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Shuler King

20 hours 58 minutes ago

Comedian Shuler King knew at an early age that he was destined to be an entertainer especially since he was the kid known for cracking jokes. Comedy is his passion, […]

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Myranda Levins

Jonathan Rulo Becomes Belleville East Two-Time State Wrestling Champion

20 hours 59 minutes ago
CHAMPAIGN – Jonathan Rulo has etched his name in school history as a two-time state champion for Belleville East High School. Last season, Rulo captured the first state wrestling title winning the Class 3A 285-pound championship with a 7-2 decision over William Cole of Round Lake. This year, Rulo left no doubt. He powered through the bracket in dominant fashion, pinning Ajani Williams at the 3:07 mark in the preliminaries before sticking Pierre Nelson in just 17 seconds in the quarterfinals.

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance CM Male Athlete Of The Month: Knox Verbais Overcomes Illness to Claim State Wrestling Runner Up

21 hours 10 minutes ago
CHAMPAIGN — Fighting through illness, Knox Verbais put together an impressive run at the IHSA State Wrestling Finals before coming up just short in the championship match to finish second in the state. Verbais battled through the bracket all weekend. In the preliminary round, he earned a 15-5 major decision over Cooper Chester. He followed that up in the quarterfinals with a 16-10 victory over Dominic Garcia, defeating Garcia for the second straight year at state. In the semifinals, Verbais

Former fire chief and woman fatally shot in Ferguson home

21 hours 55 minutes ago
FERGUSON, Mo. - A former fire chief and a young adult woman are dead following a shooting inside a home in Ferguson on Saturday evening. Police responded to the 500 block of North Clay just after 6 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire. Ferguson Police Chief Troy Doyle identified one of the victims as Henry [...]
Joe Millitzer

Why are all the buildings gray: has minimalism gone too far?

1 day ago
Whether you're taking a drive through a neighborhood or a strip mall in 2026, you might feel a striking sense of dullness and similarity with buildings. What were once bright brand colors or detailed exteriors have now become muted, gray, or other neutral tones. But is the world starting to lose its color?
Alex Barton