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The Adams County Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program is designed to give high school seniors business experience by having them start and run a business as a team.

Kids lined up in Payson, Illinois to get their pictures with Santa, tell him their Christmas wishes and get a free toy afterwards.

The John Wood Community College Cheerleaders hosted their Mini Blazers Cheerleading Camp on Sunday to give kids in the community an opportunity to learn how to cheer.

One person was left seriously injured after a crash on US-136 in Hamilton Saturday night, according to the Illinois State Police.

In Lee County, a road rehab project that’s been ongoing for three years is now finished.

Seasonal cold weather did not stop crowds from coming out for some holiday fun for Hannibal's Christmas Parade.

Winchester’s square was lit up with festivities Saturday at the annual Hometown Christmas celebration.

Kids in Scott County now have more reading and play space they can enjoy at the public library without needing to feel cramped.

If you are looking to get into the Christmas spirit on Sunday, Pittsfield’s Courthouse Square is one place you’ll want to be.

The Quincy Fire Department and Tri-Township Fire District responded to a wooden shed that caught fire at 1825 North 24th street around 2:04 p.m., according to QFD Chief Tom Bentley.

On Friday, the Dairy Queen in Louisiana, Missouri, was the scene of an armed robbery.

When BNSF railroad conductor Justin Schaaf needed to take time off from work this summer, he had to make a choice: go to the dentist to get a cavity in his molar filled or attend a party for his son’s 7th birthday.

Both victims were above 80-years-old with underlying conditions.

You have a chance to win fully-decorated Christmas trees all while supporting a good cause in Hannibal.

Their goal was to connect with more unexpected parents and provide them with free pregnancy resources.

The members of the Oakland Cemetery Initiative believe there’s more history within all those tombstones than many locals may even know.

Mortgage interest rates are on the decline and have dropped by nearly a full percentage point from where they were a few months ago.

Pike County residents can now get their oil changed without driving all the way to Quincy, Mount Sterling or Jacksonville.

The city of Pittsfield has run into an issue with a water well. And they are working as fast as they can to resolve it.

The MDH Monmouth Clinic will offer a Convenience Clinic five days a week starting on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

IDPH officials are urging all Illinoisans to get fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 and the flu.

The move will still have to be approved by the full DNC in a vote likely early next year.

The Palmyra Police Department arrested Nikalos M. Bennett, 33, of Palmyra after a long investigation for alleged burglary, identity theft and forgery.

Major Sponsors were County Market, Refreshment Services Pepsi, Quincy Herald-Whig & WGEM.

The spokesperson said the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act and the pursuit of new orders has allowed Siemens in Fort Madison to start hiring once again.

Officials with the Iowa State Fair told multiple fair vendors they will not be offered a future contract to do business because of concerns over fraud by the concession operators.

Quincy man dies in Clayton crash

A new program is here for Quincy Senior High Schoolers who need mental health help. QPS officials say this program is needed now for their students.

Nick Freeman is from Jackson, Missouri, and began work as a conservation agent for the Missouri Department of Conservation in November.

An organization in Palmyra, Missouri that serves veterans got money on Thursday to help with their building renovations.