Dunlap, Metamora, Richwoods and more have nominees up for Journal Star high school athlete of the week for April 7-12, 2025.

During the investigation, officers identified the suspect in the case as 56-year-old James Clarence Ernst Jr., of Edwards. A short time later, Ernst was apprehended in the 1200 block of West Willow ...

The 6-foot-8 Canadian wing will leave Champaign after a single season and enter the 2025 NBA Draft, he told ESPN.

Ethan Kizer spent the last two seasons at South Alabama. He's now headed to join another Metamora player in the Summit League.

The four-star linebacker and three-star defensive back are the 12th and 13th members of the Illinois football recruiting ...

Two drainage valves released thousands of gallons of garbage runoff into nearby creeks and drainage areas, according to police.

Good Friday is not a federal holiday but is a designated holiday in some states, including Illinois. This means government offices will be closed, as well as some schools and businesses. Easter Sunday ...

The 6-foot-6 Lithuanian guard is expected to be a lottery pick after a single season leading the Illinois basketball team.

Language translation software firm Lilt has provided artificial intelligence to translate weather service alerts for over a ...

Messi has helped at least two other MLS teams set attendance records. Both the New England Revolution and Sporting KC has record-setting games against Miami in 2024, according to ESPN, both of those ...

No, Target stores will be closed on Easter Sunday this year, a company spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY. Yes, Walmart will be open regular hours on Easter, the company confirmed to USA TODAY. No, ...

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