Republican Rock Island Alderman Glen Evans Sr., First Ward, has announced his candidacy for Illinois State Senate District 36 where he will take on incumbent Democrat Mike Halpin.

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Did you know more than 200 employees at the Springfield Public School District 186 make more than $100,000 a year? The list includes administrators, principals, teachers and more. Here's what you need ...

Retail theft: At 2:47 p.m., a 16-year-old Darby youth was observed by security at Macy’s at Springfield Mall stealing close ...

Senate Bill 158, sponsored by State Senator Jane Timken, was recently signed into law as part of the state budget. Its goal: reduce distractions, curb cyberbullying, and keep students focused during ...

The rigorous overnight Troop K camp in Wayne has the cadets up at 5:30 a.m. doing calisthenics and running a mile before ...

Surveillance footage showed a crowd of over 100 people fleeing as shots were fired at Mason Community Learning Center, with ...