A discussion with Director Josh Sabo of Springfield’s own Heartland HOUSED: Part One
The crisis of homelessness and housing insecurity is a major one throughout the United States. This is not conjecture, but simple statistical fact. There are, according to a US HUD report on the topic, at least 582,462
Judge to decide whether limited or statewide restraining order issued against Illinois’ gun ban
(The Center Square) – Another temporary restraining halting enforcement of Illinois’ gun and magazine ban could be coming soon. On Jan. 10, Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted a ban on the sale and possession of more than 170
Melinda Dillon, the mom in 'A Christmas Story', 'Close Encounters', dead at 83
Dillon and Richard Dreyfuss in ‘Close Encounters’ – Columbia Tristar/Courtesy of Getty Images The Hollywood Reporter notes actress Melinda Dillon passed away on January 9. One might not recognize her name, but the actress logged memorable performances
One day at a time: Jamie Lee Curtis celebrates 24 years of sobriety
ABC On her Instagram, Oscar-nominated Everything Everywhere All at Once star Jamie Lee Curtis celebrated a major milestone: nearly a quarter century of sobriety. “8760 DAYS OF SOBRIETY = 24 YEARS,” Curtis captioned her post, which was
Illinois quick hits: Chicago mayoral poll shows close race; ADM workers strike
Chicago mayoral poll shows close race A voter opinion survey shows a new leader in the race for Chicago mayor. Fox 32 finds Paul Vallas and Mayor Lori Lightfoot in a virtual tie for first, with Congressman
Illinois named 7th worst state for retirement by WalletHub
(The Center Square) – Retirees are better off in North Dakota and Nebraska than in Illinois, according to a new analysis from WalletHub. Illinois came in seventh from last compared to other states, according to the ranking.
“You're dying, brother”: Steve-O tries to reach 'Jackass' co-star Bam Margera about addiction
Bam and Steve-O in 2002 — Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc While the Jackass gang was famous for performing death-defying stunts, Steve-O fears there’s one situation his friend and fellow co-star Bam Margera won’t escape: addiction. Steve-O, born Stephen
Harrison Ford says he doesn't get the movie star treatment on set
Robino Salvatore/GC Images While he certainly deserves it, considering his movies have made more than $9.3 billion worldwide, Harrison Ford says he doesn’t get movie legend treatment on set. The 80-year-old star of 1923 and the upcoming
Jeff Dunham to play the BOS Center in March
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now A popular comedian has been booked for a return engagement in Springfield. The BOS Center says ventriloquist Jeff Dunham will perform there on Friday, March 17.
Illinois hiring 40 new conservation specialists to help farmers with smart conservation practices
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Agriculture is hiring to help farmers and landowners in conservation efforts. The Illinois Natural Resources Conservation Service from the U.S. Department of Agriculture has put together federal funding to