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3 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Michael Sweetney, who spent four seasons in NBA after productive career at Georgetown, dies at 43
The Knicks, Bulls and Georgetown acknowledged Sweetney's death with posts on social media.
3 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Patrick Kane is adjusting to his new teammates and coaches in his return to the Blackhawks
Kane, who won the 2016 Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, isn’t the same player he was during those previous playoff runs.
3 days ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, National
Scientists hope deeper-rooted soybeans can withstand climate extremes and store more carbon
An $18 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund will help Salk researchers test those questions in the field by measuring how resilient these plants are to drought and other climate stressors, how much carbon they can store and for how long, and how to get the plants onto farms at scale.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions
Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders
Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened. The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" said he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.
3 days ago in National, Trending
Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress
In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.
4 days ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Springfield Business Journal: One local ambulance company purchases another
An emergency ambulance service provider will take over a non-emergency provider.
4 days ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
City: More hotel nights booked in Springfield in 2025, expected to be higher this year
"That means hotel stays are up about 12,000 room nights. We have more travelers in town visiting Springfield."
4 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Pritzker on vote-by-mail ruling, SNAP cuts, and man killed during ‘Operation Midway Blitz’
Pritzker claims President Trump wants to make it harder for people to vote, claims feds have not turned over bodycam video from fatal shooting.
‘Small Business Skill Share’ next Tuesday
Story telling, customer service, and artificial intelligence will be among the areas discussed.
4 days ago in IL State News, Local, National
Illinois asks for FEMA help after August storms
Trump administration denied state’s last request for help after 2025 storms.
4 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears have moved on from Week 1’s offensive show
It doesn't sound as if overconfidence is going to be an issue for Chicago when it faces the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in its home opener at Soldier Field.
4 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
A late-season rally flips the AL Central race as the Guardians edge ahead of White Sox
After dropping Monday’s opener, the Guardians rallied to win the last two games and took sole possession of first place in the AL Central for the first time since July 3.
4 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Blackhawks D Ethan Del Mastro agrees to a $1.9 million, 2-year contract
The Blackhawks start training camp Thursday and play their season opener on Sept. 29 at Vegas.
4 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
With 2 more homers, the Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong makes his MVP case
With Shohei Ohtani still on the injured list with right biceps inflammation, Crow-Armstrong keeps hitting home runs, closing in on the first 40-40 season in Cubs history, putting the finishing touches on his MVP case, at least as far as Cubs fans are concerned.
4 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Northwestern extends football coach David Braun’s contract through the 2031 season
Braun is in his fourth season at Northwestern and carries a 20-19 record into Saturday’s game with Colorado. Northwestern went 7-6 and beat Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl last season.
Crime of the Week: Help identify alleged wallet-snatcher
Happened in late-August at Main Gate Bar and Grill.
5 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Springfield considers cannabis tax revenue for small business grants
Proposed program would provide up to $100,000 to eight local businesses.
Man pleads guilty to lesser charge in 2023 shooting death of mother
Richard Romine was originally arrested in May, 2023.
5 days ago in Food Scene, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Illinois, Chicago sue to block Trump plan to restrict green cards to legal Medicaid, SNAP users
Administration’s new rule, halted by courts during first term, set to take effect Friday.
