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 ...

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,” ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

ROSEMONT — The Illinois Organized Retail Crime Association hosted the state’s first statewide conference on organized retail crime, drawing hundreds of law enforcement officers, retailers, prosecutors ...

NAUVOO — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated a way to answer questions about the Nauvoo Temple — and about the faith — with a new visitors center. Church leaders came together ...

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