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6 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local, National
Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers
The spike adds to an already tough year for these farmers, who also faced higher costs for fertilizer, seeds and equipment.
6 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, but juries, judges were unconvinced, AP analysis finds
The Associated Press' analysis focused on arrests made during protests last summer and fall in LA, Chicago, Portland, Oregon, and Washington, D.C. — cities with significant protests where President Donald Trump sought to or successfully deployed the National Guard.
7 hours ago in Automotive Repair Expert, Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
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.
17 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Springfield’s Amy Beadle has a new workplace
Beadle had been director of marketing for Visit Springfield.
1 day ago in Education, History, IL State News, Local, National
Pritzker, Duckworth, other Illinoisans mark 9/11 anniversary
A ceremony centered around volunteerism was held in Chicago.
1 day ago in Crime, Local, National
Second registered sex offender sought by Sangamon County arrested
Randall Knott, 55, was arrested Thursday.
Entertainment News
1 day ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National
Jerry Seinfeld to perform at UIS PAC in December
Tickets go on sale Sept. 18.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
MusiCares to honor U2 as 2027 Persons of the Year at a star-studded Grammy-weekend gala
MusiCares will honor Irish band U2 as its Persons of the Year at a February gala kicking off Grammy Awards weekend. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be celebrated at a Feb. 5 dinner and tribute concert at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Snoop Dogg brings the VMAs back to Los Angeles as host for Sept. 27 show
The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to the West Coast this month and they've got a very West Coast host — Snoop Dogg.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Ella Langley leads Country Music Association Awards nods, with mentor Miranda Lambert close behind
Ella Langley, riding the wave of her crossover megahit "Choosin' Texas," leads the nominations for the 2026 Country Music Association Awards with nine nods, followed by her mentor Miranda Lambert with six.
4 days ago in Entertainment
It’s ‘Pitt’ vs ‘Pluribus’ in drama and ‘Hacks’ vs ‘Widow’s Bay’ in comedy at the upcoming Emmys
It's "The Pitt" versus "Pluribus" and "Hacks" against "Widow's Bay" at the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday night. The stars of all four shows — Noah Wyle in "The Pitt," Rhea Seehorn in "Pluribus," Jean Smart in "Hacks" and Matthew Rhys in "Widow's Bay" — look to be runaway favorites for the top acting awards.
5 days ago in Entertainment
An Elon Musk documentary and a Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem thriller premiere at Venice
A slew of high-profile films are debuting Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival, including Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary, a psychological thriller with Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and a drama from Casey Affleck.
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2 days ago in National, Trending
US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
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.