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3 weeks ago
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
Group formed after Massey Commission’s completion reacts to Sean Grayson’s death
"Sonya Massey should still be here."
3 weeks ago
No issues for Sophie Cunningham and DiJonai Carrington as Fever beat Sky in rematch
Cunningham downplayed any lingering animosity between the teams going into the game.
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Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from Fever-Sky game after he was confronted by Sky’s Cloud
Freedom was sitting along the baseline. He had on a black shirt that read “WOMAN noun. adult human female.”
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Durbin: Changes in SNAP as part of Farm Bill aren’t acceptable as is
Democrats wanted more time before SNAP changes took effect, said Durbin.
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Sean Grayson has died
Sonya Massey's killer, with advanced-stage cancer, was recently denied early release,
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Transportation overhaul taking shape with toll increase, new board appointees
Toll hike part of deal with labor leaders to boost public transportation funding in Chicago. .
3 weeks ago
Sex toys tossed on court interrupt WNBA games in Chicago and LA in replay of 2025 incidents
There were similar incidents last season in Atlanta, New York and Los Angeles. Some of the incidents resulted in arrests.
4 weeks ago
Possible ComEd 4 retrial up in the air months after 7th Circuit ordered prison release for 2
Judge proposes February 2027 trial date for defendants McClain, Pramaggiore.
4 weeks ago
Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.
4 weeks ago
Budzinski, Turner, meeting with Post Office officials about problems and Springfield distribution center
Problems with the U.S. Postal Service continue, as the agency says it wants to improve.
4 weeks ago
Pritzker signs disaster proclamation to aid Illinois communities in storm cleanup efforts
The relief will be available to 15 counties after recent severe and record-breaking storms.
4 weeks ago
Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities
Amazon’s plan would expand its drone delivery operation more than sixfold nationwide into hundreds of new communities, including the Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland and Boise metro areas. The drones will primarily fly in the suburbs well away from skyscrapers and major airports that could cause problems.
4 weeks ago
Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia
The party didn't specify why Atlanta and Chicago, which was the site of the 2024 convention, were eliminated.
4 weeks ago
Springfield man goes to federal prison for gun possession
Prosecutors say Gladney had a stolen .45 caliber semi-automatic weapon in his possession back in February of 2022.
4 weeks ago
Warren rallies Illinois Democratic troops
The US senator from Massachusetts praised Gov Pritzker as a fighter: "Go, JB!"
4 weeks ago
Naturalization ceremony again a part of Illinois State Fair
300 people representing 52 countries from Australia to Vietnam all took their oaths and completed their coursework and paperwork to become citizens legally.
4 weeks ago
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first Black governor.
4 weeks ago
Springfield organizations seeing increase in need after SNAP changes
More than three dozen micro pantries are located across Springfield, and empty shelves have become a common sight.
4 weeks ago
Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat.