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State officials urge Illinois residents to prepare for severe weather season
March designated as Severe Weather Preparedness Month; IEMA OHS shares safety tips.
2 hours ago in Entertainment
Trial that could lead to the breakup of Ticketmaster’s parent company gets underway
A high-stakes antitrust trial that could lead to the possible breakup of Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, got underway Tuesday in a case over whether the entertainment giant's dominance of the concert industry amounts to an illegal monopoly.
2 hours ago in World
Iran war taxes US diplomatic work and leaves Americans in the Mideast in limbo
The largest U.S. diplomatic drawdown in the Middle East since the Iraq War began more than two decades ago is creating an apparently unplanned-for crisis for the Trump administration as the United States and Israel strike Iran in a widening conflict.
2 hours ago in Sports
Braves’ Jurickson Profar faces 162-game suspension for second positive drug test, AP source says
Atlanta outfielder Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension by Major League Baseball for a possible second failed test for a performance-enhancing drug, a person familiar with the issue told The Associated Press on Tuesday
2 hours ago in Entertainment
Padma Lakshmi finds a new competitive kitchen with CBS’ ‘America’s Culinary Cup’
Padma Lakshmi is back in the kitchen with a knives-out cooking competition, and this time the stakes are higher — for the contestants and for her. The former host of Bravo's "Top Chef" lands on network prime time hosting and judging the CBS show "America's Culinary Cup," which boasts the largest cash prize in culinary television history — $1 million.
3 hours ago in Sports
Jack Hughes returns to his day job in the NHL after TV tour as the US Olympic hockey hero
Jack Hughes was enthralled by Lorne Michaels' stories that highlighted his time at "Saturday Night Live" and enjoyed sharing the stage with brother Quinn and U.S. women's captain Hilary Knight on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."
Illinois football adds Robby Hauck, Mike Linehan to defensive staff
Hauck named assistant defensive backs coach; Linehan tapped to lead defensive ends.
FDA recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese sold in 24 states, including Illinois
Products at Walmart stores pulled over pasteurization issue; consumers urged to check “best by” dates.
Pritzker: Clinton corrected himself; he and I were never on an Epstein plane
"President Clinton clearly was mistaken, and he corrected the mistake, to his credit," said Pritzker.
Quadball National Qualifier to bring 350 athletes to Rantoul
19 teams to compete March 7–8 at Rantoul Family Sports Complex; event expected to generate $300,000 economic impact.
Dance Arts Conservatory presents “The Enchanted Museum: The Ballet” at Virginia Theatre
Original production blends classical inspiration with modern storytelling April 10–11.
Horizon Health to offer discounted health screenings March 13
Blood pressure, blood sugar and lipid tests available at Paris Clinic by appointment.
OSF clinic in Forsyth launches ‘Stork Stop’ donation closet for families
Program provides baby clothing and postpartum supplies at no cost to patients in need.
9 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
The Guess Who plan the band’s first official US tour in over two decades
Two principal songwriters of The Guess Who — the band that crafted the hit song "American Woman" — will tour America itself later this year for the first time in over two decades.
9 hours ago in Sports
A long-shot American dream hits the F1 grid as Cadillac debuts at the Australian GP
The Andretti family dream to enter an American team in Formula 1 will finally reach the starting grid when the season begins this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
9 hours ago in World
Iran strikes the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia as war expands yet again
Iran expanded its targets Tuesday, striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of the Middle East. The U.S. and Israel battered Iran with airstrikes in what President Donald Trump suggested was just the start of a war that has severely disrupted the world's supply of oil and gas, international shipping, and air travel.
9 hours ago in Entertainment
Justin Timberlake sues to block release of police video from 2024 drunken driving arrest in New York
The pop star's lawyers argued in a lawsuit filed Monday against the village of Sag Harbor and its police department that release of the video would "devastate" Timberlake's privacy by revealing "intimate, highly personal, and sensitive details." They also said it would cause "severe and irreparable harm" to his reputation by subjecting him to "public ridicule and harassment."
City to host community meeting on Kenwood and Holiday Park revitalization plan
Residents invited to discuss housing updates and redevelopment efforts Wednesday at Leonhard Recreation Center.
9 hours ago in Sports
Giannis Antetokounmpo returns and says he can’t rush back from injuries at age 31
Giannis Antetokounmpo developed a reputation for making rapid returns from injury during his rise to superstardom, but the Milwaukee Bucks forward acknowledges those days may be drawing to a close.
Illinois task force releases report on Black immigrants
Recommendations address housing, healthcare, language access and equity concerns statewide.