Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky says the region has the chance for some strong or possibly severe thunderstorms to develop Sunday afternoon and into Sunday evening. Forecasters say all types of severe weather is a possibility, including tornadoes. Dry weather is expected for a few days...

A Mt. Vernon, IL man has been arrested and faces charges of two counts of child pornography possession and one count of grooming. According to information out of Jefferson County, officials announced Friday that 40 year old Matthew Smith was taken into custody after a sheriff's office investigation initiated on May 13t...

Motorists traveling I-57 in Marion County are being advised of lane restrictions starting Monday morning, weather permitting. The Illinois Department of Transportation says one lane in each direction will be closed through most of Marion County starting at 7 a.m. Monday. The lane closures includes the area just north ...

Small volunteer groups across Illinois that provide food assistance may soon receive a financial boost, thanks to a new grant program announced this week by Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs. The Charitable Trust Hunger Relief Grant program will award up to $5,000 each to 10 nonprofit organizations that do not employ...

The price of a barrel of Illinois-produced crude oil has fallen more than $36, with local refinery pricing reflecting the volatility. The Country Mark refinery in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, reported a posted price of $69.05 per barrel on Wednesday, signaling a sharp decline from a high earlier this spring. Market movement tr...

The Illinois Department of Employment Security reports the state's unemployment rate held steady at 5.1% in May, the same as April but up 0.7 points from last year. Nonfarm payrolls increased for a third straight month, adding 6,000 jobs for a total of 6,164,800. Job gains were led by Trade, Transportation and Utilitie...

Illinois Farm Bureau's Nutrient Stewardship Field Days will return this summer, giving farmers an opportunity to learn about conservation practices and regenerative agriculture efforts taking place across the state. According to IFB Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg, the field days provide a platform for farmers ...

The Fairfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church is inviting area children to a day of fun, faith, and adventure at this year's Vacation Bible School, themed "True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World." The event is open to all kids from kindergarten through 5th grade. The special day of activities will take pla...

Governor JB Pritzker announced last Friday that 434 Illinois pharmacies will receive nearly $25 million in the first round of funding from a new state program aimed at supporting pharmacies at risk of closure, particularly those serving rural and low-income communities. The funding, established through bipartisan legis...

The Illinois State Police is celebrating 40 years of accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, or CALEA, an internationally recognized standard for public safety excellence. On June 15, 1986, ISP became the first state police agency in the nation to earn CALEA accreditation. The age...

Major League Baseball Friday: Kansas City 6 St. Louis 5 Chicago Cubs 16 Toronto 2 Detroit 4 Chicago White Sox 3 NY Yankees 5 Cincinnati 0 Miami 4 San Francisco 3 Tampa Bay 5 Washington 2 Atlanta 3 Milwaukee 2 Texas 9 San Diego 7 Houston 9 Cleveland 3 Colorado 4 Pittsburgh 3 Athletics 12 ...

YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 11 U: Fairfield Banking Company 11, Lions Club 5 Carter Trucking 11, DiMaggio's 3 Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 13, La Fuente 3 FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE: COACH PITCH: Hoppers Backhoe Service 21, Taco Tierra 0 Peoples Nat...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: 11 U: Fairfield Banking Company vs. Lions Club Carter Trucking vs. DiMaggio's La Fuente vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: COACH PITCH: Hoppers Backhoe Service vs. Taco Tierra Peoples National Bank vs. Hayes Plumbing MINORS LEA...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: FNB Community Bank vs. Taco Tierra Ambient Heating & Cooling vs. LeMond's Chevrolet Friend Oil vs. Erin Braddock Photography 14 U TOURNAMENT: Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel vs. NAPA FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY: T-BALL: Fairfield...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 16TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: 11 U: Hayes Plumbing vs. Carter Trucking La Fuente vs. Fairfield Banking Company Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: COACH PITCH: Hoppers Backhoe Service vs. Hay...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR MONDAY, JUNE 15TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: PITCHING MACHINE: Taco Tierra vs. Erin Braddock Photography LeMond's Chevrolet vs. Friend Oil FNB Community Bank vs. Ambient Heating & Cooling 14 U TOURNAMENT: NAPA vs. Rush Appliance Fa...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 11 U: Fairfield Banking Company 5, Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 2 Lions Club 5, La Fuente 5 Top Dog Diesel Repair 15, Hayes Plumbing 1 FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE: COACH PITCH: ...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: T-BALL: Lemond's Chrysler vs. Peoples National Bank CSI Insurance vs. Doug Aman-State Farm 11 U: Fairfield Banking Company vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes Lions Club vs. La Fuente Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. Hayes Plumbing FAIRFIELD G...