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15 hours ago in Entertainment

Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84

Ben Jones, who played the good ol' boy mechanic in "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series and parlayed his fame into a political career and two terms in the U.S. House, has died. He was 84.

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Blink-182’s Travis Barker almost died. A new documentary celebrates his life before and after

The inferno rages onscreen three minutes into " Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear." Dashcam footage lifted from a police car shows the blaze: It's 2008, and Barker has survived a plane crash in South Carolina. Four others did not.

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18 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local

City approves work to connect Lake Springfield homes to sewer system

But, at least one alderman isn't happy with a lack of minority representation on the work.

22 hours ago in National, Trending

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.

22 hours ago in Lifestyle

With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun

Traveling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips.

22 hours ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Illinois State Fair: Making the fair affordable again

There are many free or low-cost opportunities for fun, including just the cost of admission.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Upcoming fundraisers help local domestic violence shelter

More than 4,000 helped by Sojourn in 2025.