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Lifestyle
17 minutes ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
Inside Obama’s presidential museum opening this month: The cost, the books and a beehive
A look at the numbers behind the former President Barack Obama's presidential museum.
23 minutes ago in Education, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama’s new museum is political and personal
Here’s a closer look at the top attractions of the campus that is expected to draw as many as 1 million visitors annually.
5 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, History, Lifestyle, Local
From shamrocks to hearts: Where proceeds from the St. Patrick’s Day parade are going this year
"My Heart's Downtown" says their efforts are already working.
24 hours ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Plumbing Expert
How to make a laundry room a more functional space
Homeowners can consider these tips to make laundry rooms more functional spaces.
1 day ago in Automotive Repair Expert, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
A guide to road trip vehicle maintenance
Follow these road trip maintenance checks to ensure that a vehicle is road-ready.
1 day ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
Illinois’ ‘swipe fee’ law on the brink after another delay, adverse court ruling
Banks get upper hand in yearslong fight after federal rule changes, court interpretation.
National News
1 day 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.
3 days 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.
6 days ago in National
Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration's botched release of the Epstein case files.
7 days ago in National
A large fire has erupted at an apartment complex in Dallas
Firefighters battled a large fire that erupted Thursday at an apartment complex in Dallas, where debris from one collapsed building lay heaped on the ground while flames and black smoke billowed into the sky. Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom like an explosion.
1 week ago in National
Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of civil litigation against the Republican president, according to a person familiar with the matter.
2 weeks ago in National
FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market
Senior officials in the Food and Drug Administration's tobacco center were blindsided by a recent decision that opens the door to allowing more unauthorized electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the U.S. market, The Associated Press has learned.
Sports
3 hours ago in Sports
Looking for NBA Finals seats? The Knicks are making 2 in celebrity row available in an auction
Still looking for tickets to the NBA Finals? The New York Knicks are making available two of the best seats in the house — right by the likes of Ben Stiller and Spike Lee — to the highest bidder.
20 hours ago in Sports
Arrest warrant issued for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk for misdemeanor speeding charge
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has issued an arrest warrant for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding.
20 hours ago in Sports
Down 0-1 in Stanley Cup Final, Hurricanes coach on top line vs. Vegas: ‘We need them to get going’
After carrying the Carolina Hurricanes during the season as their top goal scorers, Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov are ice cold in the playoffs.
20 hours ago in Sports
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka: ‘just want to quit tennis’ after French Open quarterfinal defeat
After letting another big lead slip with an error-strewn performance at the French Open, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka felt like getting as far away from the courts as possible.
1 day ago in Sports
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares
Injuries to some of soccer's star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup. All three have been included in their national team squads for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but others have not been so fortunate.
1 day ago in Sports
Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was announced Tuesday as EA Sports' cover athlete for Madden NFL 27. On the standard cover, Williams is depicted in a body position similar to his pivotal, scrambling, fourth-and-8 jump pass to Rome Odunze in a stirring comeback victory over Green Bay in a wild card playoff game on Jan. 10.
Entertainment
17 minutes ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
Inside Obama’s presidential museum opening this month: The cost, the books and a beehive
A look at the numbers behind the former President Barack Obama's presidential museum.
5 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, History, Lifestyle, Local
From shamrocks to hearts: Where proceeds from the St. Patrick’s Day parade are going this year
"My Heart's Downtown" says their efforts are already working.
20 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands
A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order.
20 hours ago in Entertainment
Shia LaBeouf gets probation after pleading guilty to punching bargoers during Mardi Gras
Actor Shia LaBeouf was sentenced to probation Wednesday after pleading guilty to punching three people outside a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras.
1 day ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, National, Sports
Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover
Being featured on the game's cover is “like my childhood dream was coming true,” Williams said.
Local News from Capitol City Now
17 minutes ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
Inside Obama’s presidential museum opening this month: The cost, the books and a beehive
A look at the numbers behind the former President Barack Obama's presidential museum.
23 minutes ago in Education, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama’s new museum is political and personal
Here’s a closer look at the top attractions of the campus that is expected to draw as many as 1 million visitors annually.
3 hours ago in Local
1 hurt during fire at Springfield east side home
The cause of the fire wasn't released.
5 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
Police handling of a Black teenager concerns aldermen
Williams wants to spread the word about the police chief -- and the mayor.
5 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
Crime of the Week: Help needed finding suspects wanted for various crimes
These subjects are wanted on active warrants for a variety of offenses, including felony theft, drug-related crimes, DUI, and other serious offenses.
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20 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands
A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order.
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