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Lifestyle
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
This just in from The New York Times: Its first 2-player game, and an evolving business model
For subscribers to The New York Times who are as interested in solving Wordle or filling in the crossword puzzle as in reading the latest political or business news, Wednesday is a big day.
6 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
State’s new strategy for aging services
EngAging Illinois has four focus areas.
6 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s memoir recounts her journey after her son’s abduction by Hamas
“I sat down to write my pain, and out poured loss, suffering, love, mourning, devotion, grief, adoration and fracturedness,” Goldberg-Polin, a Chicago-born educator who now lives in Jerusalem, said in a statement.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Local
Upgrades planned for Lake Springfield’s Center Park with grant money
Pickleball, playgrounds, and connected walking paths are planned.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday
The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm.
National News
1 day ago in National
The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters
It's been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they plan to meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.
1 day ago in National
House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe
House Republicans are starting a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.
2 days ago in National
The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday
As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection on the slain Black American civil rights icon's legacy.
1 week ago in National
NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation
An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.
1 week ago in National
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration's massive immigration crackdown.
1 week ago in National
US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns
The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
Sports
10 hours ago in Sports
Djokovic one away from 400 Grand Slam match wins; Wawrinka makes history
Novak Djokovic improved to 399 wins in Grand Slam matches with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Francesco Maestrelli on Thursday, making the 38-year-old, 24-time major winner just one shy of becoming the first player ever to 400.
10 hours ago in Sports
The AP NFL MVP finalists are Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford
Christian McCaffrey is the first player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards in the same year, joining Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The Associated Press 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player award.
10 hours ago in Sports
Sherrone Moore is returning to court in case related to his firing as Michigan football coach
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is returning to court for the first time since being charged with vengeful acts against a woman shortly after he was fired for having a relationship with her.
1 day ago in Sports
Record crowds witness Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Gauff and Zverev advance at Australian Open
Another day, another record crowd. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced in straight sets Wednesday and the No. 3 seeds — Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev — also progressed to the third round of the Australian Open.
2 days ago in Sports
Catcher J.T. Realmuto and Philadelphia Phillies finalize $45 million, 3-year contract
Catcher J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $45 million, three-year contract on Tuesday. Realmuto gets salaries of $15 million in each of the next three seasons and can earn a maximum $5 million annually in award bonuses.
2 days ago in Sports
Sinner’s bid for Australian Open three-peat begins with anticlimactic win
Two sets and just over an hour of tennis wasn't what Jannik Sinner wanted at Rod Laver Arena for the start of his bid for an Australian Open three-peat.
Entertainment
3 hours ago in Entertainment
Blake Lively and Taylor Swift’s texts exposed in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
A trove of text messages and emails sent by Blake Lively, including exchanges with her longtime friend Taylor Swift, have been made public by actor-director Justin Baldoni 's lawyers as they prepare for trial.
10 hours ago in Entertainment
Sundance kicks off in Utah with powerful premieres and emotional tributes to Robert Redford
Robert Redford liked to say that everybody has a story. He's not the only person who said it, but he is one of the few who did something to celebrate it, his daughter, Amy Redford, said Wednesday evening ahead of the Sundance Film Festival's opening day.
11 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Sinners’ makes history, setting Oscars nomination record
Ryan Coogler's blues-steeped vampire epic "Sinners" led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, members of Kiss and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift, Kiss' Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Kristen Bell returning as host to SAG’s Actor Awards
Kristen Bell is returning as host of the Screen Actors Guild's Actor Awards for a third time. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the union that presents the annual awards, announced Wednesday that Bell will emcee the March 1 awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards.
Local News from Capitol City Now
2 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Jury finds Chicago man not guilty of circulating $10K bounty on life of top Border Patrol leader
Defense attorneys said the government didn’t show any evidence against Espinoza Martinez who sent the messages as “neighborhood gossip” after coming home from work and unwinding with beers.
2 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Kroger to pay settlement after mishandling asbestos during 2022 renovation
Kroger Company and SSI Services LLC Expected to pay $108 thousand for settlement
3 hours ago in IL State News, Local
Winter storm to barrel down on a large part of the U.S., Springfield included
Cold, with more than four inches potentially added on to that, according to the National Weather Service.
5 hours ago in IL State News, Local
Budget leader: Today’s decisions make tomorrow easier
None of the proposed cuts touch pensions or K-12 education.
6 hours ago in Education, Local
Rochester High School cuts ribbon on recent remodeling, addition
The county's special sales tax for school district infrastructure paid for the work.
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1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, members of Kiss and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift, Kiss' Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’
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