Organizers pushing for a new, independent state within Illinois said they are prepared to play the long game to conquer the urban-rural divide. The movement of counties wanting to break off into a new ...

The first group of volunteers working to determine the scope of homelessness in Jacksonville will begin outreach efforts Tuesday. Street Outreach Team members have been trained in such areas as ...

After months of legal back-and-forthing, demolition of a fire-ravaged apartment building in Jacksonville is scheduled to ...

Joey Logano snapped a 45-race winless streak by dominating at North Wilkesboro Speedway. The 36-year-old driver had been ...

The World Cup produced hundreds of spectacular moments and The Associated Press covered all 104 games over 39 days in the ...

• A 61-year-old Jacksonville man was booked into the Morgan County jail at 12:21 a.m. Friday on warrants accusing him of failing to appear in court on charges of driving while license is revoked, ...

Grilling over charcoal brings heat and distinctive smokiness to meat. That makes it a favorite method in the cookbook “Canal ...

HILLVIEW — After a lifetime of growing corn and soybean, science teacher Alan Hallock wasn’t about to be defeated by the mere loss of a plant — or four. Now the 63-acre Bishop Spring Lavender Farm ...

BLUFFS — Camp has a little more sparkle, thanks to the work of Bluffs High School FFA members. They spent a day removing old paint on some of the cabins at Western Illinois Youth Camp and power ...

The All-Star break did little to slow down the resurgent Boston Red Sox. Now they’ll take on another streaking AL East team ...

Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care ...

The World Cup may be over, but the soccer calendar never really stops. In just a few weeks, many of the tournament’s biggest ...