Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Doobie Brothers have key central Illinois connection

Why the heck isn't Pat Benatar in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?

Stevie Nicks made history this year, becoming the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice – as a member of Fleetwood Mac

Which band should be inducted into the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?

Blinding Light Show: If San Antonio Had a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, These 10 Bands Belong in Its...

Last month’s announcement of the latest inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame once again makes one wonder if the Hall’s nominating committee...

Jeff Tweedy talks Wilco’s new album, past Dallas shows and why the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is bogus

Jeff Tweedy has operated as a one-man band in recent years, releasing three solo albums, touring as a solo act and publishing a witty warts-and-all memoir,

How to vote for Rock Hall of Fame

Don’t try to tell me that culture is not political and therefore doesn’t belong in the Opinion pages. There is nothing more political than music and art and writing.

What's keeping Bill James out of the Baseball Hall of Fame?

The Godfather of stats has long since been deserving of a plaque in Cooperstown, having helped pioneer sabermetrics and change baseball forever.

Here's how Lou Whitaker gets into the Baseball Hall of Fame

How long will Detroit Tigers great Lou Whitaker, who got only 2.9 percent of the vote on the 2001 Hall of Fame ballot, have to wait?

Actors with Southern Illinois connections make Illinois Top 10 list

The Illinois Top 200 Project, which ranks Illinois' best in several categories, has released its list of the Top 10 actors from Illinois, and two have Southern Illinois connections.

5 Reasons the Doobie Brothers Should Be in the Hall of Fame

A list of five reasons the Doobie Brothers should be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Winona County Fair Hall of Fame: Hoffs serve community in variety of ways

Hall of Fame honorees Tim and Jenny Hoff have a long history in the Winona County area in a business that serves families with compassion in time of need.

10 good Hall of Fame candidates most MLB fans have never heard of

A number of long-forgotten baseball pioneers remain unrecognized by Cooperstown.

Alexander: Ralph Lawler’s Clippers career should have its end point at Hall of Fame

Lawler, who will retire after the conclusion of his 40th season as the Clippers’ broadcaster, deserves recognition by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

10 greatest Rangers: Where Hall of Famer Pudge Rodriguez, Adrian Beltre and best of the rest rank

Throughout the Texas Rangers' history, some exceptional baseball players have come through Arlington. But who are the 10 best?

Central Illinois Voices: A brief guide to impeachment

America is going through a rare occurrence in its history, which is an impeachment proceeding against the president. This is an incredibly somber moment in politics, and should not be

Pat Caputo — Bonds, Clemens should join Jeter in Baseball Hall of Fame

The 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot involves three key issues.

More snow is forecast for Central Illinois on Thursday. Here's what to expect.

LINCOLN — The National Weather Service is forecasting a mix of snow and light freezing drizzle late Thursday, with up to 4 inches of accumulation.

Darin LaHood says Ways and Means Committee service crucial to central Illinois

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood will continue serving on the Ways and Means Committee in the new session of Congress.The slot on the panel that addresses tax and