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2021 crop production numbers are in with Illinois posting some record breaking yields. The state is the top producer of soybeans in the US says Crop Statistician Mark Schleusener. "The soybean yield i...

Ameren Illinois has announced a $1.5-million project to replace vintage steel pipeline and natural gas services with modern, corrosion-resistant polyethylene material. Ameren spokesperson Brian Bretsc...

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) - Bond has been set at $5 million for an Illinois woman whose 6-year-old son died after being placed in a cold shower as punishment for misbehavior. Thirty-eight-year-old Jannie Pe...

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Teachers Union has backed an agreement dictating COVID-19 safety protocols in the nation's third-largest school district. Wednesday's vote will keep kids in classrooms after...

QUINCY, Ill. (AP) - A judge in western Illinois who found an 18-year-old man guilty of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl has come under fire after he threw out the conviction this month and said ...

The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats opened up their Class L Regional last night at home with a 44-17 win over Wesclin. The top seed Bobcats were led by Jordan Kessler with 20 points and Marah Johnson finis...

In Class S, the Selmaville Lady Rockets beat Raccoon 55-16 to advance to Friday's regional title game at Selmaville. The Lady Rockets were led by Kale Benjamin with 20, Maci Thorsen added 13 and Allie...

In prep girls basketball tonight, the Salem Lady Wildcats head to Breese to take on the Lady Cougars in Cahokia Conference play. The Lady Cats are 4-12 on the season and are 2-3 in the Cahokia. After ...

The Salem Freshmen are in action tonight when they host Freeburg at 6pm at B.E. Gum. In boys varsity basketball last night, Freeburg earned a 74-36 win over Roxana, Highland beat Jerseyville 51-50, Wa...

Girls 4a: Benet (4) Stevenson (1) Hersey (1) Loyola Fremd (3) Kenwood Edwardsville Normal Community Lyons Naperville North Others receiving votes: Bolingbrook, O'Fallon, Joliet West, Marist, Hononegah...