The first performance by a Beatle in America was in Illinois: Benton keeps its historical footnote alive

In late summer 1963, John Lennon flew to France for vacation. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr headed to Greece for a few weeks. And George Harrison traveled to rural Illinois. The Beatles, not yet known in America, were already inspiring hysteria across …

Illinois Democrats wrestle with how hard to fight Trump if they retake Congress

WASHINGTON — Illinois Democrats may be savoring the possibility their party could retake the U.S. House, and possibly the Senate, after next month’s elections, but the state’s likely incoming and returning lawmakers are split on how aggressively to use …

Southern Illinois surrenders 28 second-quarter points, drops third straight in loss to No. 13 Illinois State

CARBONDALE, Ill. - Illinois State rode a hot start to thwart Southern Illinois on Saturday, 35-14. Backup quarterback Chase Kwiatkowski rushed for a 5-yard touchdown, and starting quarterback Beckham Pellant rushed for a 10-yard score and threw for a 17- …

IHSA Playoff Pairings released: See who Local 6 Southern Illinois teams will play

The playoff pairings for the 2026 IHSA State Tournament have been revealed. Below you'll find matchups, including kickoff dates and times, for Local 6 Southern Illinois squads. 5A Play-in Round Sat. Oct. 24: #10 Carbondale (7-2) vs. #23 Springfield (3- …

Vikings Turn in Strong Efforts at Illinois Interregional Invitational

Via Lawrence University, 3h ago ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Lawrence University men’s and women’s cross country competed Saturday at the Illinois Interregional Invitational at Saukie Golf Course, testing themselves against a large field of competitors. The …

John T. Shaw: How the Illinois congressional delegation can avoid endless brawling

Doubtless, when the midterm elections are over and the next Congress convenes in January, fierce partisanship and angry polarization will continue unabated in the United States. This is the age of contention in American politics. It’s also likely that the …

In Paris, Illinois, Trump’s ICE raids came home ‘when it happened to Jose’

PARIS, Ill. – In his dreams, Jose Fiscal Belli is still living an all-American life with his all-American family. Each day, he comes home to his wife, a hazel-eyed, small-town preacher’s daughter. Together, they raise four children and run the Main Street …

No. 20 Men’s Cross Country Set for MIAA Championships After Running in Illinois and Muskegon

Via Hope College, 26m ago The 20th-ranked Hope College men’s cross country team ran one final tune-up for the upcoming MIAA Championships on Saturday near the Mississippi River. The Flying Dutch raced at the annual Interregional Invitational hosted by …

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Third party Illinois candidates claim collusion prevented debate appearances

(The Center Square) – Third-party candidates in multiple statewide races are criticizing their leading opponents and a Chicago area PBS station after being excluded from the only debates in their races ahead of election day. Both Independent party …