Softball: Ella Hermes Player of Year, Tessa Krull Pitcher of Year in Tri-County Conference

The Tri-County Conference has released its all-league softball teams for the 2024 season, with the Illinois Valley area dominating the selections.
Sports Shorts: Jay King, Kate Salisbury win Neponset Picnic Days 5K

Jay King of Walnut and Kate Salisbury of Sheffield were the top male and female finishers for the 2024 Neponset Picnic Days 5K.
Sports Shorts: Jay King, Kate Salisbury win Neponset Picnic Days 5K

Jay King of Walnut and Kate Salisbury of Sheffield were the top male and female finishers for the 2024 Neponset Picnic Days 5K.
Peru’s Star Union Spirits crafting mysterious liquor absinthe

The distillery brings a drink drenched in mystery to life.
White House announces ban of medical debt from credit reports

The Biden administration has announced a rule to ban medical debt from credit reports of more than 15 million Americans, with Vice President Kamala Harris saying on Tuesday that the proposed rule would reduce the number of
Hunter Biden found guilty on all 3 felony charges in federal gun trial

After deliberating for three hours, a jury on Tuesday in Delaware federal court found President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, guilty on all three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver in 2018. The three felony
Kate Aukes benefits set June 15

There are two events being held on Saturday, June 15, with all proceeds to benefit the Kate Aukes family for medical expenses.
Kate Aukes benefits set June 15

There are two events being held on Saturday, June 15, with all proceeds to benefit the Kate Aukes family for medical expenses.
Status of Celtics’ Kristaps Porziņģis uncertain after suffering ‘rare’ leg injury

The Boston Celtics announced Tuesday that center Kristaps Porziņģis has been listed as ‘day-to-day’ due to a left leg injury, clarifying that this is a new and “rare” injury and separate from the right calf strain that
Joey Chestnut banned from Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest due to partnership with plant-based brand

Major League Eating announced Tuesday that Joey Chestnut, sixteen-time champion of the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, will not compete in the annual Fourth of July event next month. Per the New York Post, Chestnut won’t