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11 minutes ago in Entertainment, Local, Sports
Women’s pro baseball: their time has come
The seven-week starts Saturday, and all games will be at Robin Roberts Stadium.
2 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Sean Grayson, seeking medical release from his murder sentence, still maintains Sonya Massey ‘attacked’ him
State’s attorney opposes release of former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy.
4 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
Woman found guilty for death of toddler in second trial
The first trial in August 2025 was declared a mistrial because the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict.
6 hours ago in Sports
Royals lefty Noah Cameron has a no-hitter broken up by the Twins’ Ryan Jeffers to start the 7th
Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron took a no-hitter into the seventh inning on Thursday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins before Ryan Jeffers broke it up with a leadoff single.
6 hours ago in Lifestyle
Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin
Experts are concerned about a resurgence in the popularity of tanning among young adults as social media has helped tanning in general make a comeback. A video of a girl sharing her "tanning secrets" and showing off a bikini tan line has racked up more than 11 million views, while people in the comments joke, "The earth probably won't last long anyway, I'd rather go out tan than pale."
6 hours ago in Sports
European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads
European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to protest Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in soccer's biggest tournament to private equity investors. The North American soccer body rejected his plan later the same day.
5 hours ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Justice Miller’s big bequest
$3.2 million includes $1.2 million for seven women- and children-focused charities.
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that K-pop powerhouse BTSwill not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.
9 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Pinball has arrived downtown
Vault 66 joins Dumb Records as pinball parlors.
Crash kills driver police were chasing
Christian County deputy aborted the chase because of high speeds.
10 hours ago in Local
Sewer woes push family out … for 16 months and counting
The city blames a third-party contractor.
13 hours ago in National
Father who gave his son the gun used in a Georgia high school shooting to be sentenced
A sentencing hearing was underway Thursday for a man who gave his son the gun used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia after he was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
13 hours ago in Entertainment
Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for ‘Once,’ dies in motorcycle crash
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who won an Academy Award for the 2007 film "Once," died in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin early Wednesday, his management said. He was 56.
13 hours ago in Sports
Taysom Hill announces the end of his time with the Saints, but not his retirement from the NFL
Taysom Hill, a former BYU quarterback who evolved into a productive multi-position player for the New Orleans Saints, has announced that he won't be returning to the team with which he spent his first nine NFL seasons.
13 hours ago in Entertainment
Wildfires force George Clooney’s family to evacuate their home in southern France
George Clooney has said his family has been forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France as a wildfire burned nearby, his agent said Thursday.
1 day ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
Lawsuit alleging failure to prevent abuse filed against Springfield Catholic Archdiocese
The alleged abuse occurred between 1991 and 1994.
1 day ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Budzinski talks infrastructure
Local Congresswoman says there would be more for state if Trump administration would free up the money.
2 days ago in Sports
Browns’ Ward becomes NFL’s highest-paid DB with 2-year, $62.2 million extension, AP source says
Denzel Ward has agreed to a two-year extension with the Cleveland Browns that will make him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
2 days ago in Sports
Tigers’ Skubal on schedule to face Orioles on Wednesday with trade deadline approaching
Tarik Skubal is still the ace of the Detroit Tigers' pitching staff as far as manager A.J. Hinch is concerned. Hinch confirmed Tuesday that Skubal is still scheduled to start on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles.