2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his "One Last Time" farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and after postponing and canceling a few performances, a representative for the singer has confirmed.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

Springfield Ward 8 candidate receives threats after announcing run for city council

Tran said a man who identified himself as a committeeperson for Sangamon County Democratic Party Precinct 15 called her multiple times at her nonprofit workplace. When she called him back, the phone call included insults, racial remarks and ultimatums to drop out of the race.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

Another million dollar gift to HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital

The donation will help the hospital's NICU -- again.

2 weeks ago in Local

UPDATE: Sewer backup ruined her home … 16 months ago

A third-party contractor is to blame, and a hotel is about to evict the family.

2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Illinois Realtors to partner with local officials to address home construction barriers

Illinois Association of Realtors, launched a partnership with local officials across the state!

2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Judge orders DCFS director to answer for repeated failures to release public documents in child death case

Capitol News Illinois sued the state child protection agency after it denied release of caseworker personnel records.

2 weeks ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Rideshare unionization, drug-pricing oversight, plastic pellet and light pollution bills become law

Immigrant detention center limitation also among 75 bills signed by the governor.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Former White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson announces his retirement after 10 years in the majors

Anderson was selected by Chicago with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2013 amateur draft.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Sky’s Carrington says she never claimed that the Flagrant 2 foul on her was white privilege

Carrington came from behind and hit the Fever's Sophie Cunningham in the head and neck on a fast-break layup, knocking her to the court as the shot went in.

2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, National, Sports

NFL teams have new or revamped stadiums planned for every year between now and 2031

Indiana authorized a stadium authority backed by taxes on hotels, restaurants, tolls and admissions.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

Severe weather pounds Illinois and Indiana, knocking out power as tornado sirens blare

“No power. It was very scary. We were down in the basement,” Javid Jenkins in Homewood, a Chicago suburb, said. “We’re built for snow. We’re built for cold. We’re not built for this.”

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

Illinois Armory in Springfield renamed after late former Gov. Jim Edgar

Edgar's daughter Elizabeth believed her dad would approve -- possibly saying, in a humble but proud way -- something he said often:  "That's pretty neat."

2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Sangamon County Board to consider recall referendum Tuesday

Cahnman says he hopes the third time is the charm.

2 weeks ago in Local

UPDATE: Nobody hurt as YNOT building nearly hit again

Summer camp's social media says people inside were unaware anything happened.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I’m So Happy’

Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track "I'm So Happy," on Sept. 25.

2 weeks ago in Sports

LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night

LeBron James will visit the New York Knicks on opening night and the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas. James' arrival in Philadelphia has made the 76ers must-see TV, and they are all over the NBA's biggest days of the season.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Blues ‘enthusiast’ Morgan Freeman’s album covers 100 years of the genre

It happened out of necessity. Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman was in Clarksdale, Mississippi, 25 years ago when some out-of-towners asked where they could hear blues music. Musicians were abundant; venues were not.

2 weeks ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

IL law requires 988 info in public buildings, suicide prevention curriculum in schools

Advocates like Tammy Bush are committed to helping people of all ages know that help is available. The law is named Tammurra's Act in memory of Bush's daughter.

2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local

Illinois political candidates’ day on the farm

Pritzker: Bailey, a farmer, has done nothing for farms.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84

Ben Jones, who played the good ol' boy mechanic in "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series and parlayed his fame into a political career and two terms in the U.S. House, has died. He was 84.