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20 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy resigns after DUI arrest
The resignation was effective immediately.
1 day ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, National
Pilot seriously injured in aircraft crash in rural Champaign County
The Sheriff's Office added that the pilot was the only person aboard the aircraft and was taken to the hospital to be treated for serious injuries.
1 day ago in Agriculture, Business, Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
Tinkering with time: Is it time to make daylight saving permanent?
Proponents want to provide more evening sunlight hours, while opponents point to sunrise coming later during the winter months.
1 day ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Heart health back in spotlight after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death
A doctor says it's important to get regular physicals, especially if you have known heart problems.
1 day ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
A woman’s death was the first fatal shooting by Illinois State Police this year. Were the trooper’s actions justified?
Six months after ISP completed its investigation, prosecutors have yet to issue a ruling.
Entertainment
1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio
A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with "Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC's studio...
1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice
Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard Wagner's...
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press...
2 days ago in Entertainment, World
Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications
Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, local media reported Wednesday, in the latest...
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before
Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.
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1 day ago in Lifestyle, National, Trending
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of...
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make...