The answer dates back to 1703, when the French controlled the Illinois Country. That year a Jesuit group established its mission along the east bank of the Mississippi River to minister to the ...

First responders in Fayette County recovered the body of a nine-year-old girl Sunday morning after she disappeared in the Kaskaskia River the day prior. Hallmark Fans Bombard Alison Sweeney After She ...

As many as 40,000 people have come to see this roadside attraction: a metal dragon as big as a school bus, with a flamethrower in its mouth. World’s largest ball of twine; the state’s biggest rocking ...

“Immaculate” is not a word most people would use to describe the Mississippi River’s famously muddy waters. But Father Jacques Marquette was not most people. The Jesuit explorer, who came from France ...

ALTAMONT, Ill. (WAND) -- Congrats to Altamont's Keegan Schultz on putting pen to paper. He will continue his baseball career at Kaskaskia College. Schultz was a member of the baseball team that made a ...

The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway. While there will of course be a cornucopia of competitive events that should appeal to anyone of almost any sports persuasion, there will not be baseball or ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Nashville Scholar Athlete Harrison Zgonina Academic rank: 1. Sports: Baseball, basketball, golf. Academic bio: Illinois State ...

EFFINGHAM — One hit was all that the Effingham baseball team needed on Friday against Altamont. Kaskaskia baseball recruit Camden Raddatz hit an RBI triple in the first inning for the game's first run ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Neil Sahota is a globally sought after speaker and business advisor. In the timeless sport of baseball, a game steeped in ...

Longtime pop cultural lists and sports news writer, specialising in gaming and cinema. Along with several years of published writing experience, John has extensive experience in editing and content ...