Charleston News

Near Manchester is where the worst tornado touched down. It moved east and passed about 10 miles south of Jacksonville.

Students at Haywood Christian Academy recently visited the WNC Nature Center to study and better understand the Red Wolf, their school mascot.

Mater Dei senior Jacob Theising and Wesclin junior Jason Bliven have clinched state medals after qualifying for the finals of the 300 meter hurdles during the preliminary round of the Class 1A state track and field meet on Thursday in Charleston.

Photo: Sydney Strang was part of Lady Knight relay action during the Class 2A State meet in Charleston, Ill.

Photo: Kory Harner can call himself a 2012 State qualifier in the pole vault after his Thursday performance at the Rochelle Sectional.

A season-ending hamstring injury is officially a thing of the past for Rayanne Wright.

A Savoy man who had the unenviable task of hanging cabinets on his own has developed a device to make the job easier.

Rushville-Industry junior Megan Lauzon knew when she let the shot put fly that she had never felt a throw quite like that one before.

The season-ending hamstring injury is officially a thing of the past. Rayanne Wright is the 2012 IHSA 400-meter dash state champion.

Dixon sophomore Lexy Duncan competes in the long jump during Friday's preliminaries at the Class 2A girls state track meet in Charleston.

As more children are considered at risk for lead poisoning, many parents may wonder how to prevent the problem, especially if they have an older home with lead-based paint.

CHARLESTON, Ill. - Authorities in east-central Illinois are looking for homes for almost two dozen dogs taken from a home in rural Lerna.

CHICAGO The Illinois High School Association girls state track and field meet will be held this weekend in Charleston, Ill., -- and Fenwick's Mary Kate Callahan won't be taking part.

Video gambling is now legal in the city of Champaign. The Champaign City Council voted 7 to 2 Tuesday night to amend the city's ban on most gambling to make an exception for video gaming as authorized by the state.

CHARLESTON, Ill. - Eastern Illinois Director of Athletics Barbara Burke has announced that women's basketball head coach Brady Sallee has announced he is leaving his position at EIU to pursue other professional opportunities.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - The violent death of Paul McCann led to improvements in how Illinois intends to protect the mentally disabled in group homes, but the trial of the first man accused of killing him suggests to some that justice and equality are still a challenge for them.

The chain touts its fresh-baked bread and freshly cut meats and vegetables sliced daily.

CHARLESTON, Ill. - Long-time Eastern Illinois football coach Bob Spoo is headed to the Hall of Fame.