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Baseball stars shine bright across Illinois

June 17, 2026

Across Illinois, high school baseball and softball teams are celebrating standout players recognized for their skills this season. Two seniors from different schools made headlines by earning first-team All-State honors in Class 1A. Johnathon Stunkel from Putnam County dominated at bat with a . 438

art

Dance Show Gives Students a Voice

June 15, 2026

The curtains lift and the stage lights glow. 28 dancers step onto the floor, ready to perform pieces that were written by their own classmates. The show is called “Room to Dance, ” and it takes place each year at Santa Fe College’s Fine Arts Hall. Students who take a course called Dance Composit

entertainment

Indiana Jones Stumbles Into Space

June 15, 2026

In 2008, fans lined up expecting another trip through dusty tombs and Nazi chases. Instead, Indiana Jones jumped into a world of glowing skulls and wormholes. The change came from George Lucas, who wanted to ride the 1950s UFO wave. Spielberg pushed back hard, calling the idea too far from the origi

business

Paramount Expands Into Games While Its News Arm Faces Shake‑Ups

June 6, 2026

Paramount recently opened a new video‑game studio, aiming to bring its famous movies and shows into interactive media. The company plans to combine its existing gaming teams with its vast library of characters and stories, a shift that investors didn’t cheer for; shares fell about four percent at th

crime

Big Names, Small Favor: How a Food Tycoon Helped Jeffrey Epstein

June 6, 2026

In 2012, a hot dog order sparked a connection that lasted years. Jeffrey Epstein, known for his wealth and controversial ties, once needed a simple favor: a delivery of his favorite hot dogs from Manhattan to his ranch in New Mexico. The man who handled this odd request? A powerful figure in the res

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A New Museum in LA Lets Fans Dive Into Star Wars and More

June 2, 2026

The long‑awaited Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles will open on Sept. 22, offering visitors a chance to step into a world where famous Star Wars vehicles and other iconic pieces are on display. Instead of following the usual order, this rewrite starts by highlighting that the museum will

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From penniless to in-demand: How two creators said no to a big payday

May 24, 2026

Back in the 1990s, two aspiring writers, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, moved to Los Angeles with nothing but ambition and used clothes. For half a decade, they struggled just to survive, with Stone sometimes sleeping on a pile of dirty clothes because he couldn’t afford a bed. Success seemed far off,

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Star Wars Comes Back to the Big Screen

May 17, 2026

A new movie called The Mandalorian and Grogu will open in theaters on May 22, 2026. It follows the adventures of Din Djarin and his child after three seasons on Disney+. This is the first new Star Wars film in theaters since 2019. The head of Lucasfilm, Dave Filoni, talked about how the fra

celebrities

Celebrities Turning a Year Older on May 14th

May 15, 2026

George Lucas, the mind behind iconic films, celebrates his 82nd birthday today. Sofia Coppola, known for her distinct directorial style, turns 55 and has also produced memorable music videos. Tim Roth marks 65 years of life, a milestone that comes after directing his own film in the late 1990s

celebrities

Surprise Health Check‑In Shakes Up Ted Danson’s Routine

May 14, 2026

Ted Danson, who is 78 years old, recently shared that he had a sudden health issue during an episode of his podcast “Where Everybody Knows Your Name. ” He didn’t give many details but said he’s now back to full health. The actor described the experience as a wake‑up call that reminded him how fra