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7 minutes ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local
Stand-up comedy fundraiser this weekend helps support agency working with domestic violence victims
A stand-up comedy show will help the local domestic violence shelter and services they provide.
31 minutes ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Local
Illinois College receives federal grant that could help students, graduates, area employers
The money will help students with career-readiness, among other related programs.
4 hours ago in Agriculture, Farm, Food Scene, IL State News, Local
Grant program could bring fresh food options to Downtown Springfield
Awards available for independent grocers, food co-ops and corner stores.
8 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local
Illinois refinery helping United lower emissions with sustainable aviation fuel
Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery celebrated by Pritzker, company leaders.
10 hours ago in Local
Springfield Ward 8 Alderwoman Conley decides against another term
"...I have had some heavy situations in my personal life...."
10 hours ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Business as usual at the Vatican as Pope Leo prepares to have surgery to remove a lung nodule
Leo revealed the discovery during his Sunday noon prayer and said he was following doctors' advice to remove the nodule “in the coming days.”
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30 minutes ago in Entertainment, Trending
FBI issues actor Selma Blair a summons accusing her of assaults aboard a plane, AP source says
The FBI has issued Blair a summons accusing her of assaults that occurred aboard a plane, according to a federal law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
7 minutes ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local
Stand-up comedy fundraiser this weekend helps support agency working with domestic violence victims
A stand-up comedy show will help the local domestic violence shelter and services they provide.
2 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Get your brick on: LEGO convention hits state fairgrounds
The Brick Convention runs Oct. 10-11.
3 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local
Mobile comedy venue ‘Rolling Laughs’ rolls to success in first season
One more pop-up show this season, but plenty more appearances for Cassandra Simpson.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Linkin Park documentary ‘Unshatter’ tracks band’s emotional return to recording, touring
For years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, members of Linkin Park weren't sure if the band would — or should — continue to exist. The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ duel in ‘Empire Strikes Back’ goes up for auction
In July, a lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" sold for $3.75 million at auction, the highest price ever fetched for a prop used in a "Star Wars" film according to the auction house. Now, someone can buy the saber that did the severing.
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FBI issues actor Selma Blair a summons accusing her of assaults aboard a plane, AP source says
The FBI has issued Blair a summons accusing her of assaults that occurred aboard a plane, according to a federal law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86.