Ben Singson

"Rural-style homelessness" a growing concern in region. "Because you don't see kids on the street or sleeping in the parks, sometimes it gets overlooked."

The Jacksonville Police Department wants to increase officers' visibility in the community through events and partnering with organizations so people can see them in a more positive light.

The Rev. Joe Ring, pastor of Our Saviour Catholic Church in Jacksonville, died Thursday at 66, the church announced.

Illinois Department of Agriculture and Southern Illinois University Medicine Farm Family Resource Initiative are hosting a webinar dealing with mental health in a time of constant online connection.

Fitness trainer Samantha Berger-Fitzsimmons calls Jacksonville home these days. But for 16 years, she was high-kicking in New York City as part of the illustrious Radio City Rockettes.

Midwest Youth Services' "A New HOPE" community walk is aiming to raise awareness in the Jacksonville area of the growing problem of youth homelessness.

Lincoln Land Community College will be opening scholarships next week for current and prospective students who plan to attend in the 2026-27 school year.

Two pets died Friday in a fire that damaged a Caldwell Street house.

Menards locations across the Midwest will be accepting toys for the store's toy drive and putting up Enchanted Forest displays for the holiday season.

Pike County Chamber & Economic Development Corp.'s 15th annual Girls Night Out aims to celebrate local shopping in downtown Pittsfield this Thursday.