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

Pillsbury site demolition to begin Tuesday (or Wednesday), says project leader

Wrecking ball to be assembled Monday, demolition to begin Tuesday or Wednesday.

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

Lawsuits pile up as Illinois lags on reforming tax sale laws

Illinois is the only state that has yet to reform its tax sale laws after the Supreme Court found unconstitutional a process that can cost homeowners their residences.

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

Annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations make adjustments in current political climate

“The fact that the federal government is sending troops as we start these celebrations is an insult,” Illinois state Sen. Karina Villa, a Democrat, said at a news conference. “It is a fear tactic. It’s unforgivable.”

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

US electric grids under pressure from energy-hungry data centers are changing strategy

The governors of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois and Maryland said they worried that it's too unpredictable to provide a permanent solution and that it should at least be accompanied by incentives for data centers to build new power sources and voluntarily reduce electricity use.

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

Anthony Rizzo retires with the Chicago Cubs, nearly catches home run in Wrigley bleachers

“I have one day to really live it up,” Rizzo said.

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

UPDATE: Woman arrested for Springfield stabbing death

Police want the public's help investigating the case.

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

Under emergency rule, Illinois prisons can begin withholding physical mail

Illinois Department of Corrections to scan mail to combat contraband exposure.

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

ICE officer fatally shoots suspect after being dragged by car near Chicago, officials say

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he is aware of the shooting and demanded “a full, factual accounting of what’s happened today to ensure transparency and accountability.”

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

Chicago Sky GM insists star Angel Reese will be on the roster ‘until I hear differently’

The Sky suspended Reese for the first half of a game last week for comments deemed “detrimental to the team.”

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

Illinois Freedom Caucus files articles of impeachment against Pritzker

GOP claims Pritzker made "vile" comments in wake of Charlie Kirk's death.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Commanders’ Wise is out for the season and team believes Ekeler tore his Achilles, AP source says

Washington Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. will miss the rest of the season after having quadriceps surgery, and the team believes running back Austin Ekeler tore his right Achilles tendon in a loss to the Green Bay Packers but is awaiting tests to confirm the severity of that injury, a person with knowledge of the situations told The Associated Press on Friday.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Ego Nwodim leaves ‘Saturday Night Live,’ which adds 5 new cast members

Ego Nwodim is the latest — and perhaps last — high-profile departure from "Saturday Night Live," as the long-running sketch show has seen a cast shakeup ahead of its 51st season.

4 weeks ago in National

Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in US cities

President Donald Trump said Friday he'll send the National Guard to address crime concerns in Memphis, Tennessee, his latest test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities.

4 weeks ago in National

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing became more political, opposed activist’s views, authorities say

A 22-year-old Utah man who was arrested and booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist's provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting, authorities said Friday.

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

Rulings made for, and against, the defense ahead of start of Grayson murder trial

A judge ruled Grayson's previous work history can't be entered into evidence, but also that an alleged history of aggression by Sonya Massey can't be introduced either.

4 weeks ago in Fall Guide

‘9/11 Ride to Remember’ is upcoming

Cars, trucks, motorcycles, spectators all welcome.

4 weeks ago in Fall Guide

‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ walk scheduled for October

Give now, and give generously!

4 weeks ago in Fall Guide

Where to go in September for fun fall events

Fireworks, walks, the Route 66 Mother Road Festival, and more!

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

Two Powerball tickets sold in Illinois win $1 million each in $1.787 billion jackpot drawing

Other Illinoisans also won money during the drawing.

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

GOP ’26: Ted’s in the race

Dabrowski says Illinoisans have "Pritzker fatigue" and should turn to "a Polish guy who speaks pretty good Spanish."