Veterans Day gives everyone a yearly reminder to celebrate those who served in the armed forces by writing letters or saying a simple "thank you." Next week in White Hall, an entire school will again open its doors to thank veterans for their service.

A penny might not go far these days, but a million could pack a punch for Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois.

When it comes to emergencies, especially those that are health-related, every second counts.

A Greene County man was re-sentenced to prison Thursday for violating probation in a 2008 convenience store holdup.

The kids at White Hall Elementary School are on their way to a safer school experience.

A 28-year-old Roodhouse man injured in a one-car crash last weekend remained hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday.

White Hall Police Chief Rob McMillen says he will be a candidate for Greene County sheriff in the February Democratic primary, adding to what is likely to be a crowded field.

Painting has always been a love of Carlinville artist Denise Hoff, but after marriage and children, it became a rare pleasure until 1998.

Illinois State Police have declined to launch a formal investigation of a Kane police officer who residents had accused of threatening to "shoot up Village Hall." State Police officials said the allegations against Delbert Gilliam, the part-time police officer for the Greene County village, appear to be without merit.

When Marines are called, they respond. In the case of former Marine Rob Cleeton, the same principle applied to his personal life.

The Helping Hands organization has been busy all summer feeding more than 100 North Greene area children lunch Monday through Friday.

Daren M. Gleason, 20, of the 3300 block of Myrtle Street, Alton, was charged Tuesday with home invasion.

A former state prison guard who acknowledged depositing money stashed by a drug dealer has been sentenced to home confinement and probation, but his lawyer says he is not getting off easy.

Zach M. Grzechowick, 21, of Jacksonville, was arrested Friday following a traffic stop at the intersection of U.S. Route 67 and Teresa Lane in Carrollton.

Abuses of Internet privileges have prompted Greene County officials to revise their oversight policies.