Illinois quick hits: Two SIU students killed in crash; New cannabis dispensary opens in Waukegan
Two SIU students killed in head-on crash Two Southern Illinois University students were killed in a head-on crash in Carbondale on Monday morning. The Jackson County Coroner’s Office identified the victims as 19-year-old Wolfgang Gustaveson, of Park
Federal government funding aims to boost community schools across Illinois
(The Center Square) – Two federal grants have been awarded to support the initiation and expansion of Full-Service Community Schools in Illinois. The United States Department of Education announced that the Afterschool for Children and Teens Now
Six weeks until Iowa caucuses: Where things stand in the presidential race
Scott Olson/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses are six weeks away as of Monday, with former President Donald Trump maintaining a hefty lead in Republican primary polls while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina
American woman killed in shark attack in the Bahamas
Oliver Helbig/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — An American woman has been killed by a shark while paddleboarding in the Bahamas, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. The woman was paddleboarding with a male relative near the
'Nearly out of time': White House issues dire warning to Congress about stalled Ukraine aid
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images, FILE (WASHINGTON) — The White House on Monday issued a dire warning about the urgent need to approve aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia, saying failure to act quickly will “kneecap Ukraine
Survey: Illinois small businesses still face challenges during holiday shopping season
(The Center Square) – Midway through the 2023 holiday shopping season, a high percentage of Illinois small businesses continue to struggle. The small business network Allignable’s latest survey shows 47% of small businesses in Illinois couldn’t pay
'Barbie' to the Max on December 15
Warner Bros. Pictures Max subscribers, get ready to feel the Kenergy: The streaming service announced that the biggest movie of 2023, Barbie, will debut on December 15. The Margot Robbie/Ryan Gosling blockbuster has been available for rent
Supreme Court wrestles with Purdue Pharma settlement and legal shield for Sackler family
Devin Dwyer/ABC News (WASHINGTON) — A historic multibillion-do7llar settlement with OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma hung in the balance at the Supreme Court on Monday as victims of the nation’s opioid epidemic urged the justices to approve the deal
US considering 'appropriate action' in response to Houthi missile attacks in Red Sea
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Monday said the U.S. is consulting with allies on “appropriate action” in response to the latest Houthi drone and missile attacks in the Red
Sylvester Stallone celebrates inaugural 'Rocky' Day in Philadelphia
Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images Sylvester Stallone stepped out Sunday in honor of his most iconic film: Rocky. As the city of Philadelphia marked Rocky Day on December 3, the 77-year-old actor attended the grand opening event of the