In a text exchange, Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino calls his operation a "massive disturbance" in the making.

Perched on the edge of what’s considered to be abnormally dry to moderate drought, west central Illinois farmer Brent Johnson had high hopes for yields at the start of this year. A strong start with ...

After 15 years, Birmingham’s front lawn is getting a cash infusion to help it continue strengthening the viability of downtown. The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved an increase in its ...

Louisville rises to No. 9 after beating rival Kentucky at home while Illinois makes a massive jump to No. 9 after a taking down Texas Tech. Here is my Power 37 after the second week of college ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Calvin Duncan, center, stands with supporters on ...

A New Orleans man who spent three decades in prison before his murder conviction was vacated won election Saturday to serve as the city’s chief criminal court record keeper, despite the state ...

(The Center Square) – The Illinois Gaming Board has reported a 15% drop in September sports betting, after the state imposed a new tax on wagers. Sports Betting Alliance of Illinois spokesperson Maura ...

If the members of New Illinois succeed at partitioning Illinois into two states, they’ll need a constitution, laws, a legislature, and procedures for the new state. New Illinois Chairman G.H. Merritt ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Student Center CEFCU Commons at Illinois Central College‘s Peoria campus was occupied by around 50 educators, administrators and local officials, all to discuss what Illinois ...

The New Orleans Pelicans are bringing back one of their most celebrated uniform designs as part of the NBA and Nike’s 2025–26 City Edition program. Originally introduced during the 2023–24 season, the ...

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans has just been named a UNESCO Creative City of Music, joining an elite network of cities known for their art and culture. To get the designation, New Orleans & Company ...

It’s official: New Orleans is a world-class “Creative City of Music.” Capping off a years-long effort by local tourism leaders, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or ...