A retired educator who served Cumberland County Schools for almost three decades died last week, the district said Tuesday.

A Midstate mother who has endured unimaginable loss is once again taking action to help other people’s children. Cheryl ...

I hope you’ve enjoyed this look back on June of 1955! The final week of June 70 years ago was packed with activity – good and bad – in Pulaski County, so let’s get right to it. Here’s what was ...

Ronnie Erickson, 77, of Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at his home. He is survived by his daughter, Rana ...

Ross Carl Eilts of Massena, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, July 2, 2025. A Celebration ...

New Cumberland County Schools superintendent Dr. Eric C. Bracy started July 1. Here's what he hopes to accomplish in his new ...

Heather Hall has been appointed the new director of the Cumberland County Public Library system, effective June 29. Hall, the current deputy director, replaces Faith Phillips, who was promoted to ...

Three alleged members of the cult-like group Zizians were granted a joint trial Tuesday, and could be held at the Allegany ...

Cumberland resident Dr. Judy Stone is an infectious disease specialist who spent 25 years in solo practice in Allegany County ...

A 6-foot bottlenose dolphin that became stranded in a Cumberland County creek last week died Thursday morning during a rescue attempt, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center said.

On Wednesday, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) authorized the installation of new automatic warning devices to improve public safety at the 7th Street highway-rail crossing of Decatur & Eastern ...

Cumberland County held its annual naturalization ceremony on Friday, welcoming 41 new U.S. citizens during an event held at the county’s historic courthouse.