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10 hours ago in IL State News, Local
Bomb threat causes evacuation order in Peoria
The evacuation zone was within a one-mile radius of a chemical plant.
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Niko — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Niko is "bored and lonesome" and wants a good home!
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Wally — Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
"Wally is the sweetest boy ever!"
1 day ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Lincoln man finds sleep apnea relief with implant after years of CPAP use
After more than a decade using a CPAP mask, David Helm says an implant has helped him sleep better.
1 day ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
Decatur residents, green advocates call on Google to break Broadwing gas deal
The agreement will see Google power data centers with natural gas by capturing carbon, but critics call the tech unproven.
1 day ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Hemp regulations claim Springfield business
Many hemp products can only be sold now by cannabis dispensers.
Entertainment News
1 day ago in Entertainment
Meet the new ‘Bachelor,’ a quarterback for the Washington Commanders
After a troubled year for "The Bachelor" franchise, the ABC reality dating show is going back to a familiar well: the NFL. The network announced Friday that Sam Hartman, a quarterback for the Washington Commanders, will be handing out roses on the 30th season of the show.
1 day ago in Entertainment
A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne — motherhood
Avril Lavigne — the princess of pop-punk — has a new title: mom. The eight-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter revealed on Instagram on Friday that she has welcomed her first child, a baby girl.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will soon celebrate its 100th edition: Which stars are in the lineup?
Megan Moroney, Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots and JoJo will help celebrate the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, a lineup that includes a record-breaking, very appropriate 100 inflatables in the sky, including Bluey, Mickey Mouse and Hello Kitty.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Gram Parsons celebrated in song by Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello on eve of his Rock Hall induction
Joy and sorrow were in harmony at a musical tribute to Gram Parsons, the country-rocker who on Saturday will enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 53 years after his death at age 26.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Yacht captain on reality show ‘Below Deck’ arrested in Turkey after teenager dies
A participant in the U.S. reality TV show "Below Deck" has been arrested in Turkey over a fight in the resort city of Bodrum that left a 17-year-old dead, local media reported Thursday.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
The 2027 Coachella lineup is here: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA to headline
Three acts who are no strangers to Coachella will headline the annual festival in the California desert next April, the organizers announced Wednesday.
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1 day ago in National, Trending
Flights halted at airports across US due to air traffic control communications problems, FAA says
The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will soon celebrate its 100th edition: Which stars are in the lineup?
Megan Moroney, Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots and JoJo will help celebrate the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, a lineup that includes a record-breaking, very appropriate 100 inflatables in the sky, including Bluey, Mickey Mouse and Hello Kitty.