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NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) - Rory McIlroy is playing so well he wishes the year wasn't about to end. Coming off a win in Las Vegas and a close call in Dubai, McIlroy opened with a 66 in the Hero World Chall...

UNDATED (AP) - The stand the women's professional tennis tour is taking in China over concern about Grand Slam doubles champion Peng Shuai's well-being could cost the WTA millions of dollars. It also ...

A 33-year-old Salem man has been arrested by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies on an outstanding warrant. Steven Pitts of Red Stripe Road was taken to the Marion County Jail where he posted $500 bond a...

Centralia Police say all eight of the tornado warning sirens in the Centralia-Wamac-Central City area are now operational, but there are still problems that need to be addressed. Administrative Sergea...

The Downtown Centralia Christmas Stroll is planned for Friday afternoon and evening. Activities include shopping and dining downtown, the angel scavenger hunt, pictures with the Grinch, and food avail...

Salem will celebrate the Most Wonderful Time of the Year with Christmas Themed activities on Friday and Saturday. The events are being organized by the YMCA and the City of Salem. The first-ever Commu...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A former campaign worker for the Illinois governor who is featured in an explosive email that surfaced last year says he has no knowledge of the alleged government criminal co...

Sandoval Elementary School recognized the Students of the Month for November. The students were chosen because of their outstanding display of cooperation in working as a team, sharing group responsib...

The Salem Lady Wildcats are coming off their first win of the season on Monday night against West Frankfort, will welcome defending Cahokia champion Breese Central to B.E. Gum tonight. Salem is 1-4 on...

The SC Cougars won their 2nd straight game, beating Waltonville 61-29. Aidan Dodson led SC with 18, Keenin Wilshire chipped in 12 and London Hails finished with 11. The JV also won as the Cougars are ...