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 ...

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 ...

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values between 100 to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern ...

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 ...

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 ...

MCLEANSBORO, Ill. (WSIL) -- CASA for Kids expressed its gratitude to McLeansboro Elks Lodge #1882 on Tuesday for a generous donation which supports the organization’s mission to serve vulnerable ...

CAIRO, ILL. — Joy, fireworks, and enough hot chocolate to warm even the chilliest December night, is what you will find at “Christmas on the River”. The event is coming to Heritage Park on 8th Street ...

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) — History isn’t just written in books, it lives in families, memories, and sometimes, in the very DNA that connects generations. That powerful idea takes center stage at the ...