SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Flags engender such loyalty and pride, they often become very personal emblems with quirky or quaint nicknames: Old Glory, Union Jack, Maple Leaf — or SOB. That would ...

Rodney Rice scored 26 points, Derik Queen had 19 points and 10 rebounds and No. 11-ranked Maryland routed No. 24 Illinois 88-65 on Friday night in the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament ...

Several west-central Illinois students are among those named to the fall semester dean's list for academic achievement at Eastern Illinois University. To be named to the dean's list, a student ...

With spring on the horizon, many gardeners are preparing for prolonged, hearty growing seasons in their region. The United States has a diverse ecological footprint, so growing seasons differ ...

Could this be the American Atlantis? New York City isn’t the only metropolis that’s on the descent. An alarming new study by NASA has found that parts of California, including San Francisco ...

Houston is famous for its sprawl. Covering 10,000 square miles, the Houston region can be divided into 2.7 million parcels. Examining these parcels tells a story of rapid growth, infrastructure ...

The national champion Ohio buckeye stands in a prominent spot at Hyatt Lodge in the former McDonald’s Campus. Dale Bowman Share The eastern cottonwood sprawled, even more hulking alone in a ...

LONDON/KYIV, March 7 (Reuters) - Thousands of Ukrainian troops who stormed into Russia's Kursk region last summer in a shock incursion are nearly surrounded by Russian forces there, in a major ...

Illinois has earned the No. 2 spot nationally for corporate expansions and relocations, according to Site Selection magazine. This is not just another accolade, it’s a powerful statement about ...

Palestinians have been returning to the north of Gaza since a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was declared in January, looking to salvage what’s left of their homes after more than 15 months ...

Last week, Illinois (19-11, 11-8 Big Ten) rattled off a pair of impressive wins, which included 1) a 20-point home victory over Iowa behind a top-notch defensive performance and 2) a 93-73 ...