RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Isadora Cerullo got no medal at these Olympics. A ring will have to suffice. Cerullo is a rugby player for Brazil and her team finished ninth at the Rio Games out of a 12-team field, well out of medal contention. When the compe...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Racing nothing but the clock, Katie Ledecky gave the U.S. its first victory by crushing her own world record in the 400 freestyle. The result was totally expected. The unassuming teenager from suburban Washington has dominated ...

For the first time, Elgin's Black History Family Festival will honor outstanding black teachers and educators in February. Nominations are being sought for top black educators from within Elgin Community College District 509. The theme for the 2017...

It's that time of year where parents and students are getting ready to go back to school. For some parents, this time of year can be especially stressful with the additional cost of school supplies, uniforms, shoes, backpacks, etc. This year, Experi...

Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors, has a natural inclination to promote the health of the housing market, since NAR members depend on home sales to make a living. So when Yun warns about affordability issues causi...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Perhaps it was the 25 mph winds. Or the slower-than-expected hard courts. Or maybe simply that Serena Williams hadn't played a match in a month. Whatever the cause, Williams opened defense of her Olympic singles gold medal with...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - The Latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local): 12:15 a.m. Michael Phelps has earned the 19th gold medal of his career, helping the United States win the 4x100-meter freestyle relay at the Rio Olympics. Phelps t...

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) - Russell Knox nicknamed himself "The Beast" after playing two good rounds at the Travelers Championship. He doubled down on that Sunday after sinking a 12-foot putt on the final hole to save par and beat hometown favorite Jerry...