UNION COUNTY, Ill. (WSIL) -- Leaders of Union County are gearing up for America's 250th birthday with a series of community events. The county is inviting residents, organizations, and businesses to ...

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WSIL) -- Sheriff Jeff Diederich says he has turned a potential financial challenge into a success for Williamson County taxpayers. By securing partnerships to house federal ...

CAVE-IN-ROCK, Ill. (WSIL) — The Cave-in-Rock Ferry closed this morning due to high winds. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 1 informed the public about the closure on Wednesday morning. The ...

HERRIN, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Harrison-Bruce Aquatic Center in Herrin was on the verge of remaining closed this summer due to an $80,000 funding shortfall. A major donation from the Harrison Bruce ...

For Sunday, we're seeing rather unusual warmth for this time of year, with temperatures topping out near 70 degrees. It will be quite breezy as well, with southerly winds picking up, and by the mid PM ...

METROPOLIS, Ill. (WSIL) -- Metropolis police responded to a report of a disturbance in the 800 block of Parkview on November 23. Police said they learned Manuel Chest, 36 of Metropolis, was hitting an ...

CAIRO, Ill. (WSIL) -- Illinois State Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza will distribute 200 turkeys and canned goods to Cairo residents on Monday, November 24. The event, taking place from 2:00 p.m. to ...

More than 65 professional musicians from across the country are performing works by women, Black composers and artists spanning generations. The program features music from historic figures to ...

BENTON, Ill. (WSIL) -- A former pastor from Hamilton County received a 21-month prison sentence for fraudulently acquiring COVID-19 relief funds meant for his church. The US Department of Justice, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) — Michael Frerichs recognized eight Downstate leaders Wednesday during a Black History Month celebration, with special acknowledgment given to Carolin Harvey for her service ...

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Anne West Lindsey District Library is taking a unique approach to address food insecurity in the region. The library is hosting a "Food for Fines" fundraiser throughout ...

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (WSIL) -- Local leaders say a wave of energy and industrial development under discussion for western Kentucky could reshape the region’s workforce, housing needs and long-term ...