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2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Presidents Cup has more matches and the result has been a lopsided series for the Americans
“If the Ryder Cup was the same format as the Presidents Cup, the Europeans wouldn’t historically be as successful as they have been,” Rory McIlroy said.
2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
UPDATE: 24 gang members arrested for various Springfield violent crimes, including death of 9-year-old
Guns, drugs, and other "criminal enterprises" also part of the arrests, says Milhiser.
2 weeks ago in Features
Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?
After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska's heftiest brown bears are ready to throw their weight around. Online voting began Tuesday for Fat Bear Week, the annual contest that pits the rotund residents of Katmai National Park and Preserve against each other for the title of most oversized ursine.
2 weeks ago in National
California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops
It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Jaxson Dart injures his knee as several Giants stars get banged up in loss to Rams
If there were a list of most important New York Giants, seemingly all those key players got hurt at some point during a 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, starting with quarterback Jaxson Dart injuring his left knee during his team's first series.
2 weeks ago in World
Polo strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast
Hurricane Polo grew into a Category 5 storm Tuesday in the eastern Pacific off southwestern Mexico and was forecast to bring heavy rain to southwestern Mexico but remain offshore.
2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
Pretrial Fairness Act: 3 years since Illinois abolished cash bail
Democrats celebrate milestone, Republicans call for reforms.
2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
Gas and diesel prices continue upward climb across central Illinois
The national average for diesel was $6.51.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
Bill to keep AM radio in cars passes U.S. House, goes to Senate
Car manufacturers say "no" to AM Radio, while radio says "yes."
2 weeks ago in History, Lifestyle, Local
Rock Creek Cemetery clean up this Sunday
Rock Creek Cemetery is getting freshened up on Sunday
2 weeks ago in Education, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Illinois History Conference at the ALPLM
The two-day conference features women's history, and bicycles.
2 weeks ago in Education, Local
State shorts transportation money for District 186, whose deficit grows
The school board approved an $11M deficit budget.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Britney — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
A "ginger and white beauty."
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music
‘Riverdance’ coming to UIS PAC next year
Riverdance has been entertaining audiences for 30 years now.
2 weeks ago in Business, Fall Guide, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
UPDATE: Be a kid again: Owner of White Oaks Mall says ‘Toys R Us’ to open there in time for Christmas
Opening date unknown, expected to be in the next few weeks.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Where to go in September for fun fall events
Fireworks, walks, the Route 66 Mother Road Festival, and more!
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local
October events: Spooky, full of history, and even horses
Running, celebrating the harvest, and much more in October!
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Fun things happening in November in the Capitol area
More trick-or-treating!
2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
Pritzker, on ‘This Week,’ talks AI and Midterms
Pritzker: AI can learn from itself, and that's dangerous.
2 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National
Reading proficiency remains a challenge for students across the country
The Nation’s Report Card shows that only 31% of fourth graders are at or above the proficient level.
