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6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London
Pressure was mounting Sunday on American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer, after criticism from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’
Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She later took to social media to explain...
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Bruce Springsteen brings ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ home as he launches US tour with ‘War’
Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood as he returned Tuesday night to the "Streets of Minneapolis" to launch his latest...
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock’s home
The Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock's Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their...
6 days ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
A ‘200 million dollar investment’: Lawmaker proposes measure that could expand BOS Center, build new downtown hotel
Lawmakers: No new taxes for Springfield residents to pay for the project if approved.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Sangamon County Fair hosts free ‘Thank You’ event Saturday
A non-perishable food donation enters you into a chance to win VIP grandstand tickets.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison
Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
The Chicks to headline Illinois State Fair grandstand
The Chicks will play the next to the last day of the fair.
Lifestyle
5 hours ago in Lifestyle
Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset
Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use
In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around
Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key
Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme and more react to the death of Chuck Norris
The death of Chuck Norris has triggered an outpouring of memorials from fellow Hollywood tough guys and fans. The martial arts grandmaster and...
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it had approved the merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna, the same day that...
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era
CBS News said Friday it will shut down its storied radio news service after nearly 100 years of operation, ending an era and blaming challenging economic times as the...
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86
Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in "Walker, Texas Ranger" and other television shows and movies made him...
National
1 hour ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Illinois pursues abortion coverage for people with little or no insurance
The measure takes advantage of ACA abortion coverage.
1 hour ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
7 years after legalization, final cannabis licensing lawsuit goes to court
Company with perfect application score argues for new license lottery.
1 hour ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Cubs’ Cade Horton placed on 15-day IL, set for tests after leaving 2nd start with forearm discomfort
The Cubs placed Horton on the 15-day injured list with a strained forearm on Sunday , two days after he felt discomfort throwing a pitch.
2 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
White Sox place outfield Everson Pereira on injured list, recall infielder Tanner Murray
Pereira got hurt Wednesday at Miami.
2 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Angel Reese traded from Chicago Sky to Atlanta Dream for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028
The 6-foot-3 Reese averaged 14.1 points and 12.9 rebounds in her two seasons with Chicago, earning All-Star honors each year while finishing as the runner-up for rookie of the year in 2024.
1 day ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
Tax deadline on April 15, late applicants can file for extension
If you file an extension, it will not affect your tax return, but could affect how much you owe.
Sports
1 hour ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Cubs’ Cade Horton placed on 15-day IL, set for tests after leaving 2nd start with forearm discomfort
The Cubs placed Horton on the 15-day injured list with a strained forearm on Sunday , two days after he felt discomfort throwing a pitch.
2 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
White Sox place outfield Everson Pereira on injured list, recall infielder Tanner Murray
Pereira got hurt Wednesday at Miami.
2 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Angel Reese traded from Chicago Sky to Atlanta Dream for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028
The 6-foot-3 Reese averaged 14.1 points and 12.9 rebounds in her two seasons with Chicago, earning All-Star honors each year while finishing as the runner-up for rookie of the year in 2024.
5 hours ago in Sports
Dodgers and Yankees off to impressive starts, and Ohtani and Judge are just starting to hit
The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are off to good starts — and their MVPs are finally starting to hit. Shohei Ohtani hadn't driven in a run until Friday, then homered in that game and again Sunday. He and Aaron Judge each have three straight multihit games.
5 hours ago in Sports, Trending
UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title
It's mission accomplished for UCLA. Gabriela Jaquez, Lauren Betts and the rest of the UCLA seniors secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season.
2 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Freshmen Braylon Mullins and Keaton Wagler shine as others struggle in UConn’s win over Illinois
Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler headed dejectedly to his bench, pulling his jersey over his face as teammates consoled him before he covered his head with a towel.
Entertainment
5 hours ago in Entertainment
It’s-a-hit: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally
Mixed reviews didn't dissuade mass audiences from buying tickets to the "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," which scored the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood movie.
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London
Pressure was mounting Sunday on American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer, after criticism from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Savannah Guthrie back at ‘Today’ anchor desk for the first time since her mother’s disappearance
Savannah Guthrie was back and almost all business at NBC's "Today" show anchor desk on Monday, marking a return for the first time in more than two months since her mother's disappearance.
5 days ago in Entertainment, National, Trending
The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon
NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’
Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She later took to social media to explain...
Local News from Capitol City Now
34 minutes ago in Business, History, Local
Downtown historic buildings changing hands, or ready to
"If anybody has a great idea and wants to put their money where their mouth is, as far as getting some new projects going, there's no shortage of opportunities downtown right now."
54 minutes ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Trivia night Saturday benefits ALPLM
Proceeds benefit "Team Lincoln."
1 hour ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Illinois pursues abortion coverage for people with little or no insurance
The measure takes advantage of ACA abortion coverage.
1 hour ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
7 years after legalization, final cannabis licensing lawsuit goes to court
Company with perfect application score argues for new license lottery.
1 hour ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Cubs’ Cade Horton placed on 15-day IL, set for tests after leaving 2nd start with forearm discomfort
The Cubs placed Horton on the 15-day injured list with a strained forearm on Sunday , two days after he felt discomfort throwing a pitch.
2 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
White Sox place outfield Everson Pereira on injured list, recall infielder Tanner Murray
Pereira got hurt Wednesday at Miami.
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Artemis II astronauts race to set a new distance record from Earth and behold the moon’s far side
With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts raced to set a new distance record Monday from Earth on a lunar fly-around promising magnificent views of the far side never seen before by eye.
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