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A former underwater welder, LaFave was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer at age 30. He underwent 40 rounds of ...

Jeffery Mondak, chair of UI's Department of Political Science, says that people's personalities affect their political ...

It’s time once again to dive into another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about ...

Luke Altmyer looks to make a throw during Friday night’s Big Ten opener at Nebraska. The Illinois quarterback kept up his ...

Motorists stopping for gas in Urbana could end up paying an additional $30 per year — or more — as the city eyes a potential ...

From left, Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant, wide receiver Malik Elzy, defensive back Xavier Scott and tight end Clayton ...

Oakwood/Salt Fork senior Macen Phillips takes a picture with his teammates last Thursday after winning The News-Gazette’s ...

The Illinois football team is feeling good heading into the final week of September after its 31-24 overtime win at Nebraska this past Friday night. The Illini are 4-0 for the first time since 2011 ...

Israeli strikes have killed some 100 Lebanese in the deadliest and most intense barrage in nearly a year. The strikes happened Monday as the Israeli military warned residents in southern ...

Authorities say a JetBlue flight from New York to San Diego landed safely in Kansas after the crew received an alert about smoke in the cargo area. The airline said ...