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10 minutes ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
Illinois’ ‘swipe fee’ law on the brink after another delay, adverse court ruling
Banks get upper hand in yearslong fight after federal rule changes, court interpretation.
20 minutes ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National
Cell-phone ban, loosening foreign language requirements among education bills to pass
Lawmakers expand in-state tuition, amend child care licensing.
4 hours ago in Education, Local
Springfield alternative education program to be renamed after Zimmers
It was announced that when the Douglas Alternative Program moves to Lawrence, it will be renamed the "J. Michael Zimmers Academy."
5 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Christian County residents seek answers on 1,000 megawatt data center project
Developers estimate the project would bring 500 permanent jobs and generate $85 million in tax revenue.
5 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Sports
Alumni continue to push back against Gies Memorial Stadium renaming
"The University of Illinois dedicated their proposed stadium as a memorial to the soldiers, sailors and marines of the state of Illinois," Reick said.
7 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Reaction to lawmakers’ inaction on downtown bill
Mayor hopes bill moves by year's end.
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44 minutes ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, National, Sports
Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover
Being featured on the game's cover is “like my childhood dream was coming true,” Williams said.
3 hours ago in Entertainment
Lawyers for Lively and Baldoni battle in a New York court despite settling claims weeks ago
On Monday, lawyers for Blake Lively were back in court, trying to get a judge to make Baldoni pay her legal bills plus other penalties. They said she's entitled to the money under a California law because Justin Baldoni's countersuit, which claimed she had defamed and extorted him, was thrown out last year by a judge.
5 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Sports
Alumni continue to push back against Gies Memorial Stadium renaming
"The University of Illinois dedicated their proposed stadium as a memorial to the soldiers, sailors and marines of the state of Illinois," Reick said.
23 hours ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local
Donut Day happens Friday, brings awareness to Salvation Army
A donut eating contest supporting the Salvation Army is scheduled for Friday, June 5.
1 day ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, National
‘Love my woke pope’: Why Leo’s first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach
History’s first U.S.-born pope has demonstrated a willingness to embrace aspects of contemporary culture.
1 day ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’ ramps up for teen drivers
According to AAA statistics, nearly one-third of all teen driving deaths in 2024 occurred between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
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Golden Knights and Hurricanes built their Stanley Cup Final teams in different ways
On the eve of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, one of the general managers involved laid out his thinking when making roster moves.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup
World Cup fans in a growing number of U.S. cities won't have an issue finding a well-poured pint to go with their late-night match. State leaders across the U.S. are signing off on extending bar and restaurant hours during the world's most-watched sporting event.