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4 weeks ago

Trump administration asks military base outside Chicago for support on immigration operations

Details about the administration's plans for Chicago remain scarce.

4 weeks ago

Sycamore Partners finishes deal to take drugstore chain Walgreens private

Walgreens had announced in March that it agreed to be acquired by Sycamore Partners in a deal valued at around $10 billion.

4 weeks ago

Hundreds of police departments use camera company accused of breaking state law, Springfield included

Giannoulias alleges Flock Safety improperly shared data with federal border officials.

4 weeks ago

Closure of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center can proceed, judge says

A federal judge in Miami has refused to pause her order requiring the winding down of the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz" while the federal government appeals her ruling.

4 weeks ago

A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people

A shooter opened fire Wednesday morning during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school, killing two children and injuring 17 other people before killing himself, officials said.

4 weeks ago

Democratic governors look to derail Trump’s plan to send National Guard to Chicago and other cities

Pritzker aides agreed Democrats have a chance to emphasize public safety policy choices.

4 weeks ago

Trump’s threat to deploy troops to Chicago sparks fear and defiance in a city on edge

Trump has long singled out Chicago, making it a recurring theme on the campaign trail in both 2016 and 2024.

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Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ brings revolution to the (very) big screen

Paul Thomas Anderson spent about 20 years writing "One Battle After Another." After two decades, it's never felt more relevant.

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Q&A: Mariah Carey enters ‘the era of me’ with her first album in 7 years

Seven years after her last album and 35 years into a powerhouse career, Mariah Carey continues her reign as the queen of pop and R&B with "Here for It All."

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LLCC to feature “Echo” at Trutter Museum and Murray Gallery

Lincoln Land Community College

The public is invited to view the exhibit weekdays from 8am--4pm September 29--October 31

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REO Speedwagon returns home for Illini Homecoming halftime show and as parade grand marshalls

REO Speedwagon

Just last week, Cronin agreed to attend, saying in a press release, “I’m honored by the invitation and the opportunity to reunite for this special university event.”

2 days ago in Entertainment, History, Lifestyle, Local

Route 66 Mother Road Festival road closures

Closures to take note of in downtown Springfield