4 weeks ago in Sports

Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals

Maybe a team should've drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the 5 on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night.

4 weeks ago in World

Plan to limit ‘vertical drinking’ decried by pub landlords and UK politicians

A proposal to limit "vertical drinking," a bureaucratic euphemism for having a pint while standing, has turned into a political headache for one local government council in London.

4 weeks ago in World

Student kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, officials say

A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20, according to authorities, who said he also appeared to have killed his two grandparents at the family home earlier in the morning.

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local

Budzinski hears from Illinois farmers facing tough economy

“What’s critical too is if they have a federal partner in Washington, D.C. that invests in these types of programs,” said Budzinski.

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Senate committee defeats Durbin’s $200M farm bill amendment aimed at rural healthcare

The amendment would have provided rural hospitals with $8 million in federal grants. Overall, the grants would have totaled $200 million a year.

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

Pritzker pens letter to Trump, seeking tariff refunds for Illinois families

Feds issued $100B in refunds to corporations, but there is no reprieve for consumers who paid higher prices.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

UPDATE: ‘I’m embarrassed by it’: Speaker Welch apologizes for interactions with former staffer

Welch defends office’s handling of Benton’s sexual harassment cases.

4 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National

Horace Mann: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

The provider of auto and homeowners' insurance for teachers and other educators posted revenue of $443.5 million in the period.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National

Three people charged with threatening judge, witness and officials tied to Nolan Wells investigation

One of the defendants, Edward James Porter of Illinois, allegedly called an unnamed witness on July 31 and threatened to kill them and their family, according to an affidavit.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Beloved longtime Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow to retire at the end of the season

A 6-foot-5 right-hander selected by the Cubs in the eighth round of the 1973 draft out of Cal Poly, Krukow posted a 124-117 career record with a 3.90 ERA over 14 seasons from 1976-1989 with Chicago, Philadelphia and the final seven for the Giants.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Cam Lewis seeing more reps at Bears safety after Coby Bryant injury

Lewis has been filling in for Coby Bryant since he left practice Monday with an apparent left leg injury.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

Wilson hopes to unseat Budzinski

He is a Navy veteran and Champaign County Board member.

4 weeks ago in IL State News

Rubber ducks by the thousands splash into Chicago River for annual Special Olympics fundraiser

The annual event, a fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois, draws thousands of participants.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Back yard of Auburn home dug up in case of woman missing since 1987

It's the latest move in the re-investigation of the case.

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, History, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local, Music, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

The Mother Road at this year’s Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair is August 13 through August 23.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Ammons commission gets started

The first main order of business is to check with the U.S. attorney.

4 weeks ago in Business, Education, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, Music, National

Saga Communications, University of Florida, announce ‘landmark’ partnership

Partnership expands commercial sales, strengthens student opportunities, and advances the future of local broadcasting

4 weeks ago in Sports

New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo

On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.

4 weeks ago in National

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.