Fire departments across Central Illinois are issuing burn bans as dry conditions are about to be exacerbated by high winds ...

A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday evening due to the potential of dangerous weather. Some storms will contain ...

The News-Democrat has contacted nearly 280 candidates in contested races in the April 1 election and asked them to complete a detailed questionnaire. The early voting period runs until March 31.

COLCHESTER, Ill. — The McDonough County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in a murder investigation. According ...

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies.

Funding freezes by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under President Donald Trump could have a “generational” impact on vulnerable Illinois communities and are already causing financial hardships for ...

On Thursday at 11:54 a.m. a fire weather watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Friday between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. The watch is for Quad ...

The most serious issue is making a decision about future energy. The current contract with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency runs through 2035. IMEA has requested we renew its contract until 2055 ...

The winning numbers in Thursday's drawing of the "Illinois Lotto Million 2" game were: 2, 8, 11, 13, 29, 32 ...

Numerous fire departments around Central Illinois are receiving money to help in the purchase of small firefighting and ...