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

Sale of Illinois newspapers puts new state law to the test

Illinois law requires media companies to provide four months of notice before sale

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

As immigration arrests spike in Chicago, activists escalate tactics to fight back

“We will not back down,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted Thursday on X, recirculating dramatic footage of arrests at a suburban Chicago home days earlier.

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

Crime of the Week: Help needed solving Springfield shooting

Looking for suspects in August 4 shooting.

3 weeks ago in Business, History, Local, Video, ZZZ App Top Stories

The beginning of the end: Smokestack comes down as first part of Pillsbury demolition begins

The Pillsbury factory, once a bustling center of food production, played a crucial role in the city's industrial history.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Clayton Kershaw to retire after 18 seasons with Dodgers, making final start Friday

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will retire at the end of this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining credit

The Platinum Card is getting shinier and pricier. American Express' latest update to its high-end Platinum Card, unveiled Thursday, comes with a lot more perks, including a $400 credit for dining out, and a lofty annual fee of $895.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Kimmel’s future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments

Jimmy Kimmel's television future hung in the balance Thursday after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host's comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, leaving the network's parent company to decide whether supporting him is worth the risk to its business.

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

Pritzker to MSNBC: Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel is ‘dangerous’

"Everybody should be saying that ABC should reverse their decision," said Pritzker. 

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

Challenger: U.S. Rep. Mary Miller is too conservative for central Illinois

Judy Bowlby of Dawson: More people are like me: moderate.

3 weeks ago in Education, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Head of SIU Med to retire next year

Dr. Jerry Kruse will retire "on or about August 31, 2026."

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

Illinois to issue its own vaccine guidelines

Pritzker issues executive order in response to shakeups at CDC.

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

Lawsuit leads to release of federal funding for EV chargers in Illinois

Attorney general sued for release of grant funding allocated by Biden-era law.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Clinton woman killed in DeWitt County crash identified

Schmidt was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:05 p.m. 

3 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Beni Harmony: WICS is trying to silence me

"Thank you for pushing the story out there and telling the truth. That's all Charlie would have wanted."

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

Pillsbury demolition begins Thursday at 10am — for real this time

"The big crane and wrecking ball are ready to go!"

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

Sally Turner named Legislator of the Year by organization

IACVAC cited Turner's legislative work, particularly Senate Bill 39 which made veteran housing more affordable, that improves the lives of veterans statewide, according to the release. 

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

‘We are not backing down’: Feds ramp up immigration raids in Chicago area

President renews speculation on sending National Guard to the city as well

3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Drivers urged to slow down and stay alert during harvest

Drivers can expect to see more farm equipment traveling between the fields in the weeks ahead.

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

Oversight panel objects to new Illinois prison mail policy

Lawmakers accuse DOC of moving too slowly, poor communications.

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

First West Nile-Related Death reported in Cook County

Lab testing has confirmed that West Nile virus was a factor in the resident's death.