A young nature enthusiast from Central Illinois, Malachi Garcia, is vying for a chance to win a national competition that promises a once-in-a-lifetime experien ...

1934: When Brookfield Zoo opened to the public on this day, Cookie was there to greet the almost 60,000 visitors. And though the pink cockatoo was never “top banana” at the zoo, he outlived every ...

The western suburb held its Pride event Saturday, with some lauding its intimacy and warmth compared to the bigger Chicago ...

The key to Bridget Butler’s success is applicable not only to golf but to all sports. “Just focusing on my shot in front of ...

If you've been waiting to ride rollercoaster at Six Flags in Illinois but dread the long lines, I have a hack that might just change your life. When I was a kid, I used to be obsessed with ...

Girls flag football: Kingston’s Lizzy O’Neil earns gold medal at Califorrnia competition Kingston’s Lizzy O’Neil is photographed on Monday, June 23, 2025, at her Kingston, N.Y., residence.

LOS ANGELES — Darrell Doucette didn't mean any disrespect. All the U.S. flag football star wanted to do in an interview that went more viral than any of his numerous highlights was to fight for ...

Olympic flag football is played with five players per side on a 50-by-25-yard field. Teams have four downs to reach midfield and four more to score from inside midfield.

QUINCY — Miss Quincy Matti McCartney and Miss Quincy’s Teen Molly Gerard will represent Quincy at the Miss Illinois and Miss Illinois’ Teen competitions on June 24-28 in Marion. Delegates from across ...