Tornadoes were spotted Friday afternoon in the St. Louis area and above southern Illinois, prompting weather officials to implore people in the region to take cover.

With no new measles cases identified in Illinois since May 22, health officials have declared the measles outbreak over, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday.

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Discover southern Illinois as a travel destination, with Shawnee National Forest, unique wineries, and small-town charm drawing visitors year-round.

SALEM, Ill. — Troy Cannon, former coroner of Marion County in southern Illinois, has been charged with seven counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

A federal judge penalized Burns Hunting Club for baiting waterfowl in Illinois, ordering closure, fines, and probation for violating hunting laws.

A district judge ordered a duck hunting club in southern Illinois to close for two years after the owner admitted to a federal charge for illegal baiting.

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Illinois Department of Transportation is undertaking a significant construction season in Southern Illinois, driven by Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois capital ...

Tornado watches and warnings have been issued across major parts of central and southern Illinois, as well as counties south of Chicago. Find out where.