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Winged Victoria's Secret models will once again take the runway for the first official show since 2018. -
Mosab Abu Toha was able to escape Gaza, along with his wife and three young children. The award-winning poet talks about parenting in war and the devastation of leaving his family and friends behind. -
An autumn tournament for conkers, a traditional English game, has drawn people to a country pub for years. But now a scandal — or conkerversy — is brewing after an accusation of cheating. -
Rosita Milesi was honored with the U.N. Refugee Agency's Nansen Award for 40 years of activism. The U.N. calls her a “formidable refugee champion.” And she has life lessons to share.
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State Senator Dale Fowler encourages Illinois residents to submit a photo and story of their loved ones who served in the military. -
If you want to donate to Hurricane Milton and Helene's relief efforts, be wary of scammers taking advantage of the urgent event. -
The Illinois High School Association sanctioned girls flag football this year, one of many states to do so amid a national wave of attention for the burgeoning sport. -
Wadee Alfayoumi’s father, Odai Alfayoumi, sat in the front row at the Muslim Community Center in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood, flanked by family, some of whom wiped away tears during the remembrance ceremony. -
Commentary: The City of Cape Girardeau water treatment plant needs significant upgrades and many old water mains across the city need to be replaced. Voters will decide Nov. 5 whether to approve a water bill increase to fund these critical infrastructure needs. -
State Sen. Dave Koehler, a Democrat from Peoria, is seeking a sixth term against Sally Owens, a first-time candidate and small business consultant in Peoria. -
The Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program, or the IAITC, received $647,000 in grants for coalitions serving 88 Illinois counties. -
The Great ShakeOut takes place on October 17 at 10:17 a.m. -
Learn more about our planet and the dynamic forces shaping life here during Earth Science Week at SIU from Oct. 14-19. -
“They’re trying to pit voters against each other,” one Illinois election official said of the threats of disinformation. -
When Michael McClain retired from lobbying in 2015, he told then-House Speaker Madigan he was “at the bridge with my musket standing with and for the Madigan family.” -
A new podcast from member station KCUR showcases the unsung heroes of Kansas City history.
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In Arizona voters will decide whether local law enforcement should have the power to arrest people who cross the state's southern border illegally.
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The German airline barred 128 Jewish passengers from their May 2022 connecting flight based on the alleged misconduct of a few. The U.S. government considers that discrimination; Lufthansa disagrees. -
Walgreens says about a quarter of its stores are unprofitable. Big pharmacy chains are struggling with growing retail competition and lower prescription payouts. -
Watch concerts from Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Juanes, Danny Ocean and much, much more. -
At a town hall in Oaks, Pa., on Monday, Trump ended the Q&A portion to ask the audience to remain and listen to music with him. -
Local election board members in Georgia cannot refuse to certify election results in any scenario, even if they report concerns about fraud or errors, a state judge has ruled. -
'Jamboree' feels scattered and altogether too eager to please. But while the game's a mixed bag, it's still one of the best in the chaotic Nintendo series. -
A pilot program in Alabama will distribute $280,000 from opioid settlement funds to support ‘grandfamilies’ formed to raise kids affected by the opioid epidemic. -
Vice President Harris will discuss her new proposals to win over Black male voters today at a town hall event. And, aid groups fear Israel is starving people in northern Gaza.
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United Nations aid officials and Israeli human rights groups say Israel’s latest offensive in north Gaza forces residents to choose between leaving or starving. Israel allowed in food after Vice President Harris showed concern.
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A trio of economists just won a Nobel prize for their insights into how democratic and other inclusive institutions are critical for a nation’s prosperity. -
A new technique for harvesting geothermal energy being pioneered in Utah has passed a significant milestone: Southern California Edison has contracted for enough of the energy to power 400,000 homes.
