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2 weeks ago in National
Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum
Former President Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago. The guestlist for Thursday's dedication ceremony includes Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono, along with former Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
2 weeks ago in Sports
US Open off to a slow and foggy start at Shinnecock Hills
For all the concern at the U.S. Open about wind and Shinnecock Hills drying out, another weather issue popped up Thursday morning. Thirty minutes after it began, play was stopped by fog.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Sabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man who kept trying to enter her home
A man who tried to get into pop star Sabrina Carpenter 's home more than a dozen times was ordered by a judge Wednesday to stay away from her for five years.
2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
UPDATE: More damage following more severe weather throughout Illinois
Areas from one corner of Illinois to the other reported storm damage.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Diablo — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
"A solid dude."
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Illiana — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Shy, but lovely!
2 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Springfield insurance agency acquires another agency
Troxell says they are growing "intentionally."
2 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Two arrested for April Springfield shooting
April shooting caused damage to two homes and a car.
2 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying Southern View robbery suspect
Your tip could lead to an arrest, and a reward for you.
2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Lawmakers, stakeholders are ready for summer of data center negotiations
No plans are set, but everyone’s ready to sit down at the table.
2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Federal appeals court says retrial is on the table for ex-ComEd CEO, lobbyist
The two members of the ‘ComEd Four’ previously saw their convictions for bribing ex-Speaker Madigan overturned.
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Advocates, patients file lawsuit to block ‘medical aid in dying’ law in Illinois
The lawsuit seeks to strike down the September-effective law for discrimination.
2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois bets on biodiesel: Expanding the market for domestic soybeans
A year fraught with trade wars and global oil shocks is testing whether Illinois’ long-running investment in biodiesel is paying off.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
The Chicago Cubs put reliever Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation
Boyd to get minor league rehab.
2 weeks ago in History, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Federal government seeks to halt the first U.S. reparations program for Black people
“Evanston has set a new precedent. It has shown that racial reparations are possible,” Simmons said.
2 weeks ago in Education, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week
"It feels like you're stepping back into his world," Ward said of the grounds in Hyde Park, New York, that once were home to the Roosevelt family.
2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Logan County Board weighs future of Hut 8 moratorium
The recent announced closure of the Logan County Correctional Facility has left questions about how the county will replace lost jobs and one of its biggest revenue streams.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Tale of the ticker tape: The quirky history behind the Knicks’ first NYC parade
New York Knicks fans have waited forever for this. Thursday's ticker-tape parade for the new NBA champions will be a first. When the team won the title before, in 1970 and '73, they weren't honored with New York's signature procession.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever
As reigning champions Argentina returned to the World Cup stage Tuesday, there was no drive too long and no ticket too pricey for its most fervent fans.
2 weeks ago in National
A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week
Whenever historian Geoffrey Ward visits the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum to do research, he finds himself caught up in the spirit of FDR himself, the sense of landed contentment and cheerful disarray that helped define his public image.
