A Lee County judge decided Monday, July 7, to allow the pretrial release of a Dixon man accused of disseminating images and videos of child sexual abuse. Heath A. Knipple, 46, was charged in Lee ...

A 46-year-old Dixon man accused of having and sending child sexual abuse materials could spend decades behind bars.

Newark Advocate history columnist Doug Stout shares more about Edward James Roye, an African American Newark resident who ...

Update: A NEW Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for north-central Lee county until 5pm. This storm is capable of ...

A 31-year-old Hammond man and 32-year-old Lynwood, Illinois man have been identified after being fatally shot Saturday, the ...

These real estate transactions, recorded the week of June 30, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. 5829 N.

Fish fry raises hope as Alton community joins forces after teen killed by stray bullet ...

The fascistic Texas governor has spent $11 billion since 2021 on so-called border security through “Operation Lone Star,” ...

The legislation would make NWS meteorologists and support staff "mission critical" public safety workers, giving them the same employment protections as airport Transportation Security Administration ...

Michael Agee, 32, of Lynwood, and Rayquan Dixon, 31, of Hammond, were both shot and killed early Saturday in Ford Heights.

The Madison County Regional Office of Education recently had a ceremony to recognize the recipients of the first ever Alma ...