Lifestyle

24 hours ago in Education, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Hulu series host to speak at Juneteenth event in Springfield

The event is titled “Free-ish: Juneteenth and the Long Legacy of 1619—a conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones."

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending

How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat

As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.

1 day ago in Business, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

4 generations later, Bill Shea’s legacy lives on at Shea’s Gas Station Museum

A state grant helped provide some sprucing up and a wayside information board for current curator Randy Pickett, who bought Shea's Gas Station Museum in 2017.

1 day ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Hottest Junes in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Junes in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

1 day ago in Agriculture, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

We have a budget, and we also have Bacon Day

A resolution saluting Illinois pork producers passed on the next-to-last day of session.

National News

3 hours ago in National

A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn’t feature its findings

The findings of the study, in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, were in line with years of research, saying that health risks go up with just one drink a day and no level of alcohol has a protective effect on mortality.

3 hours ago in National, Trending

The rise and fall of ‘The Hills’ star Spencer Pratt’s improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor

He wrote a memoir called "The Guy You Loved to Hate." He's dabbled in rap, releasing a song called "I'm a Celebrity." He started a company selling crystals claimed to have healing properties. But Spencer Pratt was not able to pull off his latest venture — an improbable bid to become mayor of Los Angeles.

4 days ago in National

Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war

The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.

5 days ago in National

Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.

6 days ago in National

Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback

Here are takeaways from primary elections Tuesday in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.

1 week ago in National

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.

Sports

3 hours ago in Sports

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama shakes off Game 2 miss by taking over Game 3 of the NBA Finals

Victor Wembanyama sat in Manhattan's Gramercy Park on Sunday and drew the statue of 19th-century Shakespearean actor Edwin Booth. Turns out, it was the perfect mind-clearing activity that helped him shake off his miss at the buzzer in Game 2 and take over Game 3 of the NBA Finals, preventing the San Antonio Spurs from getting pushed to the brink of elimination.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Carolina trails Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final and has a big decision to make for Game 4

A sequence of events in a Stanley Cup Final that has gotten crazier by the minute has put the Carolina Hurricanes at a crossroads. They blew a two-goal lead and lost Game 1, erased a two-goal deficit and won Game 2, and rallied from down four goals in Game 3, only to lose in double overtime on a fluky bounce.

1 day ago in Sports

Spurs-Knicks Game 3 of the NBA Finals is a hot ticket with the potential for a wild scene

Knicks fever has set the stage for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs to be a must-see event — inside Madison Square Garden and out on the streets and in bars across New York City.

4 days ago in Sports

Hurricanes thriving in high-pressure playoff settings as Stanley Cup Final shifts West for Game 3

The Carolina Hurricanes have spent months regrouping quickly after losses and they have proven unshaken by the challenge of playing in hostile arenas or in next-goal-wins extra time.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium

The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.

5 days ago in Sports

NBA bans two fans for life after one runs onto court during Game 1, attempts selfie with Wemby

The NBA banned two people for life from its arenas on Thursday, after one of them was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and appearing to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.

Entertainment

3 hours ago in Entertainment

With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive

Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley 's death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and teens shook up his hometown, intent on keeping the king's legacy alive for a new generation.

1 day ago in Entertainment

‘Scary Movie’ tops box office, slaying ‘Masters of the Universe’ and adding to low-budget streak

The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects. After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof "Scary Movie" topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty "Masters of the Universe."

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns ‘Schmigadoon!’

The most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.

3 days ago in Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Balloon portion of Balloons Over 66 to return after brief cancellation

Balloons Over 66 announced Tuesday it would discontinue the portion due to a lack of "consistent support" and "financial backing" needed to fly the balloons.

Local News from Capitol City Now

6 hours ago in Business, Crime, IL State News, Local

Community leaders react to Logan Correctional Center closure

The new IDOC facility will be built in Crest Hill. It will cost $1 billion and will hold 800 women and 1,500 men.

6 hours ago in IL State News, Local

Flooding rains in Springfield twice Monday

Flooding in Springfield Monday, heat after that for a few days.

23 hours ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

New provost, dean, and CEO of SIU School of Medicine named

Dr. Ian Martin will replace Dr. Jerry Kruse, who is retiring.

24 hours ago in Education, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Hulu series host to speak at Juneteenth event in Springfield

The event is titled “Free-ish: Juneteenth and the Long Legacy of 1619—a conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones."

1 day ago in IL State News, Local

IL advances battery recycling

Environmentalists celebrate recycling law.

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