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Pelé was one of the world's best soccer players who was the sport's global face for decades. The Brazilian legend was a wizard on the field who dazzled fans, teammates and competitors alike.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to ESPN senior writer — and regular Weekend Edition contributor — Howard Bryant about his new book, Full Dissidence: Notes from an Uneven Playing Field.

More than 25 years ago, Philip Pullman's first novel, The Golden Compass, introduced readers to heroine Lyra Belacqua. Now, more than 25 years later, her story comes to a close in The Rose Field.

State Rep. Keith Sommer said Thursday he’s taking a wait-and-see approach on many of the governor’s budget proposals laid out this week, even as Sommer’s…

For almost four months, the silver screen at the Normal Theater has remained dark. The seats have been empty. And that enticing scent of popcorn has been…

Andrew Held decided to devote his life to youth outreach after witnessing two troubling incidents in Bloomington during 2011.Shots rang out as Held, then…

A Bloomington-based health care trust was able to fund more than half of the agencies that applied for funding in its first ever grant cycle this year.The…

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is proposing raising more than $1 billion in state revenue by legalizing recreational marijuana and sports betting.The Democrat…

The Republican floor leader says the state Senate has "got to get back to work" after Senate leaders announced Thursday the session the following week…

Illinois State University President Larry Dietz said Wednesday he's disappointed in the students who were out at a large outdoor party in the middle of a…