
Meredith Silver discusses Macoupin County activism, weekly protests, and how 3D-printed pins help build community and support fundraisers.
May 2, 2026Open source
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Belleville Police Pass Torch to Swansea in Special Olympics Run
Belleville and Swansea police joined the 2026 Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run, passing the Flame of Hope to support Special Olympics athletes.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Armed Robbery Reported of a Brinks Truck
Alton police investigate armed robbery of a Brinks truck outside Red Lobster on Homer Adams Parkway, with FBI and Illinois State Police assisting.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Princeton's Kristian Wahlgren (front center), who is the only time two-time state wrestling champion from the Illinois Valley, was accompanied by family and...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Oswego senior Jaelynn Anthony and Yorkville senior Kayla Kersting were named to the Illinois Coaches Association Class All-State first team, released Monday,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers gave hospitals and community health centers much of what they wanted this session by passing a bill that prohi...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Illinois’ new South end zone scoreboard will be the largest in college football by nearly 7,000 square feet.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Grand River Dam Authority Floodwater Release Bulletin
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EF...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Keys Cougars' passing league opens with Hulbert, Tahlequah
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EF...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
In farm country, an old American pickup truck becomes more than a workhorse
EFFINGHAM, Illinois — In Illinois farm country, there’s a 70-year-old pickup truck waiting on a fresh coat of canary yellow paint.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Free healthcare clinic this weekend in Paris, Illinois
Remote Area Medical will offer a free, comprehensive dental, vision, and medical clinic June 13 and 14 at Paris High School, 14040 E. 1200th Road, Paris, Ill.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Lincoln Williams’ family, Kankakee community celebrate his signing with Illinois basketball
Lincoln Williams’ family, Kankakee community celebrate his signing with Illinois basketball
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Northern Illinois faces significant severe weather threat Thursday with tornadoes possible
Northern Illinois faces significant severe weather threat Thursday with tornadoes possible
Jun 9, 2026Open source
East Alton's Gracie Piar wins Illinois State Women's Amateur Championship
A state champion for Marquette in 2021, East Alton's Gracie Piar won another state title with a victory at the Illinois State Women's Amateur Championship.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Maryland man charged in DUI crash that seriously injured IDOT worker
A Maryland man faces felony DUI charges after a 2024 crash on Illinois 255 that seriously injured an IDOT worker on a tractor.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Severe weather likely this week in Illinois with rare Day 4 enhanced risk
Illinois could see severe storms Thursday with damaging winds, possible tornadoes, hail and heat as an enhanced risk moves in.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Illinois regulators to audit plastic surgeon case, seek changes in law after Tribune investigation
An investigation found eight patients died in a seven-year span shortly after their surgeries at 63 Laser & Skin Clinic, which is located on the southwes...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Tuscola's Graves, Warrensburg-Latham's Czajkowski among area Shrine Game participants
The Illinois High School Shrine Game will be played at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20. Tuscola
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Richey: Brad Underwood, Illinois men's basketball just keeps adding talent
The sheer volume of changes in the college basketball world was not the only reason Lincoln Williams was unsigned and available in June.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Region: Central Illinois
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Belleville Police Pass Torch to Swansea in Special Olympics Run
Belleville and Swansea police joined the 2026 Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run, passing the Flame of Hope to support Special Olympics athletes.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Armed Robbery Reported of a Brinks Truck
Alton police investigate armed robbery of a Brinks truck outside Red Lobster on Homer Adams Parkway, with FBI and Illinois State Police assisting.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
Princeton's Kristian Wahlgren (front center), who is the only time two-time state wrestling champion from the Illinois Valley, was accompanied by family and...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
Oswego senior Jaelynn Anthony and Yorkville senior Kayla Kersting were named to the Illinois Coaches Association Class All-State first team, released Monday,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers gave hospitals and community health centers much of what they wanted this session by passing a bill that prohi...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Sports
Illinois’ new South end zone scoreboard will be the largest in college football by nearly 7,000 square feet.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Grand River Dam Authority Floodwater Release Bulletin
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EF...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Keys Cougars' passing league opens with Hulbert, Tahlequah
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EF...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
In farm country, an old American pickup truck becomes more than a workhorse
EFFINGHAM, Illinois — In Illinois farm country, there’s a 70-year-old pickup truck waiting on a fresh coat of canary yellow paint.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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