Hundreds gathered in Metropolis, Illinois, for the annual Superman Festival, a celebration of unity, hope, and community. The festival highlights how Superman’s story resonates with everyone, including immigrants, and shows that people can come together …
The group of 18 commitments Illinois has landed in the Class of 2026 has that group ranked in the top 15 nationally. Beat writer Scott Richey takes a look at 10 more targets who could join the 2026 class: JC Anderson, Mount Zion The 6-foot-6, 230-pound …
Summer is a time to explore the outdoors, spend time with family and soak up the sun. But not everyone wants to or has the resources to plan an expensive, faraway vacation. Luckily for those trying to keep it local, Illinois has a plethora of scenic places …
PEORIA — Senior third baseman Aubriella Garza stands only 5-foot-3, but the Northern Illinois recruit has set the bar high in softball for Oswego. Garza is the only four-year varsity player this spring for the Panthers. She got her start primarily as a …
The stunning downward spiral of Michael Madigan’s political career ended Friday with a 7 1/2-year prison sentence and a $2.5 million fine for the former Illinois House speaker and the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history after he was …
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is calling on outdoor enthusiasts to serve as volunteer citizen scientists this summer to help track wild turkey populations. Citizens Invited to Aid Statewide Wild Turkey Monitoring According to the …
CHILLICOTHE — The Chillicothe Paints hit back-to-back home runs in the seventh inning as part of their first comeback with of the season, defeating Illinois Valley 13-9 at VA Memorial Stadium Wednesday. Chillicothew (7-6) scored first. Mason McManus …
MT. STERLING, Ill. (WGEM) - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has set this weekend as Illinois free fishing days for this year. There are anglers already out at Lake Mt. Sterling to fish this weekend. Free fishing days allows for people to fish …
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