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3 weeks ago

WPBL begins historic first championship series

Season 1's championship starts Wednesday.

3 weeks ago

Winner of $1 Billion Powerball jackpot from ticket bought in Quincy comes forward, remains anonymous

The winner says in a lottery news release that they didn't believe they won at first, until a family member was called.

3 weeks ago

Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test

New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and besides, you don't need a test before trying to lower your risk.

3 weeks ago

Septembers with the most precipitation in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the wettest Septembers in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

3 weeks ago

See how Illinois ranks for the most auto repair shops

Way.com reports on auto repair shops per capita in Illinois and across the country.

4 weeks ago

In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little

When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.

4 weeks ago

Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January

Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.

4 weeks ago

New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo

Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.

4 weeks ago

Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows

Families' interest in their kids' education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores, according to newly released results from a standardized test taken by 15-year-olds around the world.

4 weeks ago

Best Chicago Bears fantasy performances of the last decade

Stacker compiled a list of the best Chicago Bears fantasy performances from 2016 to 2025

4 weeks ago

22 essential questions to ask when buying a house

Ally Financial reports 22 essential questions to ask when buying a house, covering budget, property condition, neighborhood, and offer details for informed decisions.

4 weeks ago

Budgeting for kids’ sports and back-to-school activities

CreditFresh reports on budgeting for kids' sports and back-to-school activities, emphasizing planning for total costs to avoid surprises and manage expenses efficiently.

4 weeks ago

For scuba diving enthusiasts, Mermet Springs is ‘the best place in the Midwest’

Thirty years ago, an Illinois Secretary of State Police DiveTeam investigator set out to turn an abandoned rock quarry into a first-class dive destination. Today, it draws hundreds to southern Illinois each year to explore what’s submerged in its crystal-clear waters.

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