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10-years ago today, Chris Solinsky shocked the world by running 26:59 in his 10,000-meter debut. Get the inside story and learn how the date of Solinsky's wedding played a key role in his preparations and why his victory led to a decade-long feud between coaches Alberto Salazar and Jerry Schumacher.

Actors’ tributes as curtain comes down on pub theatre after 53 years

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — The stateline is in the thick of fair season. The Ogle County Fair in Oregon wrapped up Sunday. Tuesday is the opening day for the largest county fair in the state. There are over 100 acres of fun for everyone to enjoy at the Boone County Fair. There are stages of […]

BELIVDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Carnival rides, tents and more are springing up across Belvidere as over 400 vendors prepare for this year’s Boone County Fair starting on Tuesday. Sprawling more than 100 acres of the Boone County Fairgrounds, next week’s event has something for everyone, says Tom Ratcliffe, marketing director for the fairgrounds. “It’s become […]

The King's Head Theatre has announced they will be closing their home of 53 years in August and moving into a new custom-built new theatre

The King’s Head Theatre charity has announced they will be closing their home of 53 years on 13 August 2023, and moving into a custom-built new theatre...

Monson has set the AR in the 10k this year and looks ready to roll but what about Karissa Schweizer (0 races in '23) and 2-time 5k champ Elise Cranny?

She’s the latest top performer to sign with a shoe company. 

In the market for your Hamptons summer dream home? Then the house on 1471 Meadow Lane in Southampton is a great place to start.

A bunch of big names have scratched but Richardson, Mondo Duplantis, Ryan Crouser, Timothy Cheruiyot, & more are all competing this weekend.