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Incumbent democrat Steve Stadelman and republican Crystal Soltow will face off in the general election for Illinois State ...

According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Hill was found dead Oct. 15 at an apartment in Ashton. A 17-year-old is charged ...

(Gray News) - Former One Direction member Liam Payne has died. According to multiple reports, the 31-year-old singer died in ...

Clear skies, extremely dry air, and light winds will once again allow temperatures to fall to or slightly below freezing ...

On October 9, wheels manufacturer Accuride, Gunite’s owner, announced its Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In a statement to WIFR, the ...

WalletHub reports Illinois ranks within the top 20 most politically involved states, with 49.93% voter engagement.

To celebrate the grand opening, Hamblock Ford is offering free EV charging for all models through the month of October.

Starting in November, the Boone County Conservation District’s Nature Center will be holding new programming on Saturdays, ...

(WIFR) - Volunteers write and mail postcards to encourage stateliners to vote in the upcoming presidential election. The ...

Bruce Cubberley is the new Executive Director of the Freeport Park District as of Oct. 16.