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A statue of two angels showing the consequences of air pollution is seen with their backs to the Illinois river and the Powerton coal plant. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Gabriel Castilho)

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

After Trump’s EPA’s reversal of landmark climate change ruling, what does it mean for Illinois?

Environmental organizations fear these changes could extend the lives of coal-fired power plants.

Pope Leo XIV arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

White Sox expand plans for giveaway of pope-themed hats

Pope Leo broke Vatican protocol by donning a White Sox cap last year.

Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki looks on from the dugout before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Chicago, Friday, April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Seiya Suzuki returns to Cubs lineup after missing the start of the season with a knee injury

Counsell said he is planning to be “somewhat cautious” with Suzuki for the next week.

3 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

A real buzz about this bill

This could be the official state bee.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.

3 weeks ago in National

Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought

For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.

3 weeks ago in Sports

McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Most popular girl names in the 90s in Illinois

Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for girls of the 1990s in Illinois using data from the Social Security Administration.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Madigan’s high-powered appeals team urges 7th Circuit to overturn speaker’s conviction

Appeals court hears arguments as former speaker nears 6 months in prison.

Three men in Customs and Border Protection uniforms stand on the roof of a Broadview immigration facility taking pictures of the surrounding area on Oct. 9, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

3 weeks ago in Business, Crime, Education, History, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Rental fee limits, detention center regulations among bills to pass House

House lawmakers passed more than 50 bills Wednesday, including a measure going to the governor.

TNR provides a humane method of overpopulation management. When stray cats are left to overpopulate in the wild, infant mortality increases.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Local TNR programs provide humane solution to stray cat overpopulation

TNR, or trap-neuter-return, allows a cat to be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, given an ear tip, and returned to where they were originally trapped.

Brian Grove

3 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Former cop from Taylorville arrested for alleged child porn possession

Police say Grove is a former Secretary of State Police officer, and the husband of a Taylorville Police officer.

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan shouts instructions during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

After Reinsdorf endorsement, Donovan says Bulls’ best interest is the top priority

Donovan has yet to decide on his future, however. The 60-year-old plans to meet with Reinsdorf after the season.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall

The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation for a high-energy, physical live show to be the next telecast host — Pink. The three-time Grammy Award winner will make her debut as MC for the awards on June 7 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall.

3 weeks ago in Sports

76ers say Joel Embiid will have surgery for appendicitis with no timeline for his return

Joel Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery on Thursday in Houston, the Philadelphia 76ers announced. The 76ers are scheduled to play at the Rockets on Thursday night.

Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly, right, helps break ground on a new K-9 training facility in Pawnee, along with Lisa Hennigh, Deputy Director of Construction at the Capital Development Board, and Col. Chris Owen, ISP Division of Patrol.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

For the best boys: State Police breaks ground on new K-9 training facility in Pawnee

The new facility is expected to have larger office space, more training space, and up to 20 kennels in it for dogs who will be staying there.

Stewart -- Animal Protective League Dog of the Week

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Stewart — APL Dog of the Week

"An active guy with lots of energy!"

Rain -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Rain — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

"Fabulously friendly" and would like to be adopted with any of her siblings!

Birdie -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Birdie — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Birdie is a lab mix and loves to play outside!

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Not too long after James Gunn and Peter Safran stepped up to lead DC Studios into the future, they were riffing about Supergirl. The Tom King comic series, "Supergirl: World of Tomorrow" was one of the ideas they were especially excited about, and Gunn had a very specific image in his head.

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Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.

2 days ago in Entertainment

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Josh O'Connor heard a quote once that said that Steven Spielberg was like "the director of every child's imagination." The British actor may not have grown up in a moviegoing family, but he was still very aware the Spielberg thing as a '90s kid. It's just in our psyche, O'Connor told The Associated Press in a recent interview.