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3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

When is it too late to get a flu shot?

GoodRx reports it's almost never too late to get a flu shot, as it provides protection even if flu season has started, lasting until May.

Larry Gillespie

3 weeks ago in Crime, Local

Domestic battery investigation leads to discovery of drugs, guns near Rochester

Sheriff: 18 guns, cannabis, drug equipment discovered.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Renters in Illinois aren’t moving. Here’s what the data shows

TurboTenant reports on renter mobility in Illinois.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed

The conflict from over the weekend, involving a high-priced mechanical bird, is raising more issues than just the quality of customer service. It's also a case study in power dynamics, and the differential that exists between someone with a high profile and those without.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks lift the Rays to a 3-1 win over the Guardians that evens the ALCS at 1-1

Freddy Peralta threw six innings of four-hit ball, Liam Hicks lined a two-run single after José Ramírez's fielding error and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 Tuesday night to even the AL Championship Series at 1-1.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Jury finds Tyreek Hill liable for 2 battery counts, awards $500,000 to the NFL star’s estranged wife

A Miami jury on Tuesday found Tyreek Hill liable for two counts of battery but not liable for the eight remaining claims made by Lakeeta Vaccaro — ending the high-profile civil trial involving the NFL wide receiver and his estranged wife.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

Three weeks out, Pritzker and Bailey debate

Tuesday's debate was the only one Pritzker and Bailey will have.

3 weeks ago in Crime, Local

Springfield city council: Cop car clash

Ald. Notariano wants to fund a mental health program.

Ethan Harbour

3 weeks ago in Local

UPDATE: Man arrested following fatal weekend crash in Springfield

Sean Clark, 21, Athens, died from multiple blunt force injuries.

FILE - Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard handles the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, March 20, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to make season debut against the Penguins

The 21-year-old center had surgery on his left shoulder on July 8.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur

An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Lena Dunham to bring back ‘Girls’ for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale

"Girls," the show that was the voice of its generation — or at least a voice of a generation — is coming back. HBO announced Tuesday that creator and star Lena Dunham and nearly all of the core cast will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National

Chicago police say DNA ties a former detective to decades-old unsolved killing of 8-year-old girl

Gloria Kowalewicz was found shot dead in a ditch in 1960, just hours after she went missing.

3 weeks ago in National

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.

3 weeks ago in Trending, World

Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bears DE Montez Sweat suspended 2 games for violating NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy

The loss of Sweat is a big blow for the Bears as they look to bounce back from Sunday's 31-7 loss at Green Bay.

A Sangamon Mass Transit District Bus.

3 weeks ago in Local

SMTD to buy property, build facility for additional bus stops

The need for more physical bus shelters is there, says Schoeffel.

Rome, Italy May 18, 2025: Pope Leo XIV appears from the central balcony of the basilica to greet the faithful. Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, visits the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed

The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.

Middle-aged man in a gray suit and blue tie sits in a formal room, looking to the side.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

Pritzker joins Governors’ group seeking more say in regional power grid decisions

The new PJM Governors’ Collaborative will push for lower electricity costs and a more reliable grid, the governor’s office said.

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12 minutes ago in Entertainment

Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast’s perfume

Fresh

Let's start with the bad news: That A24 Dior T-shirt that you may have seen on Robert Pattinson and Sabrina Carpenter? It's not for sale. But you know what is? A nesting-doll set featuring Pattinson's A24 movie characters, from "Primetime" and "The Drama" to "The Lighthouse" and "Good Time."

1 day ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Springfield events in November include holiday markets, circus and Route 66 centennial celebration

Springfield residents will have several events to look forward to in November, including holiday shopping, family entertainment and a celebration marking 100 years of Route 66.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration

It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name. "We've had way too many parade beers," team captain and designated hitter Christian Yelich said Friday at a rally that capped a daylong party with fans.