Ronnie McKenzie – aka King Ron to his more than 2 million social media followers – is using his digital presence to build bridges, particularly between the deaf and hearing communities.

In a Facebook post late Saturday night, Pikeland CUSD# 10 Interim Superintendent Todd Fox reported the deaths of two students ...

As of Tuesday, May 27, four children have died in hot cars so far in 2025 - all of which happened before Memorial Day. Two of the hot car deaths happened when the outside air temperature was lower ...

ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. (WGEM) - Tick season has arrived in the Tri-States, and there are simple steps to take to prepare yourself when spending time outdoors. Various species of ticks are found locally, ...

For the wreath-laying ceremony, Illinois Veterans’ Home officials chose Betty Balzer, the wife of recently deceased veteran Ken Balzer.

Daniel Winn is an evening anchor at WGEM News. He grew up in the Central Illinois town of Casey. Moving to Quincy was more than a career move for Daniel, it puts him closer to family, and he's ...

MCDONOUGH COUNTY, Ill. (WGEM) - Mosquito testing in McDonough County tested positive for West Nile virus by a mosquito in Bushnell, Illinois. Testing begins in May every year, with traps set up ...

QUINCY (WGEM) - The Quincy Police Department will soon be implementing a new survey system for calls made into the department. After completing a report, callers will receive a text message that links ...

GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. (WGEM) - A Tri-State school district is making a major investment in agriculture. It’s happening in the Pike County town, known for its Purple Martin birds, and the school, for its ...

Send your birthdays and anniversaries to [email protected]. Please have all birthday and anniversary announcements emailed to WGEM no later than two business days prior to the date you wish your ...

For the wreath-laying ceremony, Illinois Veterans’ Home officials chose Betty Balzer, the wife of recently deceased veteran Ken Balzer. She said if you plan to sunbathe, SPF 30 isn’t going to block ...