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The US Open final between Marin Cilic and Kei Nishikori is the first time in nearly a decade that any Grand Slam final has not included Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal.

Democratic Governor Pat Quinn has chosen longtime friend Jerry Stermer -- his former chief of staff and current budget director -- to take over as…

Olivia, a gray parrot at a Japanese zoo, has correctly predicted the past six games for Japan. And today she picked Japan to win on Sunday.

The AFP news service reports one car load was following a GPS and had no idea they were passing through a war zone in eastern Ukraine. Other Swiss fans booked a hotel in the wrong city.

The latest Barbie doll depicts the British Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams. A brand often criticized for its portrayal of women, released the doll ahead of International Women's Day.

A Rockford-based school-dropout recovery program has raised around $60,000 to stay open. The Lydia Urban Academy is a nonprofit program that helps 14- to…

May 4th is called “Give DeKalb County.” Non-profit groups are signing up to be recipients of the 24-hour annual fundraiser when people can make donations.…

Did you know??? The most compelling sound to a human is another human’s voice. (No pressure)Your Best VoiceYour best voice is natural.Your best voice…

The state of Illinois has taken another step toward regulating who may get a concealed-carry permit. The Department of Human Services has created an…

Chris Christie has attended more than 100 Bruce Springsteen concerts without meeting 'The Boss.' But last week, President Obama hooked up the Republican governor and the Democratic supporter.