Discover how Carbondale's Warming Center transforms into a cooling shelter, offering essential services to those in need ...

Trees are not just foliage in this part of the world; they are a part of the Valley’s poetic soul, its historic memory, and ...

A quiet force of compassion, Ellinger, originally from Indiana, serves as the coordinator at the Victory Hill Dream Center, a ...

A month after a seasonal overflow shelter was closed, questions remain about where Rochester's homeless population is turning ...

Near record temperatures have raised concerns about the health of students and staff. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

Lakes are essential to ecosystems, providing freshwater, supporting biodiversity and offering crucial habitat for fish and ...

A warming center in southern Illinois is switching gears to help people stay cool during these hot summer days.

A little boy from Colerain Township is making a big difference.He donated hundreds of dollars to a local animal shelter, using money he raised by making and selling pens. Nine-year-old Brody Baldwin ...

In the first 4 1/2 months of this year, one-third of people arrested by Augusta police were homeless, a situation that's not ...

The shortest days of the year and the chilliest bouts of weather are upon us. These are the places to go for an escape ...

Building a Welcoming Watertown Organization members spoke again during Tuesday's Common Council meeting. The group has been active at Council meetings this summer and its proposal for public/private ...