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A new book uncovers the research of John Work, who accompanied folklorist Alan Lomax on a trip to the Mississippi Delta in the early 1940s. They documented the music heard in churches, blues joints and cotton fields of the South.

America is starkly divided among urban-rural lines. It’s not new. But is the party affiliation intensifying?

The American Red Cross plans to install 50 to 100 smoke alarms in Bloomington-Normal homes later this month as part of its annual Sound the Alarm…

There have been rescues of people trapped in homes destroyed by the "super cell" storm that was also hitting Georgia and Mississippi with more twisters and hail.

The Tazewell County State’s Attorney said Gov. JB Pritzker’s threat to take action against businesses violating his COVID-19 executive orders raises ...

The Princeville couple found Tuesday in the Spoon River fought for their lives. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood announced the autopsy findings of...

Homelessness is often considered an urban problem. But rural Americans often experience homelessness as well. Advocates struggle to reach homeless rural residents and connect them with services.

An advisory board has voted to add chronic pain syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, osteoarthritis and three other pain conditions to the list of…

The Normal Planning Commission approved four proposals Thursday evening, including two subdivision plan amendments as well as official rules for residential parking pads and outdoor dining.

Governor JB Pritzker gives his first State of the State and Budget Message to the General Assembly. The rough budget outline that included $800 million in…