The annual Illinois Shrine Game features some of the state’s best high school football players on one stage, with some of the ...

This year’s WCIA 3 Male Athlete of the Year is the epitome of a multi-sport athlete, leading his football, basketball, and ...

It is very rare to see someone so attached to their community that they make it their current life’s work to give back to it.

Dave Hinton is editor of The News-Gazette's 'Our Communities' section. He can be reached at dhinton@news-gazette.com.

If you want to explore attractions in Illinois that are not in the Windy City, we've got some spectacular gems for you. You ...

The state of Illinois will provide opportunities for players, starting June 20-22 with events at Riverside-Brookfield and ...

Monticello is the seat of Piatt County, east of Clinton, a postcard town of nicely rehabbed storefronts, cozy cafés and a ...

Here is a complete list of the 2025 all-state baseball teams, as selected by the Illinois coaches association.

The air was thick with excitement and emotion as Manchester high school graduates gathered in the SNHU Arena on Saturday. Vibrant music, balloons, tearful hugs and bouquets of flowers were ...

Edwardsville senior Riley Nelson ended her high school career with All-State honors. The Edwardsville pitcher and slugger was ...

On June 8, the Rev. Scott Niermann from Racine, Wisconsin, was installed as the new Pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in ...

Brian Bajer recognizes that conference realignment is often driven by IHSA football. But Fisher's athletic director is optimistic that the Bunnies' move to the Lincoln Prairie Conference — announced ...