On Tuesday, current Macon County Sheriff Jim Root announced his plan to seek a third term in the role. In a press release, Root cited proven leadership and commitment to public safety as reasons why ...

Sheriff Jim Root announced his candidacy for a third term as Sheriff of Macon County, emphasizing his commitment to public ...

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Goleta residents will soon have a new way to stay informed during emergencies, following a unanimous City Council vote this week to partner with Santa Barbara County by using a new evacuation system.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency declared an Air Pollution Action Day today in the Chicago Metropolitan area due to elevated particle pollution caused by Canadian wildfire smoke.

MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A man from Illinois pleaded guilty to being involved in a scheme to get contraband into FCI McDowell. According to a press release from the United States Department of ...

The Macon County Fair is officially underway in Decatur, bringing a full week of fun, food, and family-friendly entertainment. Starting today, fairgoers can enjoy classic attractions like carnival ...

DECATUR — After several years of dwindling participation, the Miss Macon County Fair Queen Pageant ... and will compete in the Miss Illinois County Fair state pageant in January.

Residents in northern Illinois will likely experience poor air quality today as rain brings Canadian wildfire smoke south behind a cold front, according to the National Weather Service.

FORSYTH — The Macon County Sheriff's Department is now awaiting ... Detectives as well as the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigators are investigating the circumstances that lead ...