From highly contested mayoral races to library and school board contests, voters have a wide variety of issues on the ballot for the April 1 consolidated election in Illinois. Early voting continues ...

Get ready for the 2025 gardening season by joining us for Gardener’s Day! This year’s presentation will cover backyard composting, beneficial plants we commonly think of as weeds, and managing pests ...

The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch for Madison, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, and Macoupin counties for Friday night, March 14. The Tornado Watch goes from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. CT. There are ...

Seeing Utah State on most projected NCAA men’s basketball tournament brackets is not all that surprising for even casual followers of the sport. The Aggies have been frequent March Madness ...

Your device does not support the audio. JERSEY COUNTY — Jersey County Coroner Kevin Ayres confirmed on Friday afternoon, March 7, 2025, that the victim of a mining accident at Calhoun Quarry in ...

The last days of the life of Jesus Christ will come to life, complete with rock songs, flowery costumes and neon colors, as Calhoun Community College stages the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar.” ...

Your device does not support the audio. FIELDON — A man was pronounced dead Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Calhoun Quarry, located at 25840 Eldred Road, following an incident involving falling ...

The Alabama Forestry Commission is urging residents to refrain from outdoor burning due to conditions that could lead to dangerous wildfires. According to Alexandria Fire Department via Facebook ...

The Metro-East Lutheran boys basketball team delivered coach Anthony Smith a regional championship for his birthday. The Knights won 50-49 over Calhoun in the Class 1A Raymond Lincolnwood Regional ...

Firefighters across Calhoun County have battled multiple blazes this week as dry conditions and gusty winds continue to fuel fire dangers. Officials have contained two large fires in the region ...

The 2026 Illinois primary is still more than a year away, but a candidate has now thrown their hat in the ring for the gubernatorial race. DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced Thursday ...

DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced his candidacy for Illinois Governor, citing concerns over state laws that he believes hinder public safety and contribute to budget issues.