Temperature spike could threaten Illinois Valley records
Thursday’s warm up is due to a low-pressure weather system pulled in from the Gulf region, National Weather Service spokesperson Brett Borchadt said.
Ottawa advances next phase of Post Street Bridge replacement project
Ottawa City Council is moving forward with the next step in replacing the Post Street Bridge, approving phase two design work during Tuesday night’s meeting.
A bridge under troubled skies and the ‘Quad Father’ – historical covers for January 8
As Shaw Media continues its 175th-anniversary celebration, we delve into the archives to examine four front pages from January 8, including a striking front-page image of a bolt of lightning over the Illinois River
ICE agent fatally shoots woman in vehicle during immigration-related operation in Minneapolis
A woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during a federal immigration operation in south Minneapolis on Wednesday, prompting sharp disputes between federal officials, local leaders, and witnesses, as well as renewed protests
U.S. military seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker and second ship, both linked to Venezuela
U.S. forces seized two oil tankers tied to Venezuela on Wednesday — one in the North Atlantic and another in the Caribbean — escalating Washington’s global effort to enforce sanctions and block what officials describe as illicit
Chicago Cubs acquire starting pitcher Edward Cabrera from Miami Marlins
The Chicago Cubs have acquired Miami Marlins right-handed starter Edward Cabrera in exchange for top prospects outfielder Owen Caissie, infielder Cristian Hernandez and infielder Edgardo De Leon (according to SportsGrid.) Neither team has confirmed the deal. ESPN’s
Alabama QB Ty Simpson announces he will enter 2026 NFL Draft
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson announced Wednesday that he will forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2026 NFL Draft, closing the book on a four-year career in Tuscaloosa highlighted by a strong first season as
LeAnn Rimes to embark on ’30 Years Of Blue’ anniversary tour
LeAnn Rimes will embark on the ’30 Years of Blue: The Voice, The Journey, The Truth’ tour, kicking off on April 19th in her hometown of Dallas. Additional dates will be continuously revealed. Rimes shares: “Revisiting Blue
Lainey Wilson, Zach Top, Brooks & Dunn, and Gavin Adcock to headline 2026 ‘Country Thunder Arizona’
Country Thunder Arizona 2026 has revealed its linup of performers. The event is set for April 9-12 at Canyon Moon Ranch, in Florence, AZ, for its 30th installment. The festival will feature headliners Lainey Wilson, Zach Top,
Screen Actors Guild reveals 2026 Actor Awards nominations
SAG-AFTRA has revealed the 2026 nominations for The Actor Awards — formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards) — for the best film and television performances in 2025. SAG-AFTRA previously announced that Harrison Ford will