Bob Asmussen is a college football reporter and columnist for The News-Gazette. He can be reached at 217-393-8248 or asmussen ...

Alice B. McGinty (alicebmcginty.com) is the award-winning author of almost 50 books for children and runs a summer writing ...

If you need a little time to yourself this holiday season, try these five magic words: “I’m taking down the tree.” ...

Illinois freshman forward David Mirkovic, left, grabs a rebound away from Penn State forward Tibor Mirtic during the second ...

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In March 1830, Lincoln; his father, Thomas; stepmother, Sarah; and their family moved to a farm 10 miles west of Decatur from ...

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Ukrainian drone strikes killed two people and wounded two others, including a 4-year-old child, in Russia’s Belgorod and Kursk regions on Sunday, officials said, ahead of peace talks in Paris ...

Many people start the new year thinking about ways to improve their health, be more organized and manage their finances. Experts say there is one area that touches on each ...

Illinois forward David Mirkovic (0) grabs a rebound away from Penn State forward Tibor Mirtic (16) during the second half of ...

Illinois guard Keaton Wagler (23) takes a shot over Penn State guard Melih Tunca (9) during the second half of an NCAA ...

Penn State forward Sasa Ciani (22) attempts a shot past Illinois center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) during the first half of an NCAA ...