With a soft, airy crumb, jammy cherry filling, and a glossy, cloud-like frosting, this Mount Vernon Cake is full of old-fashioned charm—even if its origins are a bit of a mystery.

Everyone knows when you play the seventh-ranked Mt. Vernon boys basketball team you have to concentrate on slowing down star ...

Mt. Vernon schools recently announced teacher and staff members of the year, along with plans to honor them at an upcoming ...

MT. VERNON, Ill. (WCIA) — Less than a day after a 22-year-old Mt. Vernon woman was arrested in connection to a shooting in the city, the charges against her have been dropped. She had originally been ...

Mount Vernon players huddle in celebration after defeating Western Christian in the Class 3A championship match at the state volleyball tournament Thursday at Xtream Arena in Coralville. (Savannah ...

Class 2A No. 6 Alburnett won the first eight matches, including seven with bonus points, and rolled to a 51-21 dual victory ...

MT. VERNON, Ill. (WSIL) -- A Mt. Vernon man was arrested and faces multiple charges in relation to a shooting which resulted in three people shot, police said. The Mount Vernon Police Department, with ...

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. — Public schools in Mount Vernon are facing a very difficult future as enrollment drops. Mount Vernon High is at 35% capacity, and with money tight, district leaders say it's time ...