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6 hours ago in Business, Crime, Education, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Rideshare driver unionization, human composting bills among 264 to advance
Bill on cost of prison mail advances as state cracks down on contraband.
7 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local
MidAmerican Energy proposes rate hike for 85K customers in northwest Illinois
The hike would be about $300 a year for gas and electricity combined by 2028.
8 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Legislation advances that would allow community colleges to award four-year degrees
The measure would create a community college baccalaureate program aimed at addressing workforce shortages and expanding access to higher education.
16 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
5-time Gold Glove winner Jason Heyward retires after a 16-year career and two World Series titles
Heyward played for both the Cubs and Cardinals, among other teams.
16 hours ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Plumbing Expert
Do-it-yourself projects can save money and build confidence, or do the opposite
For beginners, taking on a project can seem daunting and some people don't know who or where to turn to.
16 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Nationals acquire Curtis Mead from White Sox in exchange for catcher Boston Smith
Mead, who was designated for assignment on Wednesday, was signed by Philadelphia as an international free agent in May 2018.
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1 day ago in Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Photo exhibit captures Springfield’s Route 66 sites
The Pharmacy displays a dozen David Schwartz portraits.
2 days ago in Entertainment, History, Lifestyle, Local
Lots of fun to be had in Springfield in April
Spring kicks off Springfield's "busy" tourism season.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Sangamon County Fair hosts free ‘Thank You’ event Saturday
A non-perishable food donation enters you into a chance to win VIP grandstand tickets.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison
Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.
4 days ago in Entertainment
‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later
Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton were already thinking about "Stand by Me" when Rob Reiner died in December. Just a week prior, the trio spent a weekend together attending some screenings of Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film, which was about to turn 40.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie
Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, is co-writing a "Lord of the Rings" movie with his son. Warner Bros. announced early Wednesday that Colbert will script "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past" along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert's son.
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2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea
Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance
After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."