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3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Farm Progress Show takes over Decatur this week
Everything from tractors and seed, to NASCAR drivers and politicians, will be at the Farm Progress Show.
3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Bloomington man arrested for allegedly killing unborn child
The suspect has been arrested; the investigation is ongoing.
3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Trees planted in 1970s will die after damage inflicted by people
The damage will result in thousands of dollars in damages and an environmental impact.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
The Latest: Trump plans crime crackdown in Chicago similar to DC
“When we’re ready, we’ll go in and straighten out Chicago, just like we did D.C.,” Trump said in the Oval Office.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
The fall’s 10 most anticipated books, from Pynchon to (Priscilla) Presley
Fall books mean more than literary fiction. The top releases this season range from a fairy tale newly told to memoirs about a famous writer's indomitable mother and life after marriage to a famous rock star.
3 weeks ago in National
Texas Republicans aim for final passage of redistricting after California Democrats’ counterpunch
Texas Republicans were aiming Friday to give final passage to an unprecedented mid-decade redraw of the state's congressional map and send it to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for final approval ahead of the 2026 elections.
3 weeks ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Two new abortion laws in IL
Medication abortions at student health centers and protections for abortion providers are in the legislation, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed Friday at UIUC.
3 weeks ago in National
Trump says he’ll keep extending TikTok shutdown deadline
President Donald Trump is calling national security and privacy concerns related to TikTok and its Chinese parent company "highly overrated" and said Friday he'll keep extending the deadline for the popular video-sharing platform until there's a buyer.
3 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
D-186 ASL curriculum is on hold
Some vacancies remain in Springfield Public Schools.
3 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Lincoln Land Community College president to retire
Charlotte Warren, Ph.D. will serve until June, 2026
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Lil Nas X jailed on suspicion of charging at police on LA street where he walked nearly naked
Rapper Lil Nas X was arrested and briefly taken to a hospital for a suspected overdose Thursday after Los Angeles police say he charged at officers responding to a report of a naked man walking on a busy boulevard.
3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
State touts consecutive months of metro area job gains, including in Springfield
The Springfield area has seen 21 consecutive months of job growth, according to the state.
3 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois launches streamlined college admissions to boost in-state enrollment
The program eliminates traditional barriers such as lengthy applications and costly fees, which can range from $30 to over $200.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Pritzker signs law expanding lawsuit protections for Illinois news media
Measure was spurred by former official’s lawsuit against Chicago Sun-Times.
3 weeks ago in Sports
How MLB’s upcoming deals will change how you watch out-of-market, Sunday night and Wild Card games
According to people familiar with negotiations, ESPN is nearing a deal to distribute out-of-market games while NBC/Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV are in talks for regular-season packages, the Wild Card round and the Home Run Derby.
3 weeks ago in World
Famine grips Gaza’s largest city and is likely to spread, authority on food crises says
The world's leading authority on food crises said Friday the Gaza Strip's largest city is gripped by famine, and that it is likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
NASCAR’s 2026 schedule shake-up: New street race, Chicagoland’s return, and more
NASCAR will go back to the Chicagoland Raceway after a few years of a street race in downtown Chicago.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Northwestern reaches settlement with football coach who was fired amid hazing scandal
Fitzgerald denied wrongdoing and sued for $130 million.
3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Insurance industry opposes regulation, blames inflation, climate change for rate hikes
Pritzker called for legislation following State Farm’s 27% homeowners rate hike.
3 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
A dozen internal possibilities to succeed Gill as D-186 superintendent
At least twelve district employees hold a superintendent's endorsement.
