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2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois
A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
3 big questions to ask your aging parents
One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances
Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun
Traveling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.
Entertainment
2 days ago in Entertainment
Film academy to honor Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and John Carpenter at museum gala
Actors Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and filmmaker John Carpenter are set to be honored at the Academy Museum Gala this fall. The red carpet for the annual fundraising event, now in its sixth year, has become a reliably starry and glamorous affair — a West Coast rival to New York's Met Gala. This year's edition will take place on the evening of Oct. 17 in Los Angeles.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will perform at an international benefit concert livestreamed from Miami on Sunday to raise money for those impacted by devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure
Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his "One Last Time" farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and after postponing and canceling a few performances, a representative for the singer has confirmed.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I’m So Happy’
Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track "I'm So Happy," on Sept. 25.
Local News from Capitol City Now
16 hours ago in Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local
Fair’s best concessions: Golden Abe Awards are a tie
Brisket cheesesteak and Dubai strawberry cup take top honors.
16 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National
Pritzker tours storm damage, signs flood relief bill expanding local Chicago programs
Governor’s approach to disaster relief gets election year criticism.
16 hours ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?
New Jersey and Illinois are among the states that have enacted statewide regulations recently, and Massachusetts is weighing measures.
1 day ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports
Family represents Springfield and Illinois in unique ‘America 250’ competitions
Two members of the Lasnoski family were winners, even if victory wasn't the goal.
2 days ago in Local
1 dead after head-on crash near Lincoln
The man was taken to Lincoln Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead in the emergency room.
2 days ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local
Special Olympians get some of the Illinois State Fair spotlight with new competition
The first-time event in question will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in the Coliseum, and it's called the "Sunflower Showmanship Competition."
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Trending
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois
A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.
4 days ago in National, Trending
Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver
Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.