PEORIA — Chaz Oberkfell’s morning started with a slight hitch. "I put my coach through a lot this morning,” Oberkfell said, ...

PANA — The second quarter was the outlier as defense brought the most exciting — and determining — action in Pana’s 34-28 ...

Sacred Heart-Griffin football just didn't have the size or strength to match Joliet Catholic in the second round of the 5A ...

Monticello's Ike Young totaled six touchdowns to carry the Sages past Williamsville in second round of 3A playoffs ...

The state finals are Nov. 15-16 at the FMC Natatorium in Westmont. A swimmer must win an event or beat the state qualifying ...

Here are the latest Springfield-area second round high school football results and top performers from Saturday games ...

Here's a look at what will be open and what will be closed in Springfield on Veterans Day. We also have details of the ...

(This story has been updated to add a seventh name to the team's runners: Matthew Plovich, who was the Miners' fifth-place finisher at regionals). There is something strange about the top runners ...

Illinois is the latest state to have Black Americans reportedly receiving racist text messages. Here's what we know.

A federal judge struck down Illinois' assault weapons ban, however, the state will likely file an appeal to the ruling.

Sacred Heart-Griffin will meet Quincy Notre Dame in the Class 2A sectional finals, plus other results on Tuesday.

A popular Springfield bar has new owners. Also, a fast-food chain is reopening one of its Springfield locations.