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1 hour ago in Entertainment, History, Local
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Museum is showing a new film.
A film about an escaped slave who made a very big name for himself, titled 'Unsinkable Freedom", is now playing at the ALPLM
4 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Chicago man accused of killing girlfriend’s mother in Indonesia pleads not guilty to U.S. charges
The case became known as the Bali “suitcase murder” because von Wiese-Mack's battered body was discovered crammed in a suitcase in the trunk of a taxi at an upscale resort.
4 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National
Crowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial services
Family members wiped away tears as the casket was brought into the stately brick building.
4 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National
AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship
AIPAC, which was founded decades ago to lobby for U.S. support for Israel, has reserved at least $1.9 million in advertisements through its super PAC in the race to replace Rep. Danny Davis, a veteran politician who is retiring.
4 hours ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Legislators, activists continue push for prescription drug affordability board
The board could set maximum prices for certain prescription drugs, but faces industry resistance.
4 hours ago in IL State News, Local
Lawmakers postpone Cook County property tax debt sale to continue working on reforms
Illinois is the last to change state law on property tax debt sales after a 2023 Supreme Court decision.
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1 hour ago in Entertainment, History, Local
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Museum is showing a new film.
A film about an escaped slave who made a very big name for himself, titled 'Unsinkable Freedom", is now playing at the ALPLM
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’
The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.
6 hours ago in Entertainment
30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ’em all
In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards. Its popularity continues with fans young and old.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role
Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of "Oldboy" and "No Other Choice," will head the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday.
2 days ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
Mega Millions ticket worth $3 million sold at Springfield gas station
$3 million ticket sold at North Grand Ave. East Qik-N-EZ.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations
Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.
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FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence
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Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats
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