March Madness is here. Illinois men's and women's basketball are in the NCAA Tournament at the same time for the ninth time in school history with hopes of hoisting trophies.

Andrew Carruthers said he never met Epstein, never spoke to him, never even communicated in writing with him. He had no idea of his Florida conviction in 2008.

The Chicago Fire Department was in his blood. Fourth-generation Chicago firefighter Michael Altman, 32, died Tuesday morning, a day after he suffered critical injuries responding to a North Side fire.

The Decatur Park District Board of Commissioners on Wednesday approved a $10,330,000 construction bid for the development of a new activity center for adults ages 55 and older.

Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by Chavez amid reported allegations of abuse by others.

Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore commitment, loyalty and purpose, asking why fewer people feel bound to causes, communities or ideals beyond personal interest.

Firefighters rescued a man early Wednesday as they fought a house fire in the 2400 block of East William Street.

Fed policymakers left short-term interest rates unchanged at about 3.6% for the second straight meeting Wednesday.

Communications and philanthropy Director Emily Phillips organizes the purses for the United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois’ Power of the Purse event in Decatur on Thursday, Mar ...

The deal is expected to greatly increase player salaries with a good chance for million dollar players — a first for the ...

Shortly after the first series aired, writer Steven Knight predicted “Peaky Blinders” would end with a movie. That was more ...

Millikin men's basketball head coach Kramer Soderberg is taking the same position at Maryville University (Division II), both athletic departments announced Tuesday afternoon. Soderberg is from the St ...