Seven people were shot at what the city described as a "non-sanctioned event" attended by more than 100 to 150 people, Mt. Vernon, Illinois officials said.

There was a long-awaited homecoming and warm welcome for Illinois rescue teams who spent two weeks away from their families to help with recovery after devastating flooding in Texas.

Authorities found the body of 14-year-old Kyle Williams of Milwaukee after a days-long search at Illinois Beach State Park.

Schaumburg police said Roland Schmidt was upset with the woman, Christine Moyer, over divorce paperwork she was filing against his son.

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) — One of the longest running fairs in Illinois is underway. The Coles County Fair kicked off on Sunday. The fair runs from Sunday, July 27 to Monday, August 4. The fair is starting their festivities with the Miss Coles County Pageant at the grandstand.