Even though just a couple thunderstorms have rolled through across Central Illinois Sunday, it has brought heavy rainfall to ...

Unlike some small towns that have tried to reinvent themselves as tourist destinations with artificial “old-timey” charm, ...

Douglas County assessor Walt Peffer, 78, has died following a short bout with cancer, according to county officials.

A number of early settlers of the Fulton County village were from the Scottish city of Dunfermline (pronounced "Done-ferm-lin ...

A Macon County judge rejected on Tuesday another attempt by Douglas and Kelly Nichols to overturn their convictions for ...

One animal shelter in Central Illinois might look a little bit different the next time you visit. Douglas County Animal Control is beginning to work on renovations. While nothing has drastically ...

Eastern Illinois University will reconsider changing the name of Douglas Hall because of the association the historical figure for which it's named has with slavery.

Earlier this year, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners initiated the process to transition from a statutory form of government into a home rule county charter form of government.

Douglas County voters to consider creating a home rule charter commission in the June 24 special election, aiming for greater local control.

Although Douglas County’s proposed budget for next year is still being finalized, county staff says it’s working to maintain a flat property tax rate for 2026, unless county commissioners ...

Immgration operations in South Omaha prompted a Douglas County Commissioner to exit the board’s regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday morning.