Stark County

A $900,000 grant from U.S. Department of Justice will fund the launch of a new adult drug court in three rural north-central Illinois counties.

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"Overall, the officers' actions were legally justified, reasonable and necessary to protect the health and safety of the officers, the community of Toulon and citizens of Stark County," said the state's attorney.

Like many rural counties, Stark County has experienced shrinking population. But they're looking to buck that trend through cooperation on a shared vision.

The Illinois State Police are investigating after officers in Stark County fatally shot a man reportedly wielding a machete against authorities.

A recently approved state grant will bring an enhanced 911 emergency system to Stark County, the last remaining county in Illinois without one.

Bradford is that central Illinois community often defined as the third-largest town in Stark County, behind Wyoming and Toulon. But the town, located some…

Stark is now one of 29 counties at a state COVID-19 warning level.As of Thursday, Stark had 27 reported cases. The rural county to the north of Peoria…

More positive COVID-19 tests are coming back in Central Illinois - including the first confirmed cases in Stark and Mason counties. In the Tri-County…

The U.S. Drought Monitor says portions of Central and Western Illinois remain abnormally dry. The agency’s update includes all of Peoria county and…