As Metro East, like much of the nation, struggles with a prolonged opioid epidemic, a trio of local experts is hoping to help families cope with a growing problem: the loss of a loved…
Trooper’s death elevates violent crime concerns The shooting death of an Illinois State Police (ISP) trooper, killed while executing a search warrant in East St. Louis, is spurring…
Lemont-Bromberek School District 113A is tied for the highest average class size in the state, but based on where the southwest suburban district was less than a decade ago, district…
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois is officially seeking its first federal disaster declaration since 2013 to help businesses, local governments and homeowners recover from damage caused by several…
Plans for the St. Louis area’s fourth major push for regionalism were outlined, Aug. 14, during “Pros and Cons of Ending the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County Divide”; a…
Alton becoming river cruise hub The City of Alton and American Cruise Lines have finalized a docking and promotions agreement designed to establish the Riverbend city at a key terminal…
Cook County news briefs
Retired U.S. Navy chaplain dies
A memorial Mass for the Rev. John Baldwin ...
Court OKs foreclosure sale ...
While Andrew Freund and JoAnn Cunningham remain in custody on separate charges ...
Illinois farmers cautiously approach ...
Farmers and grain buyers are beginning to gain a clearer, more accurate ...
Kendall State’s Attorney: Early ...
When Kendall County State's Attorney Eric Weis heads down to Springfield to ...
