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2 days 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 days 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 days 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 days 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...
2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
ABC’s ‘Bachelorette’ cancellation adds to franchise’s long history of controversy
ABC's decision to cancel a completed season of "The Bachelorette" marks the latest controversy in a franchise that has repeatedly faced
4 days ago in Lifestyle, Religion
A look at Eid al-Fitr and how Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday
Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that usually include family visits, gatherings, outings and new clothes.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
When gas prices go up, changing the way you drive can stretch your fuel just a bit farther
When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say
U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn't mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building's plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.
Entertainment
2 days 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 days 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 days 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 days 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...
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, defending his company, takes star role at antitrust trial
's longtime chief executive was the star witness at a New York antitrust trial Thursday, defending the dominant position...
Local News from Capitol City Now
4 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Illinois women beat Colorado for 1st round win as youngest team in women’s NCAA Tournament
Cearah Parchment set an Illinois scoring record.
4 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Andrej Stojakovic scores 21 as No. 3 seed Illinois beats 11th-seeded VCU 76-55 to reach Sweet 16
Illinois will next play Houston.
4 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Colorectal cancer kits available this week
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
4 hours ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local
‘Illinois farmers can feed Illinois’: State grant program offers assistance
With advocates estimating that as much as 95% of food consumed in Illinois is imported, a state program aims to support the local supply chain.
1 day ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
There she is! Miss America visits Springfield
"Pageantry within the world of Miss America is it's a life changer. And it changes the trajectory for many."
1 day ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Regulators OK ComEd’s plan to increase deposit costs for large-load projects like data centers
Commission calls the order an ‘important first step’ but initiates proceedings to dig deeper.
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Trending
2 days ago in National, Trending
The Latest: US deploys thousands more troops to the war as Iran threatens world tourism sites
The U.S. military is deploying three more warships and roughly 2,500 more marines to the Middle East, where there's no end to the war in sight despite...
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark
BTS will stage its long-awaited comeback concert on Saturday night at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, one of South Korea's most famous landmarks that represents its royal heritage and political and cultural life.