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3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Caleb Williams and the Bears see bigger things in store after making strides under Ben Johnson
“To bring life, to bring joy, to bring excitement, to being a Chicago Bears fan, to be able to cheer for us,” Williams said Monday.
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Jonathan Toews gets standing ovation in return to Chicago with the Winnipeg Jets
Toews waved and patted his heart as he was showered with cheers and chants of “Jonny! Jonny!” during a timeout in the first period. It was his first game at the United Center since he signed with the Jets on July 1.
3 weeks ago in National
The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday
As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection on the slain Black American civil rights icon's legacy.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Catcher J.T. Realmuto and Philadelphia Phillies finalize $45 million, 3-year contract
Catcher J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $45 million, three-year contract on Tuesday. Realmuto gets salaries of $15 million in each of the next three seasons and can earn a maximum $5 million annually in award bonuses.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Sinner’s bid for Australian Open three-peat begins with anticlimactic win
Two sets and just over an hour of tennis wasn't what Jannik Sinner wanted at Rod Laver Arena for the start of his bid for an Australian Open three-peat.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Channing Tatum to bring his dancing, ab-heavy ‘Magic Mike Live’ to New York City
Channing Tatum is bringing the stage spin-off of his wildly successful "Magic Mike" film franchise to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on a show that already generates plenty of heat.
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
Fernando Mendoza lowered his pads into a defender, spun in a full circle, used his hand to keep his balance, then launched himself horizontally and reached the ball over the goal line — an Indiana touchdown and a ready-made poster pic for a title run straight from the movies.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Valentino, designer whose gowns made royals and movie stars feel beautiful, dies at 93
Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of "Valentino red" — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, died Monday. He was 93.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
The Hoosiers toppled Miami 27-21.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Four for the GOP guv ballot
Bailey: Low turnout hurt me in 2022.
3 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
No vote yet on District 186 superintendent selection
A school board member discusses the hiring process for superintendent.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
UPDATE: Earthquake reported southeast of Springfield early Tuesday
Magnitude 3.8 centered near Pana and Taylorville.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Durbin, other politicians take weekend trip to Denmark; Budzinski wants federal focus on domestic issues
Senator says lawmakers tried to assure allies in light of threat to Greenland; Rep. Budzinski says there are too many domestic problems for President Trump to spent time on Greenland and Venezuela.
3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Why bulky winter coats can put kids at risk in car seats
"In a crash, that padding will compress, then cause the straps to get too loose, which could put the child at risk for severe injury."
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
MLK speaker preaches unity
Miss America 2003, Urbana native Erika Harold, is a two-time Republican candidate.
3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Miss Illinois County Fair Queen selected
Phillips described the moment her name was announced as Miss Illinois County Fair Queen as “surreal. I didn’t think my name would even be called,” she said.
3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Heartland Housed works to improve Springfield’s homeless situation
Agency keeps increasing people who leave homelessness, but that's offset somewhat by those entering it.
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Caleb Williams’ ‘ridiculous’ TD pass draws raves from his coach and teammates after Bears’ loss
Chicago, IL (AP) – Caleb Williams’ last throw in regulation was a backpedaling, fourth-down rainbow that landed in Cole Kmet’s…
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Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game
Chicago, IL (AP) – Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay shot knowing glances at each other, then went to work on…
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois Medicaid program faces looming funding crisis due to federal changes
New federal law will restrict a key revenue stream used to pay state’s share of Medicaid costs.
