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2 weeks ago in National
Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Tom Cruise to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute
Tom Cruise is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute, AFI's board of trustees said Wednesday The award will be handed out at a gala tribute in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre on April 24 next year.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
World Series preview: Surprising Rays-Brewers showdown to open with Jacob Misiorowski’s record heat
The Miz will try to whiz his famous fastball by batters on baseball's biggest stage, opening a new-look World Series between teams guaranteed to produce a first-time champion.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93
Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in "Top Gun," a tough-but-fair sheriff on TV's "Picket Fences" or the doomed captain of "Alien," has died. He was 93.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local
Candidate for IL Secretary of State says she’s concerned about opponent’s double campaign, DMV fees, seniors driving
Harris: If elected, I'd be committed to the job for the full term.
2 weeks ago in Local
Mini O’Beirne is on the move
The land has been donated; now comes a campaign to build on it.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
RSV vs. flu: How to tell the difference
Doctronic reports that RSV and flu, both contagious respiratory infections, have overlapping but distinct symptoms.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals
Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are halfway toward their ultimate goal of winning the franchise's first WNBA championship.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
John Legend on Pharrell’s musical push, Jay-Z’s praise and new creative challenges with ‘Muse’
Jay-Z once told John Legend, "You're our voice." But Pharrell Williams had another idea for Legend's signature baritone: Sometimes, let it do more talking than singing.
2 weeks ago in National
Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Illinois designated an AARP age-friendly state
Announcement comes after launch of EngAging Illinois.
2 weeks ago in Education, Local
Reading program returns for fourth year at Springfield schools
About 100 men volunteer across the district to read to first and third graders.
Taylorville man accused of sexually assaulting child at local YMCA
Police don't say specifically when Ross may have assaulted a child at the Christian County Y, but court records say he will remain in custody after being deemed a real and present threat.
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Pope Leo’s doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer
“A subsequent oncology assessment confirmed that no further treatment is necessary,” the doctors said.
2 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Route 66 and Springfield are included in a new book about food in Illinois
"We literally ate our way through Illinois."
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National
Stratton and Tracy stage their only debate for U.S. Senate
The winner succeeds retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.)
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying parking lot burglar
Man allegedly broke into cars into hospital parking garage.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Kevin Byard looking forward to return to Chicago to face Bears, Caleb Williams
Byard experienced plenty during his two seasons with the Bears.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Bears RG Jonah Jackson moving in a positive direction as he tries to play Thursday against Pats
Jackson left Sunday's 31-23 win at Atlanta. He had a did-not-practice designation on Monday and was listed as limited on Tuesday with hip and quadriceps injuries.
1 hospitalized in Springfield shooting
Officers found a man with a gunshot wound when they arrived on scene.
