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1 hour ago in IL State News, Local
Mautino ready for retirement
Ten years as auditor general followed 24 as state rep.
3 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Illinois Liquor Control Commission launches new licensing and compliance portal
Agency says system will streamline applications and renewals statewide during 90-day transition period.
3 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Illinois legislators introduce bills to regulate pricing based on personal data
Two bills would require companies to disclose the use of private data in price setting.
3 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local
What does Gov. JB Pritzker’s nuclear energy executive order do?
Governor says the new framework will prioritize affordability, safety and reliability.
3 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Outfielder Michael Conforto agrees to a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs
Conforto has agreed to a minor league deal with the Cubs that includes an invitation to major league camp for spring training.
3 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Shane Smith prepares for 2nd season with White Sox after shedding Rule 5 status
Smith has gone from the Rule 5 draft to the top of Chicago's rotation and a leading candidate to start for the rebuilding White Sox on opening day.
Entertainment News
6 hours ago in Entertainment
Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71
Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy "Revenge of the Nerds," has died at 71. In a Tuesday statement to news outlets, his family said he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades and died by suicide.
9 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Events throughout March in Springfield for residents and tourists alike
The Railyard opens, and there's a parade!
9 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, History, Lifestyle, Local
More Black History Month activities at Lincoln Library
February is Black History Month.
23 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Hollywood luminary Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder more than two months after their deaths, denying for the first time that he fatally stabbed his parents.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Met Gala guests (and the rest of us) learn the next dress code: ‘Fashion is Art’
You certainly don't have to tell Beyoncé this: Fashion, when deployed properly, is nothing less than art. Now, the fashion-forward superstar will have another chance to make the point.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Local
Local comedian is turning a camper into a mobile stage
Local stand-up comedian, Cassandra Simpson, is starting a mobile stage called Rolling Laughs, featuring open mic nights, comedy shows, karaoke and more!
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6 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to a rematch in September at The Sphere in Las Vegas
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a rematch of their landmark 2015 bout. Their second fight will be held Sept. 19 in Las Vegas, the boxing icons announced Monday.
23 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Hollywood luminary Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder more than two months after their deaths, denying for the first time that he fatally stabbed his parents.