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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Local
9 hours ago
Bringing suicide and suicide prevention ‘Out of the Darkness’ this weekend

Expert suggests being direct with someone who may be thinking about suicide.

New Chicago Cubs infielder Alex Bregman, left, shakes hands with Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer at a news conference in Chicago, on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
14 hours ago
Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman pushing for regular-season return after foul ball injury

Chicago manager Craig Counsell said Bregman did a light workout in the weight room on Tuesday and tracked pitches from a machine in a batting cage.

Chicago Blackhawks
Sports
14 hours ago
Chicago Blackhawks are hoping Kane and Byram can help young core climb into playoffs

The Blackhawks are aiming for their first postseason appearance since the NHL used an expanded playoff format for the pandemic-affected 2019-20 season.

Manchester, Tennessee USA - 06-14-2014: Lionel Richie and his band perform at Bonnaroo Music Festival
Entertainment
14 hours ago
Lionel Richie is taking a break from performing following a heart procedure

Richie was scheduled to perform with Earth, Wind & Fire Saturday in San Francisco, Sept. 30 in Chicago and Oct. 3 in Columbus, Ohio.

McDonald's arches
Business
15 hours ago
McDonald’s plans $8.5 billion modernization by 2036

The Chicago burger chain also said it plans to introduce grilled chicken sandwiches and wraps and experiment with products like egg bites and bowls to meet the needs of customers who are seeking healthier options.

Hot air balloons at night
Local
17 hours ago
Springfield Park District annual ‘Night Glow Festival’ is next week

It’s a pretty unique site

Many people look in injectable GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic to lose weight.
Local
19 hours ago
State employee, Pritzker share similar weight loss journey with GLP-1s

Barb Shelton met Pritzker during Illinois State Fair.

Manners Park Dining Hall in Taylorville, which is currently closed.
Local
19 hours ago
Lead concerns prompt soil testing at Taylorville park

Officials say Park Field 1 is off-limits while additional soil samples are tested.

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