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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

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, ...