U.S. employers created a surprising 165,000 new jobs last month, and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%. The hiring beat the 65,000 new jobs forecasters had expected. The jobs report ...

The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult linked to the deaths of hundreds of people has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for the murders of 191 people. The ...

Scott Richey covers college basketball for The News-Gazette. His email is srichey@news-gazette.com, and you can follow him on ...

This is an important step in addressing sustained inpatient demand at Carle Foundation Hospital and advancing our commitment ...

While local community members might not go to Barnes-Jewish Hospital as often as residents of East St. Louis or Granite City, ...

The four incentive programs address: relocation, to attract new residents and community investment; home rehabilitation; new ...

Yes, the Illinois football players and coaches noticed that the Illini men’s basketball team dropped 120 points on Fairleigh Dickinson on Monday night in its 2026-27 season opener. The football team ...

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Scott Richey covers college basketball for The News-Gazette. His email is srichey@news-gazette.com, and you can follow him on ...

Looking for a unique gift for the art or craft lover in your life? Or maybe something for yourself? Two local art shows are ...

If the fifth season of Shauna Green ends up propelling Illini women’s basketball to even more success, here are the players ...

Members of the Mahomet-Seymour cross-country team practiced outside on a chilly Wednesday afternoon for what they hope is a ...