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Lightning acquire rights to forward prospect in a trade with the Blackhawks
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (199+ words) The 20-year-old Pridham was selected by Chicago in the third round of the 2024 draft. He was eligible to re-enter the draft if he didn't sign an entry-level contract with an NHL team or commit to a college by 5 p. m. EDT on…...
Former Sangamo Club could become housing "SBJ
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (284+ words) Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " A downtown Springfield property that's been on the market for several years now may soon have new life. The Springfield Business Journal reports the former Sangamo Club may soon have a new owner. "It's not…...
ABC stations call FCC's early call for license renewal "unconstitutional'
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (560+ words) The FCC's move in April to begin early reviews of the broadcast licenses of ABC-owned stations in eight local markets attracted particularly close attention. "It is an extraordinary demonstration of power and coercion directed at disfavored editorial voices which sends…...
Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they're dying out
5+ day, 46+ min ago (617+ words) It's all so funny," she says. When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, "It's just so sad that they're disappearing.' I don't think they're really keeping track, or they just know about a…...
Summer Baseball is back
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (147+ words) Summertime Baseball is back! Jamie Toole Chief Storyteller of The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes stopped by The WTAX Morning News Watch With two new teams being on the horizon in Illinois, one in Decatur, and one in Springfield. What's the goal?...
Pritzker says suspension of state gas tax possible, blames Trump for consideration
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (413+ words) "We have enough (money in our road fund) here so that we could make some sort of pause," said Pritzker." Champaign, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " Could the State of Illinois pause its tax on gasoline? Governor Pritzker " in Champaign Tuesday…...
When the school year ends, their paychecks do too. Lawmakers could change that
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1042+ words) Chicago, IL (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) " This time every year, Sandra Taylor finds herself in a predicament that is not unusual for people in her profession. Like most other school support staff, her paychecks stop once summer break begins. To prepare,…...
SPECIAL REPORT: How Illinois county clerks are combating election misinformation
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1750+ words) (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) " Trust in U. S. elections is eroding. Between skepticism about redistricting, fear about immigration agents at the polls, and unproven claims about widespread election fraud, Americans are losing confidence in the accuracy and security of their elections. But many…...
More than just a road: Illinois communities celebrate Route 66s centennial (WITH PHOTOS)
3+ week, 40+ min ago (1289+ words) Livingston, IL (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) " For 40 years, Felipe de la Cruz Tenorio of Majorca, Spain, dreamed of driving America's famed Route 66. He still recalls working at a nightclub as a young man and watching Harley-Davidson riders roll in wearing Route…...
Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23
3+ week, 1+ day ago (824+ words) Let's explain: Winger, the president of Monumental Basketball, was the Wizards' representative inside the sequestered room where the NBA draft lottery was taking place Sunday. The first ball was 4, the second ball was 2. "I knew it was us," Winger said....