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Illinois’ Democratic candidates for governor pressed on how high they would raise taxes

CHICAGO (Illinois News Network) -- Illinois’ Democratic candidates for governor were pressed Friday on how high they would raise taxes. Nearly all of them have said they would push for a graduated income tax, where people and businesses that make more money pay a higher rate. The six candidates sat before the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board Friday morning, where they were questioned about how high they would make the rates. J.B. Pritzker, billionaire and heir to the Hyatt hotel fortunes, wouldn’t commit. […]

todayJanuary 20, 2018 47

Entertainment

Dave Matthews Band announces new album, summer tour

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (UPI) -- The Dave Matthews Band have announced a new album and a North American summer tour set for 2018. The album, the group's ninth studio album overall and first since 2012's Away From The World, does not yet have a title. "The band is currently putting the finishing touches on the album," the Dave Matthews Band said in a statement. The tour is set to begin on May 18 at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas, before wrapping up Sept. […]

todayJanuary 19, 2018 49

Decision 2018

Late Show with Stephen Colbert to air live after State of the Union address

NEW YORK (UPI) -- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will broadcast live following U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address Jan. 30, CBS announced. Guests for the episode will include Tommy Vietor, Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett; the hosts of Pod Save America; and Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson of 2 Dope Queens. Chris Stapleton will be the night's musical guest. The last live broadcast of the program aired Feb. 28, 2017, after Trump's address to a joint session of Congress.

todayJanuary 19, 2018 40

Business News

Starz working on a series set in the John Wick universe

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Starz is developing The Continental, a Chris Collins-penned drama connected to Keanu Reeves' John Wick film franchise. The possible series would focus on a hotel that serves as a refuge for assassins in a "hyper-real version of Los Angeles." Collins would serve as showrunner if the pilot gets picked up and Reeves is on board as a producer, but the cable network did not say if he is expected to act in the project. No casting has been announced yet. Chad Stahelski […]

todayJanuary 15, 2018 61

Entertainment

Cranberries frontwoman Dolores O’Riordan dead at 46

LONDON (UPI) -- Dolores O'Riordan, lead singer of the Irish rock band The Cranberries, has died in London, her publicist said Monday. She was 46. Her representative told the BBC in a statement the musician was in the British capital "for a short recording session." "No further details are available at this time," the statement said. "Family members are devastated to hear the breaking news and have requested privacy at this very difficult time." The band is known for its hit 1990s songs […]

todayJanuary 15, 2018 37

Entertainment

Alabama wins national football title in overtime against Georgia

ATLANTA (UPI) -- Nick Saban made a quarterback switch at halftime and Alabama has its fifth national championship in nine years thanks to wild overtime victory. Tua Tagovailoa hit fellow freshman DeVonta Smith for a 41-yard touchdown pass as Alabama rallied from a 13-point deficit in the third quarter for a 26-23 victory over stunned Georgia on Monday night in the College Football Playoff Championship Game. Rodrigo Blankenship kicked a 51-yard field to start overtime, but Tagovailoa, who had replaced starter Jalen […]

todayJanuary 9, 2018 91

Business & Lifestyle

ESPN fires analysts Donovan McNabb, Eric Davis

BRISTOL, Ct. (UPI) -- Former NFL players Donovan McNabb and Eric Davis were fired by ESPN following an investigation of sexual misconduct allegations while the pair worked for the NFL Network. "They are no longer working for us," ESPN said in a statement released Saturday. McNabb and Davis were among those named in a lawsuit by former NFL Network employee Jami Cantor, who sued NFL Enterprises in Los Angeles Superior Court in October. The NFL Network announced on Dec. 12 that they were suspending Pro Football Hall […]

todayJanuary 7, 2018 31

Entertainment

Britney Spears thanks fan as four-year Las Vegas residency concludes

LAS VEGAS (UPI) -- Pop music icon Britney Spears wrapped up her long-term, Las Vegas residency and some of her final concert aired on ABC as part of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest. "I just want to say thank you to the #PieceOfMe cast and crew, the city of Las Vegas, and all of the fans who came out to sing, dance and party!! What an incredible four years!! Love you all!!" she tweeted Sunday evening. "Tonight is the night! Saying goodbye both […]

todayJanuary 2, 2018 74

Decision 2017

Youngest elected official, former pro wrestler turned gubernatorial candidate among top 17 Illinoisans to remember in 2017

CHICAGO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- An 18-year-old high school senior who became the youngest elected official for a local office and a former professional wrestler turned Libertarian gubernatorial candidate have earned a spot on the top 17 Illinoisans to remember from the year 2017. The compiled list by Patch Illinois editor Tim Moran highlights 17 key Illinoisans who made the news cycles this year. One of the selections, Jake Leahy, made the news in April becoming the youngest elected official in the […]

todayDecember 30, 2017 189

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