Newton Church, founded in 1893, is becoming condos
Once eyed as an arts center, the Church of the Open Word in Newtonville will become condos.
May 24, 2026Open source
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Former Newton County deputy accused of rape, sexual assault sentenced to prison
In July 2023, the Newton County Sheriff's Office asked the GBI to investigate an allegation of sexual assault made against an on-duty deputy in uniform.
May 22, 2026Open source
Widespread power outages in Boston area as severe storm hits
As a severe storm blew through the Boston area on Tuesday, tens of thousands of people were left without power. Nearby, Milton, Newton and Dedham were affected.
May 19, 2026Open source
Newton police: Man stole father’s wallet, threatened officers with sword during standoff
A Newton man surrendered to police after barricading himself with a sword during a standoff following a dispute over family inheritance.
May 19, 2026Open source
Chicago forecast: Cold front to bring temps dropping into the 50s, severe storm chances
Newton and Jasper Counties in Indiana will be at a "marginal" risk of severe weather, which ranks as level one of five.
May 19, 2026Open source
Shelter in place order lifted after incident in Newton; schools briefly locked down
A Newton man accused of robbery and assault surrendered peacefully after a SWAT standoff Monday. Nearby schools briefly entered precautionary soft lockdowns...
May 18, 2026Open source
Coming Home: Family prepares for 'emotional' day finally laying Terre Haute's Wayne Newton to rest
Saturday will be an emotional day, yet one that brings great pride, to Jeff Newton and many family members.
May 15, 2026Open source
Patriots rookie Quintayvious Hutchins charged with assault and battery
Quintayvious Hutchins was arraigned and charged with assault on Wednesday morning in Newton and released on personal recognizance.
May 13, 2026Open source
Patriots ‘aware’ of reported charges against seventh-round pick
Patriots seventh-round pick Quintayvious Hutchins was arraigned Wednesday morning on domestic assault and battery charges on a family/household member in New...
May 13, 2026Open source
‘I do feel the angels’: How Olivia Newton-John has guided Delta to the Eurovision stage
Delta Goodrem is following in the footsteps of her mentor’s Eurovision journey 52 years ago.
May 6, 2026Open source
Three Things to Do This Weekend
A full weekend of activity is on tap in Newton, with events ranging from a large community celebration to competitive rodeo action and a night of trivia. Whe...
May 6, 2026Open source
Children’s choir plans auditions
Newton-area students entering fourth to eighth grades who love to sing are invited to audition for Newton Community Children’s Choir’s 2026-2027 season.
May 6, 2026Open source
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17 Vienna High School students graduate with associate's degrees
Seventeen students from Vienna High School in Southern Illinois participated in two graduations, walking away with not only their high school diplomas but al...
May 16, 2026Open source
Play It Again Sports Boys Roundup - May 8-9, 2026
Highlights from May 8-9 Illinois high school baseball games including Father McGivney, Triad, Calhoun, and Alton
May 12, 2026Open source
Caseyville Police End High-Speed Chase Near Chain Of Rocks Bridge
Missouri man Ramon L. Chillers charged after a 24-minute high-speed chase ending near Chain of Rocks Bridge in Caseyville, Illinois, involving multiple agenc...
May 12, 2026Open source
Annual "Ballin' With a Cop" Highlights Alton Police-Youth Relations
Alton Police and youth connect through basketball at the annual
May 12, 2026Open source
Godfrey plant lover grows Green Thumb Nursery business from home
Green Thumb Nursery owner Tom Shirrell sells native plants from his home in Godfrey, building a local business.
May 11, 2026Open source
Carterville assistant football coach arrested on criminal sexual abuse charges
John Wakey, an assistant football coach and teacher in Carterville, in deep southern Illinois, has been arrested on nine counts of aggravated criminal sexual...
May 10, 2026Open source
Carterville assistant football coach arrested in Pontiac on criminal sexual abuse charges
John Wakey, an assistant football coach and teacher at Carterville High School in Southern Illinois, was arrested Thursday in Pontiac on nine counts of aggra...
May 9, 2026Open source
Illinois high school assistant football coach arrested on criminal sexual abuse charges
Carterville High School assistant football coach John "Jake" Wakey was arrested on criminal sexual abuse charges in Pontiac, Illinois.
May 8, 2026Open source
American Oddities Museum to host haunted pub crawl in Downtown Alton
American Oddities Museum will host a haunted pub crawl in Downtown Alton on May 8, with Troy Taylor leading haunted history tales.
May 6, 2026Open source
Woman killed in fatal Edwardsville motorcycle crash identified
Authorities identified a 26-year-old passenger killed after a motorcycle struck a car on Illinois 157. Crash in remains under investigation by local police.
May 6, 2026Open source
Girl, 13, lost both legs after deciding to climb across train on tracks... now her family has sued and clai...
Serenity McMillan, then 13, was struck by a train in Granite City, Illinois , and lost both of her legs on April 4, 2024.
May 6, 2026Open source
Illinois weather expert debunks five common myths about tornadoes
Illinois has had more tornadoes than any other state in 2026. With activity on the rise, SIU Edwardsville weather expert Alan Black said several myths contin...
May 3, 2026Open source
Why draft Illinois’ Keaton Wagler? The likely lottery pick says he’ll bring versatility to the NBA.
Keaton Wagler called his rise from Illinois to a potential top-five NBA draft pick crazy and unexpected. But he believes he has showed he "can play against a...
May 24, 2026Open source
EPA announces $295 million to remove Illinois lead pipes even as Trump moves to roll back clean water prote...
The move is one of many actions under the Federal Lead Action Plan, launched in President Donald Trump's first term.
May 24, 2026Open source
Amid Illinois high school co-op controversy, an underdog girls lacrosse team plays on
For larger high schools, a new IHSA rule is meant to stop the formation of super teams. But it’s likely to lead to fewer opportunities.
May 24, 2026Open source
Chicago man charged in sexual abuse on CTA bus near UIC Hospital: police
A Chicago man has been charged after sexually abusing and restraining a 35-year-old woman on a bus near the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital, accor...
May 24, 2026Open source
Teen in custody after relative stops Plainfield school shooting plot A teenager is in custody after relativ...
A teenager is in custody after relatives called police and stopped an alleged school shooting plot in Plainfield, Illinois.
May 23, 2026Open source
Relative stops Plainfield high school student's Joliet elementary school shooting plot: officials
A relative stopped a Plainfield District 202 high school student from carrying out a mass shooting at Grand Prairie Elementary School in Joliet.
May 23, 2026Open source
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Newton is in Jasper County, Illinois.
Region: Southern Illinois
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Why draft Illinois’ Keaton Wagler? The likely lottery pick says he’ll bring versatility to the NBA.
Keaton Wagler called his rise from Illinois to a potential top-five NBA draft pick crazy and unexpected. But he believes he has showed he "can play against a...
May 24, 2026Open source
EPA announces $295 million to remove Illinois lead pipes even as Trump moves to roll back clean water prote...
The move is one of many actions under the Federal Lead Action Plan, launched in President Donald Trump's first term.
May 24, 2026Open source
Amid Illinois high school co-op controversy, an underdog girls lacrosse team plays on
For larger high schools, a new IHSA rule is meant to stop the formation of super teams. But it’s likely to lead to fewer opportunities.
May 24, 2026Open source
Chicago man charged in sexual abuse on CTA bus near UIC Hospital: police
A Chicago man has been charged after sexually abusing and restraining a 35-year-old woman on a bus near the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital, accor...
May 24, 2026Open source
1 killed in crash involving semi on Interstate 94 in Gurnee
Illinois State Police were investigating after one person was killed in a crash involving a semi on Interstate 94 in Gurnee, authorities said.
May 23, 2026Open source
1 dead after crash involving semi truck on I-94 in Gurnee, Illinois One person was killed in a crash on I-9...
One person was killed in a crash on I-94 involving a semi truck in suburban Gurnee, Illinois, early Saturday morning.
May 23, 2026Open source
1 killed, 1 injured in Tri-State Tollway crash involving semi in Gurnee: Illinois State Police
A Gurnee crash on I-94 left one person dead and another injured south of Illinois Route 120. The semi crash left some lanes of I-94 shut down.
May 23, 2026Open source
Illinois' largest water park delays start of summer season due to cold weather
With unusually cold temperatures in the forecast to begin Memorial Day weekend, Illinois' largest water park is pushing back the start of its season.
May 23, 2026Open source
Illinois lawmaker blames Bears for ‘mishandling' stadium saga
The saga over the Chicago Bears stadium could finally come to a head in the final week of the spring legislative session in Springfield.
May 23, 2026Open source
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