local government

Voters cast ballots for races such as mayor, village president, city council and school board.

The City reports this was not an emergency situation and is not an immediate risk.

Stan Reno's appointment is effective April 1.

These gatherings are free and open to anyone in the public.

It’s a curious sign of our times that one of the best places that I’ve found to witness candor, compassion, and fun in American politics is the Illinois State Archives’ website.

To continue our series on Illinois mayoral races, we dove into an election coming up in Carbondale. A local business owner and the current mayor pro tempore are both vying for the seat.

Harold Visser says there's no place for violence or threats in the race

COVID relief money was supposed to be a lifeline for small towns recovering from the pandemic, but some found the paperwork too daunting and missed on on the funds.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry and City Manager Gary Williams about the city's moves toward reopening, along with state…