,America’s 250th anniversary isn’t just a milestone — it’s an experience you can explore firsthand. Across Illinois, and right here in Central Illinois, historic homes, courthouses, museums, college campuses, downtown districts, and memorials offer a glimpse into the stories that shaped our nation and our communities.
Follow the trail of presidential history in Springfield, Galena, Dixon, Tampico, Eureka, and Chicago — or start closer to home with historic sites in Champaign, Urbana, Mahomet, Monticello, Rantoul, and Danville.
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Awkwafina was feeling under the weather recently and decided she was going to make soup. And that startled her because she hasn't always been the kind of person who made soup.
Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.
Cristiano Ronaldo won't play for Portugal anymore, ending on Thursday a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record.
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to stream the show and where you can see music's biggest stars walking the red carpet.
Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand faces a "significant" prison term when he is sentenced Monday. He had been free on bail but was taken into custody.
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