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4 weeks ago

White Sox will pay tribute to loyal fan Pope Leo by giving away pope-themed hats

A limited number of hats shaped like the Pope's miter, with the team's sock logo in the middle, will be distributed.

4 weeks ago

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.

4 weeks ago

City Council concerns remain over Turner’s ‘Capital Area Tourism Authority Act’

Alderman Roy Williams tried this week to get a resolution on the agenda he says will make sure the council is at the forefront of Senate Bill 3499.

4 weeks ago

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

There were places to grab and go, but also to sit down and relish a slice of home. The Cozy Dog Drive In — famous for its breaded hot dogs on a stick — has fit both bills since 1949. Inside the dining room in Springfield, Illinois, travelers tell tales of life on the highway.

4 weeks ago

Volunteers turn a fan’s recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove

Jacobs went on to record more than 10,000 concerts, with increasingly sophisticated equipment, over four decades in Chicago and other cities.

4 weeks ago

You still have time to avoid tax filing mistakes

"Once you've prepared your return, don't instantly send it. Save it, wait a day, and then look and compare your numbers! I bet you will find errors and mistakes."

4 weeks ago

Federal money to help Lincoln Land Community College’s veteran-served trucking program

$77,000 will help veterans pay for their educations in trucking.

4 weeks ago

Local schools preparing students for new student loan changes

The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA) is a nonprofit that provides free assistance for people with questions about paying for college.

4 weeks ago

Comedian Bert Kreischer to perform at UIS

According to a news release, it's all part of his newly scheduled dates for the ongoing "Permission to Party" World Tour.

4 weeks ago

Trivia night Saturday benefits ALPLM

Proceeds benefit "Team Lincoln."

4 weeks ago

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.

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USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.

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Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."

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‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, as nominators also made June Squibb the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history at 96. Danny Burstein is now the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’

Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges that leave her feeling "swimmy headed" — but has assured fans her ailments are treatable.

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute in a settlement

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have agreed to end their legal battle over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."