Bob Asmussen is a college football reporter and columnist for The News-Gazette. He can be reached at 217-393-8248 or [email protected].

But I’ve rounded up good ideas for both quick weekend getaways and longer trips if you have more flexibility or some days off from school on the fall calendar. Here are my top recommendations for fall ...

Sunshine isn’t just Florida’s forecast, it’s in its DNA. And where there is sun, there are smiling faces; that year round ...

There’s just something special about a lake vacation. Maybe it’s the way time seems to slow down when you’re skipping stones or watching the sunset over the water. Or maybe it’s how easy it is to ...

There’s also no shortage of excellent dining destinations like the Michelin Star-rated Eleven Madison Park, Per Se, and ...

Based on this criteria, the number one city for relaxing travel is right here in the United States. It is none other than San Diego, California, according to the study.

Ohio State, Penn State and LSU remained the top three teams in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll Sunday, Oregon is back in the top five and South Florida is ranked for the first time ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Oregon running back Jayden Limar (27) attempts to ...

Iowa and Michigan fell in the power rankings after losing high-profile nonconference games in Week 2. Ohio State remains at the top of the rankings after a dominant start to its season. Oregon ...

While on a trip through Italy's Amalfi Coast, I fell in love with the town of Vietri sul Mare. It felt less crowded, more laid-back, and more affordable than its famous neighbor Positano. All in all, ...

The National Day Calendar states that adding different varieties of cheese to your pie can elevate pizza to the next level. Smokey gouda or a little gorgonzola might mix it up, and if you like a ...

There aren’t the top-10, heavyweight slugfests of Week 1, but this weekend’s slate of college football does feature a clash between blue bloods, century-old rivalries and tougher tests for a few teams ...