Beat writer Scott Richey is spending the week in Southern California covering a pair of Illinois basketball games ...

There are big poaching busts in Montana every year. Here's a list of some of the most heinous cases in the state's recent history.

Illinois opens nominations for the 2026 Makers Madness contest, letting voters choose the coolest product made in the state.

SPRINGFIELD -- The negotiated base salary for the new Springfield School District 186 superintendent fell in the middle of the range agreed upon by the board of education last fall, though it is less ...

A severe weather threat is possible this afternoon as a cold front approaches Central Illinois. Temperatures will soar into ...

The best BBQ are the local joints with secret spice rubs, slow-cooked meat, and great sides. For top BBQ spots in the U.S., check out these popular choices.

The former Ukrainian army general widely seen as the top political rival to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken publicly ...

Democratic lawmakers mostly support the proposal, but have concerns about higher education funding. Republicans have concern about increases in taxes and increased spending.

The Bears are looking for a place to build a new home. This is where Iowa lawmakers saw an opportunity, and one state senator explained why they're entering the fray to land the Bears in the Hawkeye ...

The famed U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform during a two-day show at Scott, which is scheduled for June 12-13, 2027.

American superstar Mikaela Shiffrin has put in two dominant runs to win the women’s slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds.

Beneath the surface of Decatur, more than 5,000 feet underground, carbon dioxide from ADM’s ethanol production is being permanently stored.