Lewis and Clark departure event honors expedition’s start in Madison County
Re-enactors and artisans marked the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition departure at Madison County’s historic site near Hartford.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Lewis & Clark Departure Event
Mark the departure of Lewis & Clark as they set out on an expedition of discovery! Military reenactors, historic artisans, and more will commemora
May 8, 2026Open source
Departure Event Promises Reenactors, Artisan Demos, Fun at Lewis and Clark State Historic Site
Join the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Hartford for the 2026 Departure Event featuring reenactors, artisan demos, muskets, boats, and history talks.
May 7, 2026Open source
Retiring Decatur Superintendent Rochelle Clark host gathering to thank supporters
Decatur Superintendent Rochelle Clark hosted a retirement luncheon on Wednesday at Main Street Church of the Living God. Clark will retire on June 26.
May 7, 2026Open source
Three Dead in Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on Lewis and Clark Boulevard
Fatal three-vehicle crash on Lewis and Clark Boulevard in St. Louis County kills three, including a Florissant woman and two St. Louis residents, May 1, 2026.
May 2, 2026Open source
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Streamer known as 'Chud the Builder' involved in shooting outside courthouse
Dalton Eatherly and another man sustained gunshot wounds during the shooting outside the courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee, authorities said.
May 14, 2026Open source
Extreme heat, thunderstorms on Wednesday begin waves of severe weather across northern Illinois
Extreme heat, thunderstorms on Wednesday begin waves of severe weather across northern Illinois
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Illinois lawmakers define play-based learning as full-day kindergarten requirement rolls out statewide
When Illinois lawmakers made full-day kindergarten a requirement for all public schools by 2027, they encouraged the classrooms to incorporate play-based lea...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
More than 92,000 Illinois consumers lost or dropped Obamacare health insurance in recent months
More than 92,000 Illinois consumers lost or dropped their Affordable Care Act health insurance in recent months following the expiration of generous tax cred...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Gov. JB Pritzker ‘happy to call a special session’ to keep Chicago Bears in Illinois but puts onus on team
The Illinois House and Senate each passed different bills for the Bears but neither passed the other chamber. Earlier this year, the Indiana legislature pass...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Man facing video voyeurism charges after allegedly photographing 13-year-old on cruise ship
A 25-year-old Illinois man was taken into custody Sunday on video voyeurism charges.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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
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
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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
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Extreme heat, thunderstorms on Wednesday begin waves of severe weather across northern Illinois
Extreme heat, thunderstorms on Wednesday begin waves of severe weather across northern Illinois
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Illinois lawmakers define play-based learning as full-day kindergarten requirement rolls out statewide
When Illinois lawmakers made full-day kindergarten a requirement for all public schools by 2027, they encouraged the classrooms to incorporate play-based lea...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
More than 92,000 Illinois consumers lost or dropped Obamacare health insurance in recent months
More than 92,000 Illinois consumers lost or dropped their Affordable Care Act health insurance in recent months following the expiration of generous tax cred...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Gov. JB Pritzker ‘happy to call a special session’ to keep Chicago Bears in Illinois but puts onus on team
The Illinois House and Senate each passed different bills for the Bears but neither passed the other chamber. Earlier this year, the Indiana legislature pass...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Man facing video voyeurism charges after allegedly photographing 13-year-old on cruise ship
A 25-year-old Illinois man was taken into custody Sunday on video voyeurism charges.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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
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