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5 hours 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.
5 hours ago in Crime, Local, National
Second registered sex offender sought by Sangamon County arrested
Randall Knott, 55, was arrested Thursday.
6 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Southern Illinois man who printed unregistered 3D guns sentenced to eight years
Defendant tells judge he had ‘hurt no one' while his lawyer pleaded for 'mercy.'
6 hours ago in IL State News, Local
Judge declines to block Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start
Disability rights advocates alleged law is discriminatory, needs more state oversight.
6 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Attorney general reaches settlement to reduce Nicor Gas request by 63%
But advocates say it’s a compromise, ‘not a clear win for customers.'
6 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National
In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little
There is a downside to that convenience, said Dr. Dana Suskind, a professor of surgery and pediatrics at the University of Chicago and author of the book “Human Raised.”
Entertainment News
11 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National
Jerry Seinfeld to perform at UIS PAC in December
Tickets go on sale Sept. 18.
13 hours 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.
13 hours 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.
2 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.
3 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.
4 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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CMG Remembers September 11th, 2001
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Illinois Route 66 Mother Road Festival
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Rock and Run For Mental Health
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Donations Needed at Central Illinois Food Bank
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13 hours 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.
2 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.