Diederich says the sheriff's office is establishing checkpoints, patrolling, and will have deputies stationed in the affected areas.

According to the Williamson County Emergency Management Agency, the shelter closed because everyone displaced has found a ...

Following the devastating EF-4 tornado that struck Williamson County, many residents were left without homes, food, or ...

Animal organizations in southern Illinois are stepping up to help those who are needing assistance with those who have pets ...

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WSIL) -- Authorities arrested Thomas J. Jones of Marion, Illinois, on Thursday. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said they pulled over Jones when he was driving in the ...

A deadly severe weather outbreak spawned at least one tornado in 22 states from May 15-21. Among the hardest-hit states were ...

A Marion, Illinois family narrowly escaped Friday’s EF4 tornado, but their home was destroyed. Now a group from two states ...

A local Red Cross chapter will host a Multi-Agency Resource Center on Thursday in an effort to support Williamson County ...

Platte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Hannah Blacklock has dealt with her share of stress-packed situations with the Crisis ...

The grant would have provided more than $23 million to Illinois organizations to equip households with high-speed internet. U ...

Nine tornadoes struck Missouri and Kentucky on May 16, including a deadly EF3 in Scott County that killed two people and ...