Illinois backs away from ACT exam, local schools discuss impact

The ACT college entrance exam is going away in the state of Illinois.
4-H Robotics team brings home champions award

The Knox County 4-H Lego League Robotics team has garnered a champion’s award for the third year in a row.
Downtown YMCA expects to open by June

The Knox County YMCA expects to have their downtown location running sometime between March and June.
Lucky 11: Canisius ties NCAA mark for greatest last-minute comeback
Golden Griffins tie mark set by UNLV 10 years ago, topple Louisiana-Monroe in 3OT
Maeda to Dodgers? Here are millions of reasons it makes complete sense
L.A. has a hole in its rotation, cash to spend, and an owner willing to pay big for big names
Ouch! Blackhawks' Scuderi takes slap shot to face
Chicago’s new defenseman falls to ice in heap, leaves game with towel over face, though team suspects he will be fine
Is he back? Bryant nets 31, leads Lakers to comeback win
Is he back? Bryant nets 31, leads Lakers to comeback win
Jagr loses four teeth to high stick — but not his good humor
Jaromir Jagr loses four teeth to high stick
Keep your day jobs: Steelers butcher Christmas carols
Are they even trying?
Longhorns top Forbes' list of 20 most profitable CFB programs
Longhorns top Forbes’ list of the 20 most profitable CFB programs
WATCH: Florida's one-armed player scores first points with impressive move
Zach Hodskins scores on nifty spin move
Police investigate reports of Galesburg man with gunshot wound

The Galesburg police department responded last night to Cottage Hospital where emergency room personnel were treating a Galesburg man who had sustained a gunshot wound.
Dodgers to honor Jackie Robinson with statue in 2016
Dodgers to honor Jackie Robinson with statue in 2016
Ronda Rousey gets WWE Slammy Award for WrestleMania 31 appearance
Ronda Rousey’s appearance at WrestleMania 31 earlier this year ended up getting recognized as the best ‘This is Awesome’ moment of the year by WWE fans at the annual ‘Slammy’ awards on Monday night.
Michael Bradley wins U.S. Soccer Male Athlete of the Year award
U.S. captain claims honor for the first time after reaching 100 caps in 2015.
