Several News-Democrat readers reported feeling the earthquake at about 1:29 a.m., including one who says it awakened him in his home in Maplewood, Missouri. It was felt most strongly around Taylorville, Illinois, according to reports to the USGS.

The USGS recorded the earthquake, felt in Illinois and Missouri.

A strong solar storm is impacting Earth on Monday. It's possible the Aurora may be visible over much of the United States Monday night, but not a guarantee.

Where we are standing right now was always envisioned to be part of Gateway Arch National Park — and it is time that we see that through.”

CHS Inc., a global agribusiness and the nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperative, is significantly expanding its presence on the Mississippi River in Illinois.

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An attorney for the woman family describes the shooting as “an absolutely unnecessary and unjustified use of deadly force.”

Seven with Illinois ties and two from St. Louis have qualified for Team USA for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics across multiple sports.