JOPLIN, MO. — The Illinois Central College women's basketball team took eighth place in the nation, ending its season at the NJCAA Division II tournament. The 12th-seeded Cougars (27-9) lost to No. 10 ...

The weekend brings the Gatsby Gala and the Cedarville Pancake Breakfast, along with fundraisers, live music, and more to the Freeport area.

The Manly Junction Railroad Museum in Worth County has received a $1.8 million tourism grant from the state of Iowa. The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved a number of grants ...

When the long-anticipated “Hill Lines” merger finally created the Burlington Northern on March 2, 1970, it was time not to ...

EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Financial concerns regarding the updates and repairs to the housing units on Illinois Central College‘s East Peoria campus will result in their closure after the end ...

The biggest issue that plagued Illinois during the weekend was the bullpen. In its losses, Illinois had leads over Michigan but couldn’t hold on, giving them up as the games progressed. “Trust your ...

In 1913, abolitionist and Underground Railroad “conductor” Harriet Tubman ... In 2019, a Boeing 737 Max 8 operated by Ethiopian Airlines crashed shortly after takeoff from the Ethiopian ...

Watco Railroad Company Holdings will purchase Great Lakes Central Railroad, expanding its Michigan presence. The deal is subject to approval by the Surface Transportation Board. Great Lakes ...

(AP) — James Dent Jr. led Northern Illinois with 36 points, including the game-winning jump shot with one second remaining in double overtime, and the Huskies took down Central ... 2 for 7 from beyond ...

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(WAND) - Much warmer weather is on the way to central Illinois, but we're not done with winter just yet. A light wintry mix this morning will come to an end with light rain developing this afternoon.