The question wasn't if Altamont graduate Ben Roedl was going to be on the podium at the state track and field meet in May. The question was how many events.

Illinois public school students could soon receive free mental health screenings each year. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1560 Thursday, which would require the State Board of Education and a ...

The Illinois State Fair opens Aug. 7 in Springfield, promising 11 days of concerts, livestock showcases, carnival rides and ...

Several elite U.S. colleges have made deals with President Donald Trump’s administration, offering concessions to his ...

The Effingham County Fair crowned two new fair queens this week: 2025 Miss Effingham County Fair Queen Krista Phillips and ...

The National Athletic Hall of Fame announced its 2025 inductees in the "Professional Athlete" and "Twelfth Man Award" categories in a press release sent to the Daily News. The ceremony ...

Insurance companies operating in Illinois have a transparency problem with state regulators and consumers, four top state ...

The Shelby County Senior Legion Post 611 baseball team wrapped up its 2025 summer schedule last week at a double-elimination ...

Seniors may not have the same busy schedules they did when they were younger and juggling an assortment of personal and professional responsibilities. But one constant on many seniors' schedules ...

Exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. When paired with a nutritious diet, routine physical activity promotes long-term health and improves quality of life.

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to change the world. The "Logic Theorist" program, created by Herbert A. Simon and ...

Caregivers in long-term care settings face growing challenges as they support aging populations with complex physical, emotional and cognitive needs. From managing dementia-related behaviors to addres ...