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6 hours ago in Business, Education, Local
District 186 does the best it can with bus routes, said officials
Concerns about how and when routes were figured out this school year, but on-time performance is on the way up.
7 hours ago in History, IL State News, Local, National
Remembering September 11th…by also remembering September 12th
The Ride to Remember couldn't be held, but a State Capitol ceremony Sunday was.
7 hours ago in Local
Springfield prepares to convert railroads to greenways
Council is expected to accept grants for Eighth and Sangamon area.
9 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Local
Progress on the Bus Stop
The owners of the downtown bar, which the water main break washed out before it could even open, are looking at three possible downtown locations.
21 hours ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Septembers with the most precipitation in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the wettest Septembers in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
1 day ago in Holiday Guide, IL State News, Local, National
Honoring 9/11 by cleaning up Camp Butler
This is one of many volunteer opportunities at the cemetery.
Entertainment News
4 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Practical Magic 2’ conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million
"Practical Magic 2" conjured a box-office victory this weekend, opening atop the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor grew from a modest theatrical performer into a cult favorite.
4 hours ago in Entertainment
‘The Pitt’ looks to repeat and ‘Widow’s Bay’ could bring an epic wave as Emmy Awards arrive
The 78th Emmy Awards are here. "The Pitt" will look to find its place in the television pantheon and "Widow's Bay" will ride a storm of buzz into the ceremony Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness
She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band — a quick, disbelieving glance toward her musical director. Some 30,000 people read it before they had finished screaming: Celine Dion did it.
9 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Local
Progress on the Bus Stop
The owners of the downtown bar, which the water main break washed out before it could even open, are looking at three possible downtown locations.
21 hours ago in Crime, Entertainment, IL State News, National
Rapper Lil Durk acquitted of murder-for-hire at Los Angeles trial
The jury deliberated for three days before acquitting Lil Durk, the 33-year-old Grammy-winning Chicago hip-hop artist best known for the 2023 hit “All My Life,” of conspiracy, stalking resulting in death and murder for hire.
3 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National
Jerry Seinfeld to perform at UIS PAC in December
Tickets go on sale Sept. 18.
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3 days ago in National, Trending
US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.