Last year, the Ann Crooker St. Clair Constitution Week Committee learned about a third grade student who loved history.

EFFINGHAM – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that pavement patching on Keller Drive between Ford Avenue and south of Grove Avenue in Effingham is underway.

Gov. JB Pritzker said political leaders — starting with President Donald Trump — need to do more to condemn political violence.

Gov. JB Pritzker said political leaders — starting with President Donald Trump — need to do more to condemn political violence.

The 96th reunion of Shelby County, Illinois, Pioneer Joseph Baker's descendants was held Sept. 7 at St. Michael School Small Gym in Sigel.

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Family members say former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar has died at 79. The popular two-term Republican was credited with guiding ...

The discovery of Teflon led to the invention of non-stick cookware, which revolutionized home cooking, but it came at a cost to the environment and human health.

The DAR Community Service Award provides a unique opportunity for chapters to provide non-competitive recognition to worthy individuals and organizations for outstanding voluntary service. The contrib ...

Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias awarded $28.3 million for library services and literacy programs throughout the state.

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the ...

A pair of researchers at the University of Illinois are urging farmers to prioritize safety while working in grain bins ...