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Two metro-east counties were among the 15 in the state to gain population from 2020 to 2024, according to the U.S. Census ...
Severe weather is moving through Central Illinois, and with it comes a stream of updates and photos/videos from WCIA’s viewers. Follow along below for updates as they come into our newsroom. 1:30 p.m.
Alexander County saw the greatest percentage decline in population from 2020 to 2024, losing 578 residents or 11.18% of the county’s population. The county is located at the southernmost point of ...
County fair season is back in Illinois and Iowa! Use the map below to see all of the county fairs in the KWQC viewing area.
COLLINSVILLE The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane restrictions will be encountered at the ...
Any ticks collected are sent to the state's public health department to be identified. The Will County Health Department ...
In 2016, Jay Doherty not only lobbied Chicago, Cook County and state agencies, he was also the longtime president of the City ...
Tri-County libraries are coming together for the fourth annual library crawl taking place now through Aug. 30.
One project is under construction and more are ramping up on county roads in Shiloh, Belleville, Swansea and Fairview Heights ...
MidAmerican crews restored power to 15,400 customers overnight. As of 7 a.m., 4,600 remain without power, with full restoration expected by Wednesday night.
COLLINSVILLE The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that a full closure of Interstate 55/70 northbound/eastbound between Illinois 157 ...