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UNDATED (AP) - The New York Yankees are keeping outfielder Brett Gardner. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Gardner's one-year package is worth $4 million and is ...

UNDATED (AP) - A limited number of fans will be allowed to attend all rounds of next month's NCAA men's basketball tournament in Indiana. Venue capacity will be capped at 25% to allow for social dista...

The Illinois Department of Public Health has announced 63 additional COVID-19 related deaths. Two of them were in South Central Illinois. A female in her 60s in Clinton County and a male in his 70s in...

Paul Taaka, 94, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at February 19, 2021 at his home. Paul proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He later worked as a welder for ...

John E. Shields, 84, of Odin, passed away, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at SSM Health St. Mary Hospital in Centralia. Anyone traveling U.S. Highway 50 through Odin has probably seen John walking down ...

Sandra Gail Murfin, 77, of Vernon passed away peacefully with her loving family surrounding her, Monday, February 15, 2021 at her home in Vernon. Sandra was a lifelong resident of the Patoka/Vernon ar...

North American Lighting has received a nomination for the Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. The entry into the Illinois Manufacturing Association’s Makers Madness Contest is the Ford Bronco headli...

The Patoka School Board is seeking guidance from the Marion County Health Department before making a final decision on a coronation event being planned to replace Homecoming. Superintendent David Rade...

Roger L. Bartley, 86, of Iuka, Illinois passed away February 5, 2021, at St John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Interment services will take place 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the Iuka...

Mike Madigan is stepping down from the Illinois House. The former Speaker submitted his resignation, effective at the end of the month, saying he is leaving office at peace with his decision and proud...