MT. VERNON, Ill. (WLS) -- One person is dead and a veteran Illinois State Police trooper is seriously injured after a shootout on Interstate 64 near Mount Vernon Tuesday morning, according to police.

If you’re looking for an enjoyable weekend trip, Mt. Vernon, Illinois, offers a quieter alternative to larger destinations. Located at the intersection of I-57 and I-64, the city is as easy to reach ...

A massive tornado which left two dead in southern Illinois was captured tearing through a field on Sunday, June 21, as storm cells tracked eastward across the region. Thomas Moore of Mount Vernon ...

Electrical crews are out repairing downed power lines in Mount Vernon, Illinois, a day after a tornado struck.

MT. VERNON, Ill. – A man is facing a possible reckless homicide charge in southern Illinois after striking and killing a pedestrian with his vehicle and crashing into a residence. According to a ...

BLUFORD, Ill. – Authorities served a warrant for a high-profile drug bust Tuesday morning near Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The investigation led to four arrests after authorities recovered methamphetamine, ...

The finish line may be in Southern Illinois, but for the women competing in this year's Air Race Classic, reaching Mount ...

MT. VERNON, Ill. (KFVS) - A new season is just around the bend for Market Days in Mt. Vernon. The dates will be each second Saturday of the month. The Market Days will feature returning and new ...

MOUNT VERNON, IL (WSIL) -- Three Mount Vernon Police Officers were awarded with the Unit Citation award after a lengthy investigation resulted in multiple arrests and a decrease in gunshots in the ...