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1 week ago in Sports
Tadej Pogacar confirms status as a cycling great with record-equaling fifth Tour de France title
Tadej Pogacar confirmed his status as one of cycling's all-time greats after winning a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title in emphatic style. Daring mountain attacks from deep, multiple stage wins and an ice-cool temperament all helped the 27-year-old Slovenian seal his victory on Sunday.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet
"The Odyssey" continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
1 week ago in Local
SNAP discussion
It's difficult to find opportunities to fulfill work requirements.
1 week ago in National
Traffic to start flowing Monday across new bridge between Canada and US
Traffic is set to start flowing Monday across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade, jobs and tourism between Canada and the U.S.
1 week ago in World
France says monster fire that forced 220,000 people to flee has stopped growing
Fire crews and planes wrestled Monday to bring a monster wildfire under control in southwest France before a forecast jump in temperatures complicates the massive firefighting effort against a blaze that has burned an area four times the size of Paris.
DSI emphasizes residents over tourists
Director says locals provide long-term gain, while tourism is seasonal.
1 week ago in Business, IL State News, Local, Sports
Plans for IL Sports Hall of Fame
It could open at Scheels Sports Park in 2028.
1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
State to lay off hundreds at troubled southern Illinois mental health facility
Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center to reduce patient population, staff amid operational changes.
1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
How the lighthearted social media trend of ‘teen takeovers’ took a serious turn
Over the July 4 holiday weekend, several thousand young people converged in two spots in Raleigh, North Carolina, police said.
1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports
WNBA to add an NBA-style replay center next season in a major officiating investment
Engelbert said that a lot of the details on the replay center still need to be worked out, although she said, as of now, the last two-minute report that the NBA has won't be used in the WNBA yet.
1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports
An emotional Jonquel Jones wins WNBA All-Star MVP, dedicates honor to late aunt
“My aunt meant a lot to me, she was one of the matriarchs in our family,” Jones said.
1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Caitlin Clark’s whirlwind All-Star weekend: Meeting Obama, then lighting up the game
This was Clark’s first traditional All-Star Game; she missed last year's in Indianapolis because she was injured.
1 week ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Boyer feels at ‘home’ as Memorial Health’s Chief Nursing Executive
Jen Boyer is Chief Nursing Executive and Senior Vice President at Memorial Health.
Many Taylorville business owners opposed to revitalization plan
Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry said the project is both necessary and beneficial to the city.
1 week ago in Sports
LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his ‘last decision’
LeBron James' first "final" decision was that he would retire. Weeks of deep reflection led him to change his mind, however, with all the familiar options in front of him to extend his career; a third trip with Cleveland, a second stop in Miami, maybe even stay in California for a high-profile union in Golden State. Nope — to all of those teams.
1 week ago in Sports
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence
CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.
1 week ago in National
Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states
Federal health officials on Friday expanded the scope of their investigation into an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite to four additional states, broadening the size of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora.
1 week ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
These 9 Illinois communities say they’re interested in new nuclear facilities
The state lifted its moratorium on new nuclear facilities, but development could still be decades away.
1 week ago in IL State News, Local, National
Here’s how Illinois election authorities guard against noncitizen voting
Officials say safeguards are in place prevent inadvertent registration. .
