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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - The University of Michigan warned Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti about overstepping his authority and rushing to judgement about an alleged sign-stealing scheme, saying he c...

CHICAGO (AP) - Jusuf Nurkic powered to the basket for a layup with 7.3 seconds left in overtime and Phoenix outlasted the Chicago Bulls 116-115 on Wednesday night in Bradley Beal's Suns debut. Grayson...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - The Chicago Bears are facing a win-win scenario. Beat the Carolina Panthers and they boost their chances at the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. It's an unusual spot to be in,...

The Sister Clarette Healing Garden on the southeast corner of SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia was dedicated during ceremonies Tuesday afternoon. The Chair of the St. Mary's Hospital Founda...

Four people were brought to the Marion County Jail on Tuesday on outstanding warrants and remain in custody Wednesday morning. 38-year-old Lindsey Holsapple of West Main in Salem is being held in lieu...

The Football Awards went to Connor Tennyson who was team MVP, Chance Sill was Scout Team MVP, Frank Podergois and Brenan Richardson were both Co-Lineman MVP, Sam Greene was the Offensive MVP and Caleb...

This weekend is IHSA State Football Quarterfinal weekend. All the action is Saturday. In Class 1a Althoff plays at Camp Point Central and Sesser Valier hosts Greenfield. In 2a, Nashville is at home wi...

With the winter sports seasons beginning, the Salem Lady Wildcats and Coach Megan Kessler prepare for their season with high expectations. They will once again open up in the DuQuoin Tip-Off Tournamen...

The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats take their 8-2 record tonight to the court when they host Wesclin. In regular season play, Woodlawn beat Nashville 48-25. Woodlawn lost the JV game 33-13. At the OBC Tou...

Patoka improved to 5-2 on the season with a 43-32 win over Odin. Kody Burks had 15 to lead the way, Hunter Thompson added 11. Brady Haines had 19 points in the loss. Patoka will play Selmaville tonigh...