3 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local, Music

Dolly Parton’s central Illinois connections

From Petersburg to the Illinois State Fair to the former Assembly Hall in Champaign, "I don't think there will ever be another Dolly Parton."

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local

Nominations are open for this year’s Springfield “First Citizen Award,” with a change in operation

"I think this award really exemplifies what we do at the foundation.  We've got the staff to pull this off.  So, we're excited to take it on this year," said Tapscott.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

APL still moving despite June tornado that destroyed building, even helping a Georgia shelter

APL: We're close to being able to demolish our building.

3 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local

Pritzker, Bailey offer different visions for Illinois education

Candidates respond to questions on school funding, education policy, in State Fair appearances.

3 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local

Sangamon County to attempt BOS Center expansion regardless of what the state does

Plans stalled in the legislature, so Sangamon County proposes a three percent countywide hotel-motel tax.

3 weeks ago in Crime, Education, IL State News

Carbondale educator accused of exploiting young girl in violent online ‘cult’

The former high school teacher’s aide faces 2 felony counts, denied bail until trial. ..

3 weeks ago in Business, History, IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Women’s baseball league board member goes public with concerns about company’s finances

The WPBL said Monday that it had provided complete information while participating fully in Kim's request for books and records.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible for the WNBA draft, AP source says

Freedom and White have declared their intention to enter next year's draft, but the WNBA has not publicly addressed their eligibility.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

PGA Tour moving to match play for two-week Tour Championship at two courses

Starting in 2028, the BMW Championship — to be held that year at Olympia Fields near Chicago — will be for the leading 90 players on the points list.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80

Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80 years old.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, National

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80

Parton died peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, her publicist said in a statement.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 26 rebounds against Sparks, sets single-season record as well

Angel Reese rebounded her way into the record books not once, but twice in one night. Reese set a WNBA record with 26 rebounds in the Atlanta Dream's 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday, pushing her past the season record in the same game.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season

After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night's sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Australia’s music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts

Australia's recorded music industry will bar tracks wholly generated by artificial intelligence from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists' livelihoods, a representative said on Tuesday.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Serena Williams is back at the US Open, playing mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz

Serena Williams is back at the U.S. Open for her first match at the Grand Slam tournament since 2022, playing mixed doubles alongside defending men's singles champion Carlos Alcaraz.

3 weeks ago in History, IL State News, Local

Storm-damaged Lincoln Homestead State Park seeks funds for tree replanting

Park staff have made strong progress restoring buildings, roads and trails, but funding is still needed for forest restoration.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Ex-paramedic appears in court prior to murder trial

Peggy Finley returned to court ahead of her trial for the first-degree murder of Earl Moore Jr.

3 weeks ago in Sports

After a stop in the NFL, Dae’Quan Wright could be heading back to LSU thanks to court order

After a stop in the NFL, former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright could be heading to LSU thanks to a court order that is creating havoc throughout college sports by allowing Wright and others an unexpected fifth year of eligibility.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Roger Federer is coming back to play at the US Open, but not interested in coming back to pro tennis

Roger Federer is actually nervous about his tennis. The man who won five straight U.S. Open championships during the height of his dominance of the sport is set to play again in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time since 2019.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

Group formed after Massey Commission’s completion reacts to Sean Grayson’s death

"Sonya Massey should still be here."