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By Ben Watson The Centralia Pool Committee has reviewed a study completed on the current non-operational pool in Fairview Park and determined it is not salvageable. The Burbach Study found drainage is...

By JOHN O'CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday that his reelection a day earlier indicates that voters want Illinois "to be a beacon of hope and opport...

The KC Blue Devils improved to 5-0 with their 135-73 win over the JV from Greenville University. Jhei-R Jones and Ezereke Dawson had 26 each for KC, Jylen Petty added 25, Marcelous Phillips 18, Emanue...

Purdue heads to No. 21 Illinois looking to swing the momentum in the Big Ten West race. An Illinois win would give the Illini a one-game cushion heading into next week's game at Michigan and the tiebr...

CHICAGO (AP) - Brandon Ingram scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half, including seven straight late in the fourth quarter, and the New Orleans Pelicans pulled out a 115-111 victory over the Chi...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Justin Fields stepped up as the pocket collapsed around him, threw a pump fake and hopped before taking off. Fields was looking for receiver Darnell Mooney. Instead, he tucked...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2025 season, the school announced Wednesday. Lunney, who is earning $675,...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake has announced the completion of an accessible outdoor classroom located behind the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center in the Dam West Recreation Area. The out...

Centralia Police have arrested a 46-year-old Centralia woman for criminal damage and criminal trespass to property as well as resisting arrest. Rebecca Osborne of South Poplar was taken to the Marion ...

The Selmaville Lady Rockets won their OBC Tournament semifinal knocking off Raccoon 34-29. Allie Hustedde had a huge night going for 19 points with 4 rebounds. Alana Finney had 8 points and 5 boards. ...