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3 weeks ago in Sports
Pogačar returns to the Spanish Vuelta in pursuit of a rare double and elusive treble
Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar is returning to the Spanish Vuelta after a seven-year absence to pursue a Grand Tours hat trick of titles.
3 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.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Chicago Cubs acquire right-hander Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays
Chicago also traded Jameson Taillon and cash to Toronto on Sunday for a player to be named or cash.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Skubal joins Clemens and Martinez among a handful of reigning Cy Young winners to be traded
As the clock ticks down to Monday's trade deadline, the biggest deal so far came courtesy of the Detroit Tigers, who sent left-handed ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
3 weeks ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, National
At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science
Among other changes across the university, Northwestern’s Bienen School of Music is offering a certificate in music and artificial intelligence.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Music, National
Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye
Grande's next concert is Monday in Chicago.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. It was just a few million shy of "Avengers: Endgame," which debuted to $357 million in 2019.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye
Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a break from the intense scrutiny she faces.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
American Giants Museum drawing visitors from around the world to Route 66
The collection includes a Muffler Man, a Phillips 66 Cowboy and Bob's Big Boys, among others.
3 weeks ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Springfield student’s cancer research earns international recognition
"I was the only student from central Illinois," Garg said. "I was very honored and also very proud."
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National
Budzinski: Voter fraud is ‘urban myth’
"The President is trying to retake the authority from the states to administer their own state elections."
3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
New law tackles kids’ social media addiction
Algorithms can hook kids.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Symphony at Motorheads?
Things to do include the usual and the unusual.
3 weeks ago in Business, Local
Republic fees draw council’s ire
Ald. Conley: ...and their web site is no help.
3 weeks ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports
Women’s Professional Baseball League makes a rainy debut in front of enthusiastic crowd
The line for the main merchandise booth stretched all the way to the outfield along one side of the ballpark.
De Witt County man accused of child porn
Attorney general's office says the investigation into Christian Lane, 29, took several weeks.
3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local
In the sun? Don’t forget to protect your eyes
Check to see your shades provide UV protection.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National
Illinois state elections board tells DOJ it follows federal law on voting integrity
Letter responds to Trump administration threats of criminal prosecution for noncitizen voting.
3 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local
Gov Pritzker distances himself from Speaker Welch
He looks forward to seeing Welch's Chicago school funding plan. He won't say whether he supports Welch as speaker.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local
State report on Benton is released
House GOP leader: Speaker should step down.
