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Lafayette Jeff receiver Omar Williams caught four touchdown passes in one half and caught the attention of college scouts.

Rockford, Illinois has produced notable figures in various fields such as fashion, film, sports, politics and more.

Kendall Opsal, left, and Kiarra King, both 18 and headed to college soon, received money for college Saturday, June 7, 2025, ...

That could lead to a trade for Atlanta Braves veteran All-Star Marcell Ozuna. While Detroit is a well-oiled machine entering June, they do have some areas that could use some help. They are ninth ...

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ latest budget misses the mark in several key areas, according to one independent nonprofit fiscal analyst. State lawmakers sent Gov. JB Pritzker a $55.2 billion budget on May ...

Did you hear the one about the armed robbery that occurred at an Atlanta house party after Muhammad Ali’s landmark 1970 comeback fight? If not, it’s OK; “Fight Night: The Million Dollar ...

SPRINGFIELD – While Illinois State Police has long investigated child sex crimes, a new measure would explicitly name addressing internet crimes against children as a core mission of its criminal ...

Georgia’s state Senate will have a new face when lawmakers return to work next year, and seven people are vying to be the one posing for photos under the Gold Dome when the dust settles. Former Sen.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency declared an Air Pollution Action Day today in the Chicago Metropolitan area due to elevated particle pollution caused by Canadian wildfire smoke.