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22 minutes ago in IL State News, Local
Food-stamp recipients to lawmakers: “Save our SNAP”
Feds put up hoops to jump through, say advocates.
2 hours ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, Sports
Illinois youth turkey hunters get record harvest
That data, along with a participation rate of 30 percent, "reflect strong youth interest in turkey hunting, excellent hunting opportunities, and a robust statewide turkey population," said a news release.
3 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Local
Springfield teens heading to HBCUs after tour
Although the Urban League has taken this trip for 20 years, this is the first time they have had students accepted to universities on the spot.
3 hours ago in Crime, Education, IL State News, Local
Illinois Innocence Project highlights impact, growth at 25-year milestone
"There's no other place that we know of that's doing this work," said Golden.
4 hours ago in Education, Local
Millikin University formally inaugurates Pribbenow as president
Pribbenow took over as president in July 2025 after a nationwide search.
4 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep
High input costs, a hefty estate tax and an older generation reluctant to retire are among the barriers young farmers face.
Entertainment News
7 hours ago in Entertainment
Tom Holland says new ‘Spider-Man’ is the most emotional, most mature, yet
Tom Holland's Peter Parker is dealing with the reality of making his friends forget his identity in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie.
23 hours ago in Entertainment
Hollywood heavyweights voice ‘unequivocal opposition’ to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter
More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their "unequivocal opposition" to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in an open letter published Monday.
23 hours ago in Entertainment
Kim Kardashian makes her Broadway producing debut with the criminal justice play ‘The Fear of 13’
Kim Kardashian is adding to her resume the title of Broadway producer. The reality TV star and entrepreneur has signed on to help produce the play "The Fear of 13," about the true story of Nick Yarris, a man who spent more than two decades on death row for a murder he insists he did not commit.
It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show
Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI
Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.
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Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods
Rory McIlroy is the Masters champion again, this time without falling to his knees on the 18th green and sobbing over finally achieving his lifelong dream.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI
Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.