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4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited 529 members to the Oscar voting body, a new class that brings the group's membership to nearly double what it was a decade ago.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Ride Route 66 for a good cause this weekend
A motorcycle and Jeep ride along Route 66 helps the United Way of Central Illinois.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Keaton Wagler goes #5 to the LA Clippers in 2026 NBA draft
Wagler becomes the second-highest draft pick ever at Illinois, and the highest since Deron Williams went No. 3 overall in 2005.
4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, National
Chinese supercomputer displaces US machines as world’s fastest for first time since 2017
El Capitan, at the U.S. government’s Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, now ranks second, ahead of two other U.S. supercomputers at national laboratories in Tennessee and Illinois.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Sabres land No. 4 draft pick in trading Byram to Blackhawks. Capitals acquire Kyrou from Blues
Chicago also acquired hard-hitting forward Jordan Greenway.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera headed to IL after being carted off the field with a left leg injury
Cabrera has a left hamstring/adductor strain.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Cubs manager Craig Counsell perplexed by rainout and irked by ‘terrible rule’
“Major League Baseball tells you the game’s canceled, and that’s it. Especially on the road. That’s all you get,” he said.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
NBA draft provides another look at Bryson Graham’s vision for the rebuilding Chicago Bulls
“We’re definitely not where we want to be, but we’re establishing an identity," Graham said.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Route 66 Road Trip Caravan brings high-steaks challenge to Springfield
Three men in Springfield were challenged to eat 4.5 pounds of steak, shrimp, a baked potato, salad and a roll — all in one hour.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local
7 tornadoes confirmed across central Illinois following weekend storms
NWS confirmed on Tuesday that an EF-Unknown, or EF-U, touched down in the Edinburg area of Christian County over the weekend.
Teen seriously injured in Rochester shooting
A teen is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, police said.
Ex-EMT worker charged with killing patient in 2022 sentenced to 24 months’ probation
Cadigan, along with Peggy Finley, was arrested in January 2023 in connection with Moore's murder.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local
State announces public library funding
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias has announced more than $27 million in new grant funding for libraries across the state. The awards will support a wide range of improvements, including new books and materials, technology upgrades, literacy initiatives, building renovations, and enhanced security measures.
4 weeks ago in Sports
US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Mavericks announce hiring of Dusty May as coach hours before the start of the NBA draft
The Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new coach just a few hours before entering the NBA draft with the ninth pick on Tuesday night.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis set ‘Warriors’ musical for Broadway in 2027
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are turning their concept album "Warriors" into a full-length Broadway show.
4 weeks ago in National
Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.
4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Illinois’ abortion landscape continues to evolve amid persistent growth in demand
Number of out-of-state people seeking care in Illinois continues to increase.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Northwestern center Jackson Carsello gets injunction restoring eligibility for 2026 season
The NCAA ruled the 2021 season should have counted as Carsello's redshirt season, arguing he was healthy enough to have played.
