Ashley Gustin, principal of Mt. Vernon Intermediate School, will host an open house May 7 to welcome the community to the school, which will move into the current Fortville Elementary School ...

Two people were fatally shot and several others were injured on Sunday morning at a “non-sanctioned event” in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, attended by at least 100 people, officials said. The shooting took ...

Boys basketball: Arlington tops Mt. Vernon for the first time in program history Stephen Haynes Poughkeepsie Journal 0:00 ...

A new mural has been placed inside the gymnasium where Chapin spent countless hours training; now it's serving as inspiration ...

MT. VERNON, Ill. (WSIL) -- Thousands of meals were given away to those in need in Mt. Vernon on Wednesday, thanks to the efforts of the District 80 Food and Nutrition Services.

MT. VERNON, Ill. (WSIL) -- Holly Avery, a nurse with SSM Health at Home in Mt. Vernon, was recently honored with the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award.

Mt. Vernon standout junior guard and Purdue recruit Luke Ertel scored 36 points to lead the Marauders, who withstood a 38-point night from UConn commit Braylon Mullins in his final high school game.

Something to understand, if you can: The IHSAA, through commissioner Paul Neidig, made the ruling – limited eligibility – but that was following the lead of Mt. Vernon officials.

Downtown Mt. Vernon Holiday Open House The open house will be on November 24. You can stroll through the charming streets and discover exceptional sales and contests at local businesses.