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12 minutes ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Abortion pills are gaining ground as a method for ending pregnancies, and opponents are responding
The estimated increase in the mailing pills comes as Guttmacher’s estimates also suggest fewer women are traveling to obtain abortions in states like Colorado, Illinois, Kansas and New Mexico.
2 hours 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.
7 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Rising electricity demand could impact costs, experts say
Many states, including Illinois, are investing in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar as they decommission coal-fired plants.
7 hours ago in Local
Chatham breaks ground on $22 million municipal center
The new municipal center will hold city administration offices, staff and utility billing.
8 hours ago in Business, Education, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local
Children’s Grief Camp in Springfield next month
The camp, hosted by Staab Funeral Home, has been held for more than a decade.
8 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local
UPDATE: County Board tables data center vote
15-13 tally follows more than three hours of debate.
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2 hours 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.
4 hours 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.
1 day 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.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Everything you need to know about ‘BTS: The Return,’ the new Netflix documentary
All seven members log onto a livestream, broadcast from a beach. A few years ago, it was a common image. But after the K-pop boy band BTS pressed pause on their full-band duties for nearly four years, it was revelatory.
3 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
There she is! Miss America visits Springfield
"Pageantry within the world of Miss America is it's a life changer. And it changes the trajectory for many."
4 days ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National
CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era
Newstalk 93.9 and AM 1240 WTAX has been a CBS Radio affiliate since 1943.
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Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special
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Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team
A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat. They ran into a more physical team.