2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet

"The Odyssey" continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

2 weeks ago in Local

SNAP discussion

It's difficult to find opportunities to fulfill work requirements.

2 weeks ago in National

Traffic to start flowing Monday across new bridge between Canada and US

Traffic is set to start flowing Monday across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade, jobs and tourism between Canada and the U.S.

2 weeks ago in World

France says monster fire that forced 220,000 people to flee has stopped growing

Fire crews and planes wrestled Monday to bring a monster wildfire under control in southwest France before a forecast jump in temperatures complicates the massive firefighting effort against a blaze that has burned an area four times the size of Paris.

2 weeks ago in Business, Local

DSI emphasizes residents over tourists

Director says locals provide long-term gain, while tourism is seasonal.

2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, Sports

Plans for IL Sports Hall of Fame

It could open at Scheels Sports Park in 2028.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

State to lay off hundreds at troubled southern Illinois mental health facility

Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center to reduce patient population, staff amid operational changes.

2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

How the lighthearted social media trend of ‘teen takeovers’ took a serious turn

Over the July 4 holiday weekend, several thousand young people converged in two spots in Raleigh, North Carolina, police said.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

WNBA to add an NBA-style replay center next season in a major officiating investment

Engelbert said that a lot of the details on the replay center still need to be worked out, although she said, as of now, the last two-minute report that the NBA has won't be used in the WNBA yet.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

An emotional Jonquel Jones wins WNBA All-Star MVP, dedicates honor to late aunt

“My aunt meant a lot to me, she was one of the matriarchs in our family,” Jones said.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Caitlin Clark’s whirlwind All-Star weekend: Meeting Obama, then lighting up the game

This was Clark’s first traditional All-Star Game; she missed last year's in Indianapolis because she was injured.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Boyer feels at ‘home’ as Memorial Health’s Chief Nursing Executive

Jen Boyer is Chief Nursing Executive and Senior Vice President at Memorial Health.

2 weeks ago in Business, Local

Many Taylorville business owners opposed to revitalization plan

Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry said the project is both necessary and beneficial to the city.

3 weeks ago in Sports

LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his ‘last decision’

LeBron James' first "final" decision was that he would retire. Weeks of deep reflection led him to change his mind, however, with all the familiar options in front of him to extend his career; a third trip with Cleveland, a second stop in Miami, maybe even stay in California for a high-profile union in Golden State. Nope — to all of those teams.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence

CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

3 weeks ago in National

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states

Federal health officials on Friday expanded the scope of their investigation into an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite to four additional states, broadening the size of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora.

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National

These 9 Illinois communities say they’re interested in new nuclear facilities

The state lifted its moratorium on new nuclear facilities, but development could still be decades away.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

Here’s how Illinois election authorities guard against noncitizen voting

Officials say safeguards are in place prevent inadvertent registration. .

3 weeks ago in Crime, Education, IL State News, Local, National

Schools Closed, Buildings Sat Empty — And Gun Violence Rose, Study Finds

Taking into account factors like poverty rates and racial demographics to ensure researchers compared neighborhoods similarly, they saw that trends in gun violence near schools diverged after the 2013 school closures, with the areas near closed schools seeing a 10 percent uptick in violence.

3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak first tied to Taco Bell restaurants now includes Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.