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SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) today announced $1.8 million in available funding for the Local Food Infrastructure Grants (LFIG) program. This funding bolsters food access in Illinois and supports items such as refrigerated vehicles, livestock processing, community kitchens, and more. These grants strengthen local and regional food supply chains, which increases access to Illinois agricultural products for communities across the state.

DEKALB – Today, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined Aermec North America leadership and the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation to break ground on the Italian-based HVAC company’s first U.S. manufacturing site. The company’s $15 million investment will support the development of an over 186,000-square-foot facility and create 30 new full-time jobs in the DeKalb region. “Aermec chose to locate its first U.S. manufacturing

Darren Bailey, a Republican candidate for Illinois governor, joined striking workers on the picket line Thursday in Alton.

FEMA denied Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's request for a major disaster declaration following summer severe weather, prompting accusations of political bias from state leaders and U.S. Representative Eric Sorensen.

The family says the sheriff's initially told them the 16-year-old girl was killed by a hit-and-run driver before later admitting a deputy had hit her.

ST. LOUIS — In October, the American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets to help keep the blood supply as strong as possible this fall. The seasons may change, but the need for blood is constant. Donors of all blood types are being called on to roll up a sleeve and give hope to hospital patients who rely on transfusions. While October can be a shoulder season between severe summer and winter weather, it is often unpredictable. When the blood supply is stable,

GODFREY – Godfrey officials voted 5-1 to keep three speed bumps in place on Levis Lane as residents report harassment from drivers and urge alternative solutions. Members of the Godfrey Public Safety Committee cast their votes on Oct. 6, 2026 after multiple residents called for the speed bumps to be removed or replaced with other anti-speeding measures. Trustee Craig Lombardi cast the sole vote against keeping the speed bumps on Levis Lane. Residents claimed during public comments tha

Mayor Cara Spencer thanks City staff and community partners as City turns to final invoicing and $498 million federal recovery allocation closeout.

Four women are in custody in St. Louis County and City for multiple retail thefts at the West County Mall and other businesses in the county and city.

EDWARDSVILLE — Sophomore wide receiver Serena Shapiro helped Edwardsville High School’s girls flag football team stay unbeaten with a 32-0 victory over Peoria High on Oct. 5, 2026, at Tiger Stadium, advancing the Tigers to the IHSA regional final as they pursue a return to the state tournament. She also did the same against Belleville East on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, with another stellar performance. Edwardsville improved to 16-0 with the Belleville East win. Serena is an Edison's

Illinois farmers could soon get a helping hand when it comes to storing their crops. Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Finance Authority announced a new low-interest loan program aimed at helping farmers build on-site grain storage facilities.

A St. Louis County woman is facing three felony charges after authorities say she used a fake driver's license and forged banking documents to withdraw thousands of dollars from another person's bank account.