Numerous bills have been introduced in the Illinois legislature that would dissolve townships with varying populations, including 50,000, 5,000 and 500 people.

After several years of decline, the population is increasing, helped by immigration, while outbound migration slows.

Weeks after tabling a request to purchase four dump trucks, Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to purchase two of ...

The service received a $756,200 loan aiming to fund eight ambulances and medical equipment that will assist with the expansion operations.

Some Central Illinois lawmakers are pushing for harsher punishments for selling fentanyl as the state sees a decline in ...

Illinois companies announced 1,666 mass layoffs in February, with more than 4-in-5 impacting workers in Cook County.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - Crews put out a fire at the Walmart Garden Center in West City, Illinois on Sunday morning.

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announced a $1.9 million Health and Human Services grant for medical care in Franklin County ...

U.S. Representative Mike Bost recently announced a $1.9 million grant in Health and Human Services for medical care in ...

A long-time farmer, Franklin Miller built his grain and elevator business at an ideal location served by the Western Maryland ...

HGTV released list of the 50 most charming small towns in America, and this Illinois town is said to be the most charming in ...

Adults 65 or older might qualify for a property tax exemption of up to $6,000 of a property's assessed value (up to $10,000 in Cook County and $8,000 in counties contiguous to Cook). Illinois ...