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2 hours ago in Entertainment
Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed
The conflict from over the weekend, involving a high-priced mechanical bird, is raising more issues than just the quality of customer service. It's also a case study in power dynamics, and the differential that exists between someone with a high profile and those without.
2 hours ago in Sports
Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks lift the Rays to a 3-1 win over the Guardians that evens the ALCS at 1-1
Freddy Peralta threw six innings of four-hit ball, Liam Hicks lined a two-run single after José Ramírez's fielding error and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 Tuesday night to even the AL Championship Series at 1-1.
2 hours ago in Sports
Jury finds Tyreek Hill liable for 2 battery counts, awards $500,000 to the NFL star’s estranged wife
A Miami jury on Tuesday found Tyreek Hill liable for two counts of battery but not liable for the eight remaining claims made by Lakeeta Vaccaro — ending the high-profile civil trial involving the NFL wide receiver and his estranged wife.
4 hours ago in IL State News, Local
Three weeks out, Pritzker and Bailey debate
Tuesday's debate was the only one Pritzker and Bailey will have.
17 hours ago in Local
UPDATE: Man arrested following fatal weekend crash in Springfield
Sean Clark, 21, Athens, died from multiple blunt force injuries.
17 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to make season debut against the Penguins
The 21-year-old center had surgery on his left shoulder on July 8.
19 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur
An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.
19 hours ago in Entertainment
Lena Dunham to bring back ‘Girls’ for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale
"Girls," the show that was the voice of its generation — or at least a voice of a generation — is coming back. HBO announced Tuesday that creator and star Lena Dunham and nearly all of the core cast will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale.
18 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, National
Chicago police say DNA ties a former detective to decades-old unsolved killing of 8-year-old girl
Gloria Kowalewicz was found shot dead in a ditch in 1960, just hours after she went missing.
19 hours ago in National
Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports
Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.
19 hours ago in Trending, World
Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.
18 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Bears DE Montez Sweat suspended 2 games for violating NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy
The loss of Sweat is a big blow for the Bears as they look to bounce back from Sunday's 31-7 loss at Green Bay.
18 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Illinois’ community college will once again try to ‘Feed the Need’
It's time to feed the need.
18 hours ago in Local
SMTD to buy property, build facility for additional bus stops
The need for more physical bus shelters is there, says Schoeffel.
19 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National
Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed
The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.
21 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National
Pritzker joins Governors’ group seeking more say in regional power grid decisions
The new PJM Governors’ Collaborative will push for lower electricity costs and a more reliable grid, the governor’s office said.
21 hours ago in Education, Fall Guide, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
‘Abe’s Haunted Hollow’ coming to ALPLM
Free Halloween fun and frights on Oct. 24.
23 hours ago in History, IL State News, Local
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Illinois laws lifting up Native Americans
Human remains protection, cultural graduation attire and Native American history curriculum.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
How to spot imposter scams
Wells Fargo reports imposter scams surged in 2024, costing $2.95 billion.