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20 minutes ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Illinois House committee advances bill banning immigration detention centers near homes, schools
The bill comes months after Broadview facility became focal point of Midway Blitz.
33 minutes ago in Business, Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Lawmakers advance Pritzker’s cell phone ban, social media regulations
Bill expanding 4-year degrees at community colleges progresses after facing opposition last year.
1 hour ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Prescription drug price control bill passes first committee hurdle
But sponsor says she is negotiating another amendment.
1 hour ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Kinziger’s 16 help Illinois State take down Dayton 61-55 in NIT quarterfinals
ISU now plays Abilene Christian Friday night.
2 hours ago in IL State News, Local
NWS: Severe weather possible Thursday afternoon, followed by much colder temperatures
Severe weather followed by a 30-50 degree drop in temperatures by Friday morning.
5 hours ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Business group: Seizure bill is not fair
NFIB says insurance requirement should apply to state.
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5 hours 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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
2 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
The Chicks to headline Illinois State Fair grandstand
The Chicks will play the next to the last day of the fair.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special
Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM, and the year
"Project Hail Mary" is bringing audiences to movie theaters in numbers the industry hasn't seen for a non-franchise film since "Oppenheimer." The science fiction epic starring Ryan Gosling earned around $80.5 million in ticket sales in its first weekend playing in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.
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March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field
Florida isn't around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around. And many of them are winning convincingly.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special
Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.