Lexington

The lifelong McLean County resident wrote a collection of poems over the course of a year, detailing the beauty and nuance of life in Central Illinois.

Body camera footage from a police shooting in Lexington has been released by the Illinois State Police [ISP]. The video shows the suspect pointing what appears to be a gun at approaching officers.

Ryan Aeron Stanley Hurst, 18, of Arkansas, is accused of firing at Illinois State Police troopers who had pulled him over at a gas station in Lexington on the morning of Feb. 6.

Illinois State Police said a suspect was hospitalized after being shot by an officer Thursday morning in Lexington.

Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy unveiled a report in January on increased cancer risk associated with alcohol use, even under current healthy guidelines. Health professionals say the report comes from years of convincing research.

Experts say rural home buyers typically want a small town feel. Recent lending trends imply it's increasingly attractive.

Emerald & Amythest in downtown Lexington is designed to be a community space for like-minded people, said co-owner Andy Hand.

Policing in a small town comes with its own set of challenges but plenty of benefits too — an important factor as police departments nationwide face recruiting challenges. Here's how it looks in McLean County.

The 42-acre estate off Route 66 in Lexington has been on the market for nearly a year. Luxury auctioneer Concierge Auctions will collect online bids beginning Aug. 9.

While many small towns are seeing populations decline and businesses leave, Lexington is growing.