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4 weeks ago in Sports
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185.
Payroll jobs rise in several Illinois metro areas as Chicago, Champaign hit September records
State data shows mixed employment trends, with gains in Chicago and Springfield and declines elsewhere.
Moody’s upgrades Champaign Unit 4 credit rating to Aa1
District cites strong finances, growing tax base and savings for taxpayers.
Moments of hope bring peace to youth and staff at Cunningham Children’s Home
A chapel conversation and shared music highlight the power of connection during the holidays.
Illinois extends open enrollment deadline for health care plans starting Jan. 1
Get Covered Illinois says consumers need more time to compare plans, costs.
New Illinois law expands state police authority in online child crime cases
Legislation aims to close jurisdictional gaps and strengthen investigations of internet-based child exploitation.
Illinois guard Keaton Wagler earns Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors
Wagler shines with scoring, playmaking in wins over Ohio State and Nebraska.
4 weeks ago in World
Zelenskyy says proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says proposals being negotiated with U.S. officials for a deal to end the fighting in Russia's nearly 4-year-old invasion of his country could be finalized within days, after which American envoys will present them to the Kremlin before possible further meetings in the U.S. next weekend.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Cooper Flagg becomes youngest player to score 42 points but laments Mavericks’ overtime loss to Jazz
Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn't enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss. Flagg had 42 points — topping the previous mark of 37 set by LeBron James on Dec. 13, 2003 — in a 140-133 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Aaron Rodgers and Steelers freeze out Dolphins, stay atop AFC North with 28-15 win
Aaron Rodgers passed for 224 yards and two touchdowns and Pittsburgh kept its grasp on the top spot in the AFC North with a clinical 28-15 victory over the Dolphins, who were eliminated from playoff contention.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘General Hospital’ star Anthony Geary of Luke and Laura fame dies at 78
Anthony Geary, who rose to fame in the 1970s and '80s as half the daytime TV super couple Luke and Laura on "General Hospital," has died. He was 78.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Prosecutors will charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents, Los Angeles County prosecutors said Tuesday.
Illinois extends health insurance enrollment deadline to Dec. 31
State marketplace gives residents extra time to sign up for coverage starting Jan. 1.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Americans like artificial Christmas trees even though few are made in US and prices are up
Tariffs shone a twinkling light this year on fake Christmas trees — and the extent to which America depends on other countries for its plastic fir trees.
Peoria Charter Coach files for bankruptcy but will continue operations
Company cites unmanageable COVID-era loan payment as reason for Chapter 11 filing.