Travis Morse

Southern Illinois author Ellis Darnell debuts her romance novel “What The Heart Wants,” now in stores across 42 states, with launch events in Mount Vernon and Milwaukee.

Mount Vernon Fire Department welcomed two new recruits Monday as Anthony Mishoe and Carter Ballah were sworn in at City Hall before heading to fire academy in Champaign.

Authorities are investigating after 46-year-old Michael Braddy died Monday when his water service truck left Illinois Route 15 near Woodlawn; officials say no chemicals spilled.

As summer travel peaks, First Mid Bank & Trust warns of increasingly sophisticated AI-powered vacation scams and shares tips to avoid losing money and personal data.

Caritas Family Solutions aims to raise $138,000 in a 24-hour Caritas Day of Giving July 30–31, with sponsors adding $3 for every $1 donated to support services ...

At Mount Vernon's first-ever Valor Awards, four firefighters were honored for rescuing two residents from a deadly June 24, 2025, Short Street apartment fire.

Rend Lake College moves toward a “Responsible AI Use” policy to guide staff and protect sensitive data, while trustees also advance a balanced FY2027 budget for public review.

An expanded Birth to Three program in Southern Illinois can now serve up to 250 families, adding home visitors and boosting early childhood support across four counties.

Rend Lake College has completed a Student Center renovation that shrinks its glass wall, cuts energy use and boosts comfort, backed in part by a nearly $200,000 IGEN grant.

MTV Motorsports will open at Mount Vernon Outland Airport's Innovation Park, brokering high-end cars and used aircraft from an indoor showroom, with full operations planned this fall.