3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Pope hats, bloody shirts and so many bobbleheads: The creative ways MLB teams lure fans to the park

Fun is the overarching theme when it comes to stadium giveaways, and business has been good at major league ballparks this year.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

Sangamon County Board rejects recall referendum — again

The County Board Tuesday night rejected putting a question on the November election ballot asking voters if they want to be able to recall county elected officials. Efforts to make the proposed binding referendum an advisory referendum only also failed. 

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin

A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

3 big questions to ask your aging parents

One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver

Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances

Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money.

3 weeks ago in Sports

CBS Sports president says there’s no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo’s future

CBS Sports president David Berson said Tuesday he does not have a timeline for a decision about Tony Romo's future. Romo, the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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!

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.”

3 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."

3 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.