Bob Asmussen is a college football reporter and columnist for The News-Gazette. He can be reached at 217-393-8248 or asmussen ...

American Airlines says one of its flights from New York to New Delhi, India, landed safely in Rome on Sunday afternoon after it was diverted due to a security concern, ...

Israeli tanks have moved into the occupied West Bank for the first time in decades in what Palestinian authorities call a “dangerous escalation.” The tanks rolled in Sunday, shortly after ...

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he may be forced to sign an economic agreement with the United States that would ensure continued aid for Ukraine in return for the U.S.

Center-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz has claimed victory in Germany’s national election on Sunday after exit polls showed his bloc in the lead. Merz said he was aware of the ...

Two area stars delivered state titles on Saturday night at the IHSA championships at State Farm Center in Champaign.

D.W. Stevick wasn’t the first person to suggest that Champaign and Urbana should merge to become one larger city.

Scott Richey covers college basketball for The News-Gazette. His email is [email protected], and you can follow him on ...

Scott Richey covers college basketball for The News-Gazette. His email is [email protected], and you can follow him on ...

Andres Gomez cooks asparagus at Michaels' Catering in their current location on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.

Shoe shopping can be complicated. Is it the right color, style, brand, and fit? For horses, getting the right shoes is even ...