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

Winds, blizzards and triple-digit heat put over half of the US in the path of extreme weather

Blizzard conditions continued in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes on Monday after the storm walloped parts of Wisconsin and Michigan with several feet of snow.

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Blackhawks agree to a 3-year contract with forward prospect Sacha Boisvert

Boisvert, who turns 20 on Tuesday, could make his NHL debut this week.

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Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown

Flight delays and cancellations piled up Monday at some of the nation’s largest airports, including those in New York, Chicago and Atlanta.

3 weeks ago in Business, Food Scene, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Vinegar Hill Mall, former Loukinen’s, to be auctioned

Also in business news, good news for pasta lovers.

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

New owner of BUNN: ‘Business as usual’; will be part of company division with ‘operational independence’

BUNN Commercial will become part of Ali Group's 'Welbilt' division.

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

Storm damage reported throughout central Illinois because of Sunday’s severe weather

Lots of gusty winds and other severe weather-related conditions.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘One Battle After Another’ triumphs at 98th Academy Awards in coronation for Paul Thomas Anderson

Paul Thomas Anderson, left center, Sara Murphy, right center, and the team from "One Battle After Another" accept the award for best picture during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

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

Sheriff hopes for full term, while former deputy hopes to replace her

Challenger hopes rank-and-file cops carry him.

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Illinois women earn #7 seed in NCAA Tournament

Illini will face Colorado in Nashville as program returns to tournament for second straight year.

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Illinois men’s basketball is headed back to the Big Dance for the sixth straight season

Illinois enters the tournament with a 24–8 overall record but has dropped five of its last nine games.

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

Springfield father speaks out after young daughter attacked on school bus

"[They'd say things like] You're ugly. You don't know nothing. You shouldn't be here. You should be at a special-ed school. And more like mean words," Aleisha said.

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

Nokomis schools closed due to storm damage

According to the Montgomery County Emergency Services Agency, severe weather caused damage in the eastern and southern parts of the county.

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

Two Republicans take on Miller in primary

Judy Bowlby and Ryan Tebrugge join incumbent on 15th CD ballot.

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

Like you, your CPAP needs some TLC

Parts of a CPAP need to be cleaned daily, if possible.

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

Tornadoes, hail, rain, wind, snow, blizzard all possible in Central Illinois Sunday

"Every type of weather you could possibly think of is happening."

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

The math of March Madness

UI prof digs into a "cornucopia" of numbers.

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

Choppy waters ahead for finances, construction in District 186?

More borrowing and delayed construction are possible as board members squabble.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.