4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Pitt’ and ‘Pluribus’ are poised to compete for top honors as Emmy nominations are announced

"Pluribus" could be a record-setting freshman, "The Pitt" could have a dominant sophomore season and "Hacks" is set for a graduation celebration as Emmy nominations are announced Wednesday morning.

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Memories of the Mother Road at Ace Sign Co. Rt. 66 Museum

The Ace Sign Co., and Route 66 Museum, is now housed inside an old 1952 Sears Warehouse.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

Springfield City Council approves Flock license plate reader contract, with changes

More council discussion about what data can and can't be used, saved, or accessed by Flock.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, History, Lifestyle, Local, Music

‘Alice in Wonderland’…in England…in World War II

'Alice by Heart' is being performed by Active and Creative Teen Theatre (ACTT).

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

‘Complete shock:’ Family shares memories of man found dismembered in Lake Mattoon

As the investigation unfolds, Mann said she wants people to know who Turner really was.

4 weeks ago in Crime, Local

Riverton man to remain jailed following child porn arrest

Thadeus Rogers, 30, was arrested last week.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Music, National, Sports

NASCAR uses 3 of its youngest drivers for Rolling Stones collaboration

Zilisch joined fellow drivers Carson Hocevar and Jesse Love for a music video as part of a collaboration between NASCAR and the Stones ahead of the band's 25th studio album, “Foreign Tongues,” which comes out on Friday.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, National

Rahm Emanuel will assail Netanyahu in Tel Aviv speech as American politics shift against Israel

Emanuel is a former Chicago Mayor.

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Max Homa gets in the British Open because of a short putt someone else missed

Happened thanks to Illinois' John Deere Classic.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Jokic reaffirms desire to stay with Nuggets for entire career, plans on waiting to sign extension

Nikola Jokic reiterated his hope Monday to remain with the Denver Nuggets for the rest of his career. His plan, though, is to hold off on signing his contract extension until next summer.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

Images told the story of the United States' World Cup downfall. Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle. Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal.

4 weeks ago in National

Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation

A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party into turmoil.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music

UIS PAC reopening following renovations, ticket sales for new season beginning

Newly refurbished auditorium, new plumbing, new seats, new aisles!

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Springfield Mayor supports Flock contract extension

Buscher says crime has declined with their use.

4 weeks ago in Education, Local

UPDATE: Dist. 186 board okays moves regarding building elementary school on UIS property

There's no timetable for any construction of any school.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

State Police: Man, wanted since late-May for reckless driving, arrested July 4

Officials say thanks in part to public tips, Huddleston was caught Saturday and taken to jail.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Giannis, traded to Heat, bids farewell to Bucks, calling Milwaukee ‘my city, my team, my family’

Giannis Antetokounmpo plans to say hello to Miami in a few days. First, he had to bid farewell to Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo's time with the Bucks officially ended Monday, when the trade sending him and Bobby Portis to the Heat for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis and draft capital was approved by the NBA.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Hemingway’s masterpiece on Spain’s bull runs turns 100 years old with its allure intact

Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel "The Sun Also Rises" captivated generations of readers with its sexy Jazz Age tale of American and British bohemians trying to fill some inner void with the distractions of exotic travel, vast quantities of alcohol and the anguishing pursuit of impossible love.

4 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local

Oldfield takes the reins of Lincoln Land Community College

Oldfield started July 1.

4 weeks ago in Business, Crime, IL State News, Local, National

Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks

The law builds on legislation passed in California and New York to create a state-driven national standard.