3 weeks ago in Sports

Bill Belichick’s 1st college team struggled at UNC. He’s hoping lessons learned lead to more success

NFL coaching great Bill Belichick spent a bumpy debut season at North Carolina trying to blend a roster full of newcomers and adjusting...

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Sports

MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent use of AI to make decisions

Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make...

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio

A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with "Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC's studio...

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Music

10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final

Regardless of World Cup allegiances, there is one thing everyone can agree on: There's nothing better than a themed playlist to get pumped...

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice

Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard Wagner's...

3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, National

Pilot seriously injured in aircraft crash in rural Champaign County

The Sheriff's Office added that the pilot was the only person aboard the aircraft and was taken to the hospital to be treated for serious injuries.

3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

Tinkering with time: Is it time to make daylight saving permanent?

Proponents want to provide more evening sunlight hours, while opponents point to sunrise coming later during the winter months.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Heart health back in spotlight after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death

A doctor says it's important to get regular physicals, especially if you have known heart problems.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

A woman’s death was the first fatal shooting by Illinois State Police this year. Were the trooper’s actions justified?

Six months after ISP completed its investigation, prosecutors have yet to issue a ruling.

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National

Trump budget proposal could threaten airline service at downstate airports

3 Illinois airports rely on federal subsidies for commercial air routes.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Mets-Phillies start time moved, MLS game between Vancouver-Chicago ppd. due to wildfire smoke

The National Weather Service said a lingering high pressure system has trapped the smoke close to the ground.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from the US Midwest to East Coast. Officials say stay inside

In the Chicago area, air quality ranged from very unhealthy to hazardous.

3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

The federal warnings to consumers did not identify the company, but a federal official who was briefed on the investigation and not authorized to discuss it told The Associated Press it was Taylor Farms of Salinas, California.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, National, Trending

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of...

3 weeks ago in World

Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK’s Labour Party, pledges to restore hope

Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, promising to bring hope to the British people and...

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Sports

Kimi Antonelli reveals advice from Roger Federer to get back on track in F1 title fight

Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix with a piece of advice he picked up recently from Roger Federer. After a run of...

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Sports

World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament

The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the U.S. Bars in Boston reported needing emergency deliveries to keep taps from...

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Sports

Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee World Cup final as FIFA picks a European for Argentina-Spain game

The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday will be refereed by Slavko Vinčić of Slovenia, two years after he was in charge of...

3 weeks ago in National

China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas

By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced Thursday it will drastically shorten visas for foreign…

3 weeks ago in Sports

Silver says Caitlin Clark has become a ‘political football’ amid WNBA officiating debates

Conversations about WNBA officiating and Caitlin Clark have now expanded to include NBA commissioner Adam Silver. Silver said Thursday that Clark has...