3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice

Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard Wagner's...

3 days ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, National

Pilot seriously injured in aircraft crash in rural Champaign County

The Sheriff's Office added that the pilot was the only person aboard the aircraft and was taken to the hospital to be treated for serious injuries.

3 days ago in Agriculture, Business, Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

Tinkering with time: Is it time to make daylight saving permanent?

Proponents want to provide more evening sunlight hours, while opponents point to sunrise coming later during the winter months.

3 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Heart health back in spotlight after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death

A doctor says it's important to get regular physicals, especially if you have known heart problems.

3 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

A woman’s death was the first fatal shooting by Illinois State Police this year. Were the trooper’s actions justified?

Six months after ISP completed its investigation, prosecutors have yet to issue a ruling.

3 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National

Trump budget proposal could threaten airline service at downstate airports

3 Illinois airports rely on federal subsidies for commercial air routes.

3 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Mets-Phillies start time moved, MLS game between Vancouver-Chicago ppd. due to wildfire smoke

The National Weather Service said a lingering high pressure system has trapped the smoke close to the ground.

3 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from the US Midwest to East Coast. Officials say stay inside

In the Chicago area, air quality ranged from very unhealthy to hazardous.

3 days ago in Agriculture, Farm, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

The federal warnings to consumers did not identify the company, but a federal official who was briefed on the investigation and not authorized to discuss it told The Associated Press it was Taylor Farms of Salinas, California.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, National, Trending

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of...

3 days ago in World

Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK’s Labour Party, pledges to restore hope

Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, promising to bring hope to the British people and...

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Sports

Kimi Antonelli reveals advice from Roger Federer to get back on track in F1 title fight

Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix with a piece of advice he picked up recently from Roger Federer. After a run of...

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Sports

World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament

The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the U.S. Bars in Boston reported needing emergency deliveries to keep taps from...

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Sports

Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee World Cup final as FIFA picks a European for Argentina-Spain game

The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday will be refereed by Slavko Vinčić of Slovenia, two years after he was in charge of...

3 days ago in National

China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas

By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced Thursday it will drastically shorten visas for foreign…

3 days ago in Sports

Silver says Caitlin Clark has become a ‘political football’ amid WNBA officiating debates

Conversations about WNBA officiating and Caitlin Clark have now expanded to include NBA commissioner Adam Silver. Silver said Thursday that Clark has...

3 days ago in IL State News, Local

Pritzker signs veteran assistance bills into law

The Illinois SERVE Act models federal law by requiring public and private colleges to accommodate academic military leave when students are called to service.

3 days ago in IL State News, Local

Giannoulias to Governor: Sign Illinois car insurance reform bill

The bill means auto insurance rate hikes will be challenged before being approved.

3 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Illinois awards AD Josh Whitman a new contract worth more than $31 million over the next 10 years

The university's board of trustees approved the new deal for Whitman at its regular meeting on Thursday.

4 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

State Rep. Carol Ammons, husband, plead not guilty to corruption charges

Supporters claim racial motives in prosecution; launch legal defense fund.