J.K. Rowling had a method to her madness when writing the Harry Potter books, which exploded into pop culture and became a global franchise, incorporating movies, games, theme parks and, coming in ...

Nothing matters at this time of year except the result. But gifted a second chance by the Bears' hubris, Stafford and McVay got it done, taking advantage of their experience and making the plays when ...

The Los Angeles Rams punched their ticket to the NFC Championship on Sunday, outlasting the Chicago Bears in an overtime thriller at Soldier Field. After the L.A. defense forced Caleb Williams into ...

In the final game of the divisional round of the playoffs, the Chicago Bears play host to the Los Angeles Rams for the right to face the Seahawks in Seattle next Sunday. Chicago is coming off yet ...

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Radio producer Long debuts with a serviceable recap of the career of singer Perry Como (1912–2001). Born to Italian immigrants in small-town Canonsburg, Pa., Como grew up influenced by the crooning ...

Join Jack Gordon at Disney's Magic Kingdom during Hurricane Matthew! Experience the rides, parade, and Disney magic. A fun-filled family adventure! Trump Revokes TPS, Citing Fraud Concerns 'Satanist' ...

One of the best uses of your time in the autumn is simply watching the leaves change. There are few better ways to do that than with a train ride. Most railways are fairly inexpensive, trains often go ...

The bewitching duo of Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock turned this 1998 supernatural dramedy with a baffling story line into a Halloween classic. The bewitching duo of Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock ...

Springfield officer Matthew Torres was honored for his actions during a recent emergency. On July 2, Torres responded to an accident near South Wirt Avenue and East Stuart Street. A 911 caller said a ...