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3 hours ago in Business, Food Scene, Local
Business moves in and around downtown
The Railyard changes hands, books replace flowers, and Bus Stop moves across the street.
17 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
UIS Illinois Innocence Project marks 25 years of work on wrongful convictions
The project works with undergraduate students at UIS, who receive training in evaluating potential wrongful-conviction cases and present their findings to the legal team. A wrongful-conviction course is also offered every semester at UIS.
17 hours ago in Local
Build Springfield event returns for fourth year in Springfield
The event is free and open to the public. Residents will have an opportunity to meet representatives from city agencies, learn about community resources and participate in activities for the entire family.
Video appears to support cop’s failure-to-yield accident
A pedestrian's injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
23 hours ago in Trending, World
Israel to start repatriation flights for passengers stranded in UAE following FlyDubai attack
Israel will begin repatriation flights on Friday to bring back passengers stranded in the United Arab Emirates after commercial travel between the two countries...
23 hours ago in Sports
Marcus Mariota to start for Commanders against Colts in London with Jayden Daniels ruled out
Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota will get his second straight start in place of the injured Jayden Daniels on Sunday when Washington faces...
23 hours ago in National, Trending
NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect her
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was "failed" by people...
24 hours ago in Sports
Browns didn’t ‘swing and miss’ with Deshaun Watson after all
A deal that was a disaster for four years is suddenly producing some hits. After Browns owner Jimmy Haslam called the trade "a big swing and miss," Watson beat...
24 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Quavo talks new album, fatherhood, viral ‘Hotel Lobby’ and working on Migos project with Offset
The Grammy-nominated rapper is moving forward with fatherhood, healing and a sense of purpose. Now a father to...
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Buddy Guy celebrated at Radio City Music Hall with a sold-out ‘Buddy’s Got the Blues’ show
Two months past his 90th birthday, Buddy Guy is still up for a little bragging, a lot of cursing and a long night of partying.
1 day ago in Sports
A’ja Wilson scores 36 points as the Aces send the Fever home again with a 94-83 win in Game 3
The four-time WNBA MVP, who had a verbal encounter with a Fever fan in Indiana two nights earlier, scored 36 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to...
1 day ago in Sports
Braves hit 3 homers and Chris Sale closes out 6-2 win over Phillies to win Wild Card Series
After hitting into two double plays during the Atlanta Braves' loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Michael Harris II was eager for...
1 day ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
Report: New data centers could create more than 120K Illinois jobs, though mostly temporary
Energy, environmental advocates remain skeptical data centers will provide significant, lasting benefits.
1 day ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Marion woman duped out of $318K in elaborate gold-bar scheme
The scammers planned for a second $272K drop, telling her to hand over the gold to a federal agent who would give the code word ‘poker queen.’ This time, she called their bluff.
1 day ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Bears coaches anticipate getting defensive back Kyler Gordon back soon from calf injury
The Bears on Wednesday started a 21-day practice window to determine if they would bring Gordon back from the physically unable to perform list, and he has been a full participant in practice since then.
1 day ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, Sports
NFL’s Goodell meets with Illinois governor as the Bears continue pursuit of new stadium
“Timely action is essential as the Bears work to find a long-term stadium solution for the club and their fans,” the league said.
1 day ago in Education, IL State News, Local
State leaders distribute 8,000 books to children during Illinois Literacy Day
States hope to address the country’s historic low literacy rate.
1 day ago in Agriculture, Business, Fall Guide, Farm, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Pumpkin patches and apple orchards ready for busy fall season
Cooler weather brings more visitors as fall season continues.
2 days ago in IL State News, Local
Acting legislative inspector general Risley lays out his priorities
Without mentioning names, he says he is unlike predecessor Mike McCuskey.
2 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Bears coach Ben Johnson is considering his options at quarterback for matchup with the Jets
“Yeah, we got three guys, and we’ll kind of … we’ll work through the week and see where they’re at,” Johnson said Wednesday.
