Libby Gerdes

CARBONDALE — In honor of Bike Month and Preservation Month, the City of Carbondale hosted the second Carbondale Bikes ride throughout historic spots in the city Thursday.

METROPOLIS — The community is mourning the sudden death of Alderman Chad Lewis, local officials announced Saturday afternoon.

HEROD — Cryptid enthusiasts turned out to the Garden of the Gods Outpost in celebration of "Bigfoot Day," an event of mystery and fun for visitors of all ages.

ZEIGLER — On a memorable Father's Day for one growing family, first responders delivered a healthy baby boy.

JEFFERSON COUNTY — A Sunday evening tornado resulted in multiple deaths, injuries and home damages, Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Bullard announced later that night.

Sky6 drone footage from WPSD Local 6 shows the aftermath of the tornado in Jefferson County. Flipped cars and broken trees can be seen in Sky6 drone footage from WPSD Local 6 in Jefferson County.

The Sons of the America Revolution Long Knives chapter, in coordination with the Friends of Crab Orchard Refuge is celebrating America's 250th birthday in Marion with a Liberty Tree dedication,

METROPOLIS — With the extensive rainfall that's befallen the region as a result of severe weather over Saturday, while many were lucky to see minimal damage across the region, the most prevalent issue rose quickly: cars facing high water levels.

On her journey walking across America, Rin Lee made her longest straight stretch right here in Southern Illinois.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — A federal district judge sentenced a Carbondale man to 46 months in prison as well as $564,936.19 in restitution after he pleaded