Illinois River

Hundreds of black carp have been reported in the Mississippi River basin, and the invasive fish harm the local ecosystem by threatening important native species.

Updated at 1:30 p.m., June 6 with revised river crest forecast from the National Weather Service — The Mississippi River at St. Louis is expected to crest…

Updated: 8:50 p.m. May 5 — with information about flood damage to an Illinois American Water plant.Floodwaters have continued to rise over the weekend in…

Federal officials are encouraging St. Louis residents to enroll in flood insurance, in anticipation of a potentially severe flood season.Most homeowners…

It happens at this time of year -- rivers freeze. Well, ice on the Illinois River has again shut down the Brussels Ferry. The ferry is used to get people…