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George E. Hardy was the youngest Red Tail fighter pilot at 19 years old and completed 21 missions across Europe during World War II.

The first American Pope was born and raised in the Chicago area, and Catholics there are elated with the election of Pope Leo XIV.

On the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, a theater production brings the stories of survivors and victims to the next generation.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra about his stance on the U.S. government supporting the domestic semiconductor industry and China's semiconductor ambitions.

The Dodgers beat the Blue Jays in Game 3 of the World Series after a thrilling 18 innings, matching the longest game by innings in postseason history.

Investigators have identified Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, as the primary suspect in the explosion that injured four others.

Noted feminist Bible scholar Phyllis Trible influenced generations of Christians. She died this month at the age of 92.

The World Cheese Awards were held in Switzerland last week. More than 5,000 cheeses from dozens of countries fought for the top spot.

The Illinois State men’s basketball team lost to Northern Iowa, 74-52, in the quarterfinal game of the Arch Madness tournament late Friday.

Normal Police say Brandon Knapp, 43, of Hudson, was indicted Wednesday by a McLean County grand jury. Knapp, who taught at Chiddix Junior High School in Normal, was placed on paid leave in January as police investigated reports of alleged misconduct.