Federal Reserve raises interest rate by quarter point to 5.25%
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday a 10th interest rate hike on Wednesday, raising the rate to 5.25% — a 16-year high — as it continues its firefight against inflation. In a statement announcing the hike, it omitted previous language
Suspect arrested in shooting at Atlanta medical facility that left 1 dead and 4 injured
A man suspected of shooting five women inside an Atlanta medical facility waiting room is in custody, the Atlanta Police Department confirmed. One woman was killed and four others were wounded by a gunman inside a downtown medical
Suspect arrested in shooting at Atlanta medical facility that left 1 dead and 4 injured
A man suspected of shooting five women inside an Atlanta medical facility waiting room is in custody, the Atlanta Police Department confirmed. One woman was killed and four others were wounded by a gunman inside a downtown medical
Illinois Department of Agriculture announces the return of poultry shows for 2023
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced the return of poultry shows for the 2023 fair season. The highly pathogenic avian influenza cases forced the cancellation of in-person junior and open poultry shows at Illinois county
Dierks Bentley earns his 22nd No. 1 Hit with “Gold”
Dierks Bentley earned his 22nd No. 1 hit with “Gold,” the debut single from his 10th studio album Gravel & Gold, released in February. Bentley co-wrote “Gold” with Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley and Luke Dick; he says of
Illinois updates area fish consumption advisories
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced updated consumption advisories for fish caught in Illinois waters. Ten bodies of water, rivers, and streams added site-specific methylmercury advisories. Locally, PCB advisories were removed for certain species
Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow among the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame revealed on Wednesday that legendary country singer Willie Nelson is among its 2023 inductees. Other artists joining Nelson in the Rock Hall this year include Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, Kate Bush,
Illinois Senate and House pass a bill to prevent book bans
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House and Senate yesterday passed a bill to prevent book banning, the first in the nation. The bill, which awaits the Governor’s signature, allows the Secretary of State’s Office to authorize grants only
Kevin Costner and wife Christine Baumgartner divorcing after 18 years of marriage
Kevin Costner and wife Christine Baumgartner are divorcing after 18 years of marriage. Baumgartner filed for divorce on Monday, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split and asking for joint custody of the kids. Costner
‘Dancing With the Stars’ returning to ABC for Season 32
Dancing With the Stars is returning to ABC for Season 32, after Season 31 of the reality competition show aired exclusively on Disney+. According to Vulture (who broke the news), Disney executives decided it makes more sense to