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US Navy faces its most intense combat since World War II against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels
Already fierce, the Iran-backed rebel will likely intensify their attacks — putting U.S. sailors, their allies and commercial vessels at more risk.
Stores are more subdued in observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ people see a silver lining in that
With Pride Month in full gear, U.S. shoppers can find the usual merchandise many stores stock for the June celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and rights. But analysts and advocates say the marketing is toned down compared to previous years, and at some chains, there’s no trace of Pride at all. Th…
‘Fffaaaro, fffaaaro’: How do cicadas make their signature sound so eerie and amazingly loud?
Hear that? What stands out during a cicada invasion is the sound: A “kind of symphony,” oneentomologist says.
Mosquito-fighting drone takes flight in South Florida, a ‘huge difference’ to keep insects at bay
The CDC calls mosquitoes the “world’s deadliest animal” because the diseases they transmit kill more than 700,000 people worldwide every year. These spray-toting drones could be a game-changer.
Presidential election a prime target for foreign disinformation, intelligence officials say
Lawmakers from both parties voicedworries about the nation's preparedness for foreign disinformation during the presidential election and the corrosive impact it has on voter confidence in democratic institutions.
Glancing Back for June 16: Mattoon theater safe dynamited
Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.
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Chinese history buff scores 4 books of military secrets for under $1. Security agents were not amused
Better than your average thrift store find, the accidentally discarded trove of military secrets drew a rapid response from state security agents.
Indiana Republicans upset Mike Braun’s choice for lieutenant governor, backing far-right pick
Indiana Republicans have rejected Sen. Mike Braun’s choice for lieutenant governor, instead nominating a podcasting pastor with far-right views to be his running mate. Braun, who is leaving the Senate, endorsed state Rep. Julie McGuire for his running mate when he became the GOP nominee for governor. Indiana delegates usually back the nominee’s chosen running mate without a challenge. But during Saturday’s state Republican Party convention, party delegates instead chose pastor Micah Beckwith over McGuire. Beckwith promotes uncompromising positions on abortion, gender and sexuality and cohosts his “Jesus, Sex and Politics” podcast. He lobbied delegates for a year to win the nomination.
8 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza in deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months
The attack was likely to fuel calls for a cease-fire by Israeli protesters.
Rare drug-resistant flu variant identified in the US, CDC says
Influenza viruses are constantly changing, but a variant detected in the U.S. has two concerning mutations that could lower the effectiveness ofTamiflu treatment, health officials say.
Rescued Israeli hostage calls for deal to bring the rest back
An Israeli group representing the families of hostages held in Gaza released a video message Saturday from one of the captives who was rescued from Hamas a week ago.
Think cicadas are weird? Check out superfans, who eat the bugs, use them in art and even striptease
The periodical cicadas that have blanketed parts of the American Midwest this spring are strange creatures, but they have nothing on some of their superfans. There's the woman who has taken more than 4,600 photos of them in her backyard and treats them almost like children. There's the New York chef who collects them for cooking, including tempura cicada. There's the Wisconsin artist who incorporates the hardy insects into her work. But the capper might be an Ohio architecture professor who worked up a kind of cicada striptease that has her bursting out of a cardboard costume as a red-eyed, adult nymph.
Indiana GOP delegates deny Braun’s choice and Trump’s preference, nominating far-right pastor for lieutenant governor
Indiana GOP delegates deny Braun’s choice and Trump’s preference, nominating far-right pastor for lieutenant governor.
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Read through the obituaries published in Journal Gazette/Times-Courier
Read through the obituaries published in Journal Gazette/Times-Courier
Charleston Elks Flag Day event honors those who fly 'Stars and Stripes'
The Charleston Elks Lodge's Flag Day ceremony honored approximately 30 individuals and organizations for flying "The Stars and Stripes."
Ford Tr-Motor offering flights at Coles County airport
Paid flights on a 1929 Ford Tri-Motor passenger airplane will continue being offered from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 at the Coles County Memorial Airport.
Lincoln residents plead with officials not to move prison: 'You're gonna destroy my hometown'
Lincoln residents, most wearing green shirts with the message “Logan CC belongs in Logan County,” urged the Illinois Department of Corrections not to move the prison to suburban Chicago.
Chicago begins evicting entire migrant families from city shelters
In mid-March, Johnson’s administration began enforcing a limit of 60 days for migrants to stay at city shelters. Families with children had been given extensions to ease disruptions.
Northern Cheyenne woman promotes healing, justice in Sand Creek reckoning events
Cinnamon Kills First will never forget the first time she visitedthe Sand Creek Massacre site in Colorado.
CHICAGO — Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $700 million — including $29 million to Illinois — as part of a multistate settlement over allegations that the company misled consumers about the safety of some of its talc powder products, including baby powder and body powder.
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Symptom detective: Is it allergies or the common cold?
Get Healthy.Need an easy way to tell whether allergies or a cold has you down? Here’s how to evaluate your symptoms.
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A dilly of a trend: Why everyone’s talking about pickleball
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Critical reasons to stay up to date on tetanus shots
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Anxiety vs. depression: What’s the difference?
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Of beans and burgers: How much protein do you really need?
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Crime
Hervey City tow boss killed over towing fee, police say
He got into an argument with angry driver who pulled a gun, police say.
The sun setting on Hanlon's time in Shelby County
The controversial Shelby County state's attorney will leave office Friday. But his stormy legacy of legal action lingers on.
Cops warn against fake cops scam
State Police say victims are getting calls from someone phishing for personal information and claiming to be a state cop.
U.S. attorney confirms retrial will be sought in 'difficult public corruption case' of Joseph Bongiovanni
In her first public comment since Friday's partial verdict in the high-profile Joseph Bongiovanni trial, U.S. Attorney Trini Ross said Monday that federal prosecutors are ready to retry the former federal agent on unresolved bribery and corruption charges.
Politics
Lincoln residents plead with officials not to move prison: 'You're gonna destroy my hometown'
Lincoln residents, most wearing green shirts with the message “Logan CC belongs in Logan County,” urged the Illinois Department of Corrections not to move the prison to suburban Chicago.
Illinois elections board urged to dismiss complaint that Bailey illegally coordinated in '22 campaign
SPRINGFIELD — A hearing officer is recommending the Illinois State Board of Elections dismiss a complaint that alleged conservative radio host and political operative Dan Proft illegally coordinated with former Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey during his 2022 campaign for governor.
Illinois child tax credit: Who gets it, and how much is it?
The credit is available to Illinoisans with children under age 12 who qualify for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC.
Senators blast health and law enforcement officials over illegal e-cigarettes used by teens
"These illegal products, clearly designed for children by their flavors, are being sold in the shadow of FDA's building," said Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin. "How is that allowed to happen?"
