SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week released a new statewide plan for tackling PFAS, a group of long-lasting synthetic chemicals commonly known as “forever ...

BOWLING GREEN — What looks like a green mango and tastes like a cross between a mango and a banana is a favorite of Andrew Stapleton. The Bowling Green man raises pawpaw. “It’s real sweet. You take ...

QUINCY — Allison Mayfield, M.D., is returning to her hometown to join Blessing Health System, where she will provide orthopedic care with a focus on sports medicine. Mayfield, who was born and raised ...

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ unemployment rate dropped to 4.7% in August, down two-tenths of a percentage point from July but four-tenths higher than a year earlier, the Illinois Department of Employment ...

QUINCY — Alyda Reuschel never had been to a groundbreaking ceremony and wasn’t sure what one was. But the seven-and-a-half-year-old still thought it was a good idea. “Because I want a new museum,” ...

PITTSFIELD — Local law enforcement officers booked seven individuals on charges including driving under the influence, court order violations, and out-of-state holds between Sept. 14 and Sept. 20, ...

QUINCY — Homecoming week went alright for Quincy Notre Dame. QND took care of business on Friday night at Advance Physical Therapy Field after the pregame festivities and defeated Central State 8 ...

QUINCY — After concerns were raised by a former employee, Quincy officials settled a federal employment complaint before eliminating the city’s deputy clerk position. At the end of May, the Quincy ...

QUINCY — The Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF) and Hancock County Economic Development have announced a partnership aimed at bringing dedicated economic development services to ...

Illinois, FTC reach $35 million settlement with pesticide firm Corteva ...

QUINCY — The League of Women Voters of Adams County will hold an informational meeting Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m. to explain upcoming changes to the City of Quincy’s trash collection program, set ...

Celeste Hernandez, 23, of Quincy, was arrested for Quincy OV FTA speeding. She was lodged in jail. Nicholas D. Whitiker, 43, of Quincy, was arrested for trespassing, resisting arrest, and aggravated ...