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3 weeks ago in Education, Local, Sports
The Friday night lights beckon as high school football gets underway
High school football kicks off for District 186 schools Friday
3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
Pritzker signs disaster proclamation to aid Illinois communities in storm cleanup efforts
The relief will be available to 15 counties after recent severe and record-breaking storms.
3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, National
Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities
Amazon’s plan would expand its drone delivery operation more than sixfold nationwide into hundreds of new communities, including the Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland and Boise metro areas. The drones will primarily fly in the suburbs well away from skyscrapers and major airports that could cause problems.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, National
Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia
The party didn't specify why Atlanta and Chicago, which was the site of the 2024 convention, were eliminated.
3 weeks ago in Sports
No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings is set for season-ending surgery on sore knee
Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd is set for season-ending surgery on a sore knee that has sidelined this year's No. 1 overall pick for the past five games.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Max Verstappen extends contract with Red Bull to 2030 after he weighed up leaving F1
Max Verstappen says he seriously considered leaving Formula 1 before the four-time champion instead committed to four more years with Red Bull on Thursday.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers to play NHL games in Germany in 2027
The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers will each play two regular-season games in Germany next year as part of the NHL and NHLPA's efforts to grow hockey in the country, the league announced Thursday.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family, The Associated Press learned Wednesday.
3 weeks ago in World
Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine which has been effective in past outbreaks
Congo will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine, which has been effective in past Ebola outbreaks, the World Health Organization and partners said Thursday, announcing a step seen as a major boost to efforts to contain what officials have described as the fastest Ebola outbreak in history.
3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Springfield man goes to federal prison for gun possession
Prosecutors say Gladney had a stolen .45 caliber semi-automatic weapon in his possession back in February of 2022.
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspects from July Springfield car theft
A black 2020 Audi was stolen July 25.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local
Illinois Dems look to tighten their grip on government
Gov Pritzker: Illinois is not a one-party state.
3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local
1,500-pound steer is star of Sale of Champions at Illinois State Fair
Fifteen-year-old McKlay Gensini of Hennepin is the winner.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
After losing a friend and writing ‘Say So,’ Dan + Shay are back with the autobiographical ‘Young’
The lead single from Grammy Award-winning duo Dan + Shay's forthcoming album "Young" is a hard pivot from the wedding songs that make up so much of the country pair's discography.
3 weeks ago in World
Safari helicopter crashes in northern Kenya, killing 7 people, including 5 Americans
A safari helicopter crashed Wednesday morning in a remote part of northern Kenya, killing seven people, including five Americans, according to local police and the U.S. State Department.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local, National
Warren rallies Illinois Democratic troops
The US senator from Massachusetts praised Gov Pritzker as a fighter: "Go, JB!"
4 weeks ago in IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local, National
Naturalization ceremony again a part of Illinois State Fair
300 people representing 52 countries from Australia to Vietnam all took their oaths and completed their coursework and paperwork to become citizens legally.
4 weeks ago in National
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first Black governor.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local
Winning lottery ticket sold in Springfield
That jackpot was $550,000.
4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, IL State News, Local, National
Springfield organizations seeing increase in need after SNAP changes
More than three dozen micro pantries are located across Springfield, and empty shelves have become a common sight.
