Michelle Obama announces 'The Light We Carry' book tour
ABC/Richard Cartwright Michelle Obama announced Wednesday she is going on tour to promote her new book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times. The six-city tour will kick off in Washington, D.C., at Warner Theatre on November 15. The former first
Jones stripped of deputy majority leader role after indictment
(The Center Square) – While the federal government has charged 11 state lawmakers with corruption in the past ten years, leading statehouse Republicans say voters at the ballot box need to tell Democrats “enough is enough.” State
Is James Bond the role nobody wants? Longtime producers sound off on search
Nicola Dove – © 2020 DANJAQ, LLC AND MGM. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. One would think the chance to play cinema’s most famous superspy would be a no-brainer for any actor. However, series co-producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael
Wright Optimistic That Changes To SAFE-T Act Can Be Made Before January 1
Sangamon County’s top prosecutor says he’s in favor of the state law that will end cash bail on January 1st… but says other parts of the law relating to when criminal suspects can be detained before trial
In Aftermath Of Downtown Shooting, SPD Wants More Info From Bar Owners
Springfield police say they want more information from downtown bars about late night concerts and events… so that police can add extra patrols in and near downtown as a precaution. One such concert was taking place
Illinois is 16th for the best state to teach in
(The Center Square) – A report by WalletHub ranks the 50 states from best to worst for teachers. Illinois finishes 16th on the list. The report uses specific metrics, including affordability, compensation, and others, to determine which
Springfield Finds Vendor For Household Hazardous Waste Event In October
The City of Springfield has found a vendor to put on a household hazardous waste dropoff event in October. The city usually partners with the State of Illinois on a fall event at the state fairgrounds,
Winners Claim $1.34 Billion Lottery Prize
The winners of the biggest lottery prize in Illinois history have finally come forward… but their identity remains a secret. The Illinois Lottery confirms that two individuals who agreed to share the prize if they won
”Baby Shark Live!” Coming To UIS In November
It may be great news for parents of small kids… or a warning about an inescapable earworm. The University of Illinois Springfield has announced that “Baby Shark Live!” is coming to the Performing Arts Center in
Sophomore year: ABC's 'Abbott Elementary' returns tonight
ABC/Gilles Mingasson Fresh off of its Emmy wins for show creator, writer and co-star Quinta Brunson and Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary returns for its sophomore season Wednesday night at 9 p.m. ET on ABC. Tyler James Williams, who plays newbie teacher Gregory