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13 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
ICE agents arrest 4 in Shelbyville during ‘targeted enforcement’
"ICE remains committed to enforcing federal immigration laws and protecting public safety through targeted enforcement actions."
14 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Women’s Professional Baseball League announces inaugural season schedule at Robin Roberts Stadium
Season begins August 1.
14 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
Accountability Commission refers federal agents for investigation, possible prosecution for conduct last fall
The commission spent months studying immigration agents’ conduct during Operation Midway Blitz.
14 hours ago in IL State News, Local
Illinois lawmakers punt remap amendment after SCOTUS Voting Rights Act ruling
House-approved amendment sought to rewrite redistricting guidelines.
14 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Feds say they’ll drop conspiracy charge against remaining ‘Broadview Six’ protesters
Prosecutors’ sudden change blocks defense from seeing grand jury transcripts.
14 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local
IBM will bring innovation hub, 750 new jobs to Chicago’s quantum park
State tax incentives back latest addition to quantum park on city’s South Side.
Entertainment News
20 hours ago in Entertainment
Milly Alcock’s ‘punk rock’ Supergirl takes flight as DC bets big on the Woman of Tomorrow
Not too long after James Gunn and Peter Safran stepped up to lead DC Studios into the future, they were riffing about Supergirl. The Tom King comic series, "Supergirl: World of Tomorrow" was one of the ideas they were especially excited about, and Gunn had a very specific image in his head.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Josh O’Connor usually hates watching his movies for the first time. ‘Disclosure Day’ was different
Josh O'Connor heard a quote once that said that Steven Spielberg was like "the director of every child's imagination." The British actor may not have grown up in a moviegoing family, but he was still very aware the Spielberg thing as a '90s kid. It's just in our psyche, O'Connor told The Associated Press in a recent interview.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Rachel Zegler to take her ‘Evita’ to Broadway in spring 2027
Fresh off her triumphant turn in London as Eva Perón, Rachel Zegler is taking her Argentine first lady to Broadway.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats
Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, a move one legal expert theorizes it is to protect her voice and image from potential misuse through artificial intelligence.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Michael Jackson streams skyrocket after ‘Michael’ biopic opening weekend, up 95% in the US
Michael Jackson once sang "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." For fans of the King of Pop's music, it's words to live by: Streams of his catalog jumped 95% in the U.S. over the weekend when compared with the same dates the previous weekend.
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Route 66 100 Year Anniversary Guide
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Donations Needed at Central Illinois Food Bank
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Little Miracles 5k/3k
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20 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again
Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby
Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.