The holiday season is here, and with it comes the challenge of finding the perfect gifts. For those who love sports, picking out something special can be a fun task. But with so many choices, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. The key is to find gifts that show you care and match their interests. Sport
James Bouchard, a successful businessman and proud alumnus of Hinsdale Central High School, has pledged a substantial amount to support education and sports in his hometown. Over the next six years, he will contribute nearly $1. 5 million to the Hinsdale Central Foundation and his alma mater. This g
Presbyterian College showcased their skills in a recent basketball game against The Citadel, winning 69-41. Carl Parrish led the Blue Hose with 21 points, while Josh Pickett added 15. The Blue Hose started strong, scoring the first 17 points of the game. They maintained their lead throughout, never
Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets, is leading a group that has won approval to build a casino in Queens. This is big news because it's one of the first casinos to be built within New York City limits. The plan is to spend $8 billion on a casino, hotel, and concert venue near Citi Field. T
Asheville is seeing fewer violent crimes this year. The city has reported a 28% drop in violent crimes compared to last year. This is the lowest number in five years. The biggest reason for this drop is fewer aggravated assaults. The city had a big spike in violent crimes in 2022. That year, there
Missouri has just joined the list of states where you can bet on sports, and Caesars is leading the charge. They've launched their mobile app and in-person betting spots in the state. If you're 21 or older, you can now place bets on your favorite teams right from your phone or at Harrah’s Kansas Cit
A coach from Peoria is in big trouble. Aydan Trueblood, 22, is accused of hurting a young girl who played in the sports team he coached. He is locked up and will stay that way until his trial. The bad thing happened at his parents' house. The girl and Trueblood talked on Snapchat. Then, she left he
A former gymnastics coach, Sean Gardner, is accused of sexually abusing young athletes. Two gymnasts have filed lawsuits against USA Gymnastics and the US Center for SafeSport. They claim these organizations did not act on reports of Gardner's inappropriate behavior. The lawsuits state that complai
Baltimore is seeing more Mpox cases this year, but don't panic. Health officials say the risk to most people is still low. Since January, there have been 24 cases, with over half happening after September. Last year, only seven cases were reported in the whole year. This might sound scary, but it's
Congo has declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak, marking a significant win in the country's fight against the deadly virus. The 16th outbreak, which began in September 2023, has left a trail of 53 confirmed cases and 43 deaths. The health minister, Roger Kamba, announced the good news in Kin
