The Mount Vernon Mustangs scored five runs in the top of the ninth to claim a 9-4 victory over Lesterville in amateur baseball action on Friday.

MT. VERNON, Ill. (WSIL) -- One person is dead after a traffic crash in Mt. Vernon on Wednesday. The Mt. Vernon Police Chief ...

Families within the Mount Vernon school district are raising questions and concerns over a proposed tax levy increase.

Joe Newcomb confirmed to the Courier & Press on May 6 he has resigned as the Mount Vernon coach. The Eastern (Pekin) graduate ...