State Fair Traffic Pattern Changes Take Effect Thursday Morning
The annual change in traffic patterns around the Illinois State Fairgrounds takes effect Thursday morning. Starting at 5am, all traffic around the fairgrounds will be one-way, counterclockwise. In addition, both eastbound and westbound turn lanes at
Hundreds of Americans still dying of COVID each day despite signs the latest surge may be slowing
Carol Yepes/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — After several weeks of steady increases in coronavirus infections and hospitalizations, there are encouraging signs that the latest viral resurgence may be abating in the United States. The rate of new
Most Illinois schools opt out of new sex education standards that critics say are age-inappropriate
(The Center Square) – With the new school year upon us, it is more apparent that many school officials and parents in Illinois want no part of new standards of teaching sexual education in the classroom. Democratic
Trump supporters and critics gather outside Mar-a-Lago after FBI search
Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) — Supporters and critics of Donald Trump continued to gather outside Mar-a-Lago two days after it was searched by the FBI. Trucks toting Trump flags were seen on
Discovery+ teases “explosive” Armie Hammer documentary series, 'House of Hammer'
Discovery+ Discovery+ has announced an “explosive” look into the salacious allegations that have derailed the career of The Lone Ranger and The Social Network star Armie Hammer. Hammer was accused of rape and abuse, and of sending
Vote by mail for the November election begins Wednesday in Illinois
(The Center Square) – Vote-by-mail applications for the Nov. 8 general election opened Wednesday, along with the new ability to permanently request mail-in ballots. All registered Illinois voters are eligible to vote by mail due to a
Jon Hamm joining Apple TV+'s 'The Morning Show'
Photo: Cheryl Mann Mad Man veteran Jon Hamm is joining another acclaimed series. Apple TV+ announced the addition to the cast, noting the Emmy winner will play Paul Marks, a “corporate titan who sets his sights” on
Biden signs PACT Act, expanding and streamlining care for veterans exposed to burn pits
Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday enacted legislation that will expand the Department of Veterans Affairs, providing health care support to millions of veterans — as well as their
John Bolton was the target of Iranian murder plot in 'likely' retaliation for general's death: Prosecutors
Shahram Poursafi is wanted for his alleged involvement in criminal activities to include material support to terrorism and the attempted murder for hire of a former high-ranking United States Government (USG) official. – FBI (WASHINGTON) — The
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' becomes most-watched original 'Trek' series for Paramount+
Marni Grossman/Paramount+ A lot of fans are boldly going with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, according to Paramount+. The prequel series set a record for the streaming service as the most-watched original series in the Star Trek