The area near the small, central Illinois village of Ohlman, Illinois was struck by a 3.8 magnitude earthquake early Tuesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey, with shaking ...

At approximately 12:03 a.m., a Menard County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a vehicle traveling on IL-123 near Tice Road with revoked registration. The deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, however the ...

A life-threatening flash flood emergency was issued for parts of several Concho Valley counties Thursday afternoon. The Flash Flood Warning from the National Weather Service Office in San Angelo is ...

The Menard County State's Attorney has been cited for driving under the influence by the Illinois State Police after a single-vehicle wreck in the village of Tallula on Oct. 24. Gwendolyn Marie Thomas ...

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As Republicans across the country pursue new congressional maps to boost their party ahead of next year's midterm elections, Democrats are ramping up pressure on states where they can respond. House ...

MARTINTON, Ill. (WLS) -- Dramatic video showed people running away as a concrete grain bin full of soybeans collapsed Wednesday in Martinton, Illinois, about 65 miles south of Chicago. The collapse ...

The Sangamon Valley Trail has extended into Menard County, offering a new two-mile stretch for walkers, runners and cyclists. The trail now spans nearly 13.5 miles from Springfield into Menard County, ...

A long-awaited extension of the Sangamon Valley Trail was dedicated Monday morning. The new segment extends two miles northward into Menard County. “This new extension is an exciting step toward ...

MENARD COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - A dedication was held for the two-mile extension of the Sangamon alley Trail into Menard County. The new segment extends north from Sangamon County. Terri Treacy, ...

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