Juneteenth has been celebrated by Black Americans for generations, marking the anniversary of enslaved African Americans in ...

More than 8,800 establishments host 49,450 gambling machines that in 2025 consumed $34.9 billion in bets and paid out $31.7 ...

Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced the expansion of access to information and ...

As temperatures rise, cities and counties across central Illinois have resources for people and families looking to get out ...

Every Illinois resident now has free access to informational and educational resources through a new digital library program, ...

Illinois is launching a statewide digital library resource program. Illinois residents now have free access to trusted online ...

DECATUR, Ill (WICS) — ‘Hardy's Race for the Lake’ in Decatur is back this weekend. With over sixty boats competing in races ...

With dangerously high temperatures expected in Central Illinois, cooling centers are opening up for the summer to keep people ...

A new gathering space at the Woodstock Public Library is more than a community enhancement project — it's an example of ...

Edwardsville Public Library to host free ‘The Lion & the Mouse’ puppet show ...

Whether you’re a lifelong comic book fan or just looking for your next great read, the Cozy Comics Club offers a chance to explore graphic novels in a relaxed group setting. The club will meet at 6:30 ...

As the warmest temperatures of the early summer season blanketed the area Wednesday, advocates for the homeless population ...