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Salem's new city council woman says she's thankful, grateful, and excited to have won a seat on the council. Tracy Crouch had to wait until Tuesday to get the results of the late vote by mail and abse...

More Illinois students will have access to health services at school thanks to additional federal money coming to the state. Healthcare and Family Services Spokesperson Evan Fazio says the Illinois Sc...

All Photos - Courtesy of Pat Hodges

The Terry Heern Invitational hosted by SCHS was shortened due to thunderstorms that came through about halfway through the event. The Field Events saw a new Franklin Park School Record holder as 8th g...

OPS Clinches At Least 3-way Tie For MTC Crown In prep softball this afternoon the OPS Lady Eagles host Wesclin. The Lady Eagles are coming off a 12-0 win over Clay City/North Clay to clinch at least a...

The Christ Our Rock Lady Stallions squeezed in a quick Track and Field Meet today the Webber Trojans Inv. Several Lady Stallions placed today and had good showings. Soph. Rylee Brammeier got the after...

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Penn State coach James Franklin says major college football players being paid is inevitable and the sooner it happens the better it will be for the sports. In an interview e...

CHICAGO (AP) - James Outman looked back at the dugout, clapped and yelled as he rounded first base. It was another big swing on a big night for the impressive rookie. Outman hit a tiebreaking grand sl...

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Bears already used the draft to address their glaring need for a playmaking receiver. They still have big holes to fill. The Bears come in needing better protection for quar...

OPTIMIZING REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS   Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources   So, you're about to turn 73 years old. Happy birthday.   The number is an important milestone, a...