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4 weeks ago in Education, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
A LEGO convention is coming to Springfield
"It will be the ultimate event for LEGO lovers of all ages."
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspected cable-cutter
Man cut a cable line from a utility pole.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local
Bailey implores Republicans to improve turnout as he plans to shift focus to Chicago
Republican nominee for governor says late August downstate tour is last of the campaign.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National
Will Supreme Court’s order on mail-in ballots impact voting in Illinois?
SCOTUS allows Trump administration to move forward with restrictions while legal challenges continue.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Sky owner says Enes Kanter Freedom is banned from home games, calling him ‘a potential threat’
Alter told reporters Freedom is not allowed inside of Wintrust Arena for Sky games “unless sometime in the future he’s able to prove to us to our satisfaction that he is able to abide by our rules without being a potential threat.”
4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
White Sox place reliever Huáscar Brazobán on the 15-day injured list with a lat strain
Brazobán, 36, has a left lat strain.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Chicago Cubs score 30 unanswered runs over 3 straight games, setting franchise record
The Cubs started the streak on Sunday, falling behind 2-0 in the early innings against the Seattle Mariners before rallying for a 19-2 win.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Family celebrates its connection to the Chicago Cubs and its viewpoint for the team’s history
Born in Chicago in 1924, Jerry Goldstick started going to Cubs games when he was a kid.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National
How to avoid a Social Security cut? Lawmakers are floating ideas for what to do
The measure that Durbin, D-Ill., and Cassidy, R-La., are pushing would not dictate an outcome, but instead set up a process for Congress to take action.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Olympic champion Alysa Liu takes season off after Milan gold, promises her return to the ice
Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu is taking the season off following her triumph in Milan. This time, she is certain she will be back.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Dolly Parton built a better world, with rhinestones and songs
There are few inalienable truths: Everyone was born, everyone will die, and everyone loved Dolly Parton. Larger-than-life at 5-foot-nothing, the country star, actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur and theme park enthusiast who died Tuesday, transcended celebrity in rhinestones and fringe.
Springfield city council may extend ShotSpotter
A public commenter says at $1.1M over three years, it's not worth it.
4 weeks ago in National
Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local, Music
Dolly Parton’s central Illinois connections
From Petersburg to the Illinois State Fair to the former Assembly Hall in Champaign, "I don't think there will ever be another Dolly Parton."
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local
Nominations are open for this year’s Springfield “First Citizen Award,” with a change in operation
"I think this award really exemplifies what we do at the foundation. We've got the staff to pull this off. So, we're excited to take it on this year," said Tapscott.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National
APL still moving despite June tornado that destroyed building, even helping a Georgia shelter
APL: We're close to being able to demolish our building.
4 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local
Pritzker, Bailey offer different visions for Illinois education
Candidates respond to questions on school funding, education policy, in State Fair appearances.
4 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local
Sangamon County to attempt BOS Center expansion regardless of what the state does
Plans stalled in the legislature, so Sangamon County proposes a three percent countywide hotel-motel tax.
4 weeks ago in Crime, Education, IL State News
Carbondale educator accused of exploiting young girl in violent online ‘cult’
The former high school teacher’s aide faces 2 felony counts, denied bail until trial. ..
4 weeks ago in Business, History, IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Women’s baseball league board member goes public with concerns about company’s finances
The WPBL said Monday that it had provided complete information while participating fully in Kim's request for books and records.
