U.S. stocks are ticking further into record heights after a report showed the U.S. job market looks stronger than Wall Street expected. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Thursday and was ...

The Supreme Court has agreed to review a case on transgender students' participation in school sports. The justices said Thursday they will review lower court-rulings in favor of transgender athletes ...

U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs in June as the American labor market continues to show surprising resilience despite uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s economic policies. The unemployment rat ...

I've been writing for weeks that I think Illinois is capable of a run at the College Football Playoff in 2025.

Illinois first power conference program involved with Rolla (Mo.) guard Ethan Brown and Waukee (Iowa) Northwest forward ...

First 50 patrons that arrive dressed in their baseball or softball uniforms get in free. Box office: thevirginia.org or ...

After finishing her eighth year as a reading interventionist at Franklin STEAM Academy in May, Shontelle Mapson received her ...

Police say four people have died from gunshot wounds and 14 others have been hospitalized following a drive-by shooting in Chicago. At least three were in critical condition. The shooting ...

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The Panthers made the state finals, the Rockets came one win shy and the Maroons made history. They headline the final area ...

Champaign Central softball coach Mike Williams has led the Maroons since 2020 and guided the program to a 25-4 record this ...