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New map celebrates Route 66 in Illinois

"The new Route 66 map is a must for enthusiasts and road trippers celebrating 100th anniversary of the Mother Road."

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

Budzinski and Manar spotlight Illinois’ biomanufacturing future

Lawmakers discuss new markets for farmers, workforce opportunities, and the impact of the iFAB Tech Hub on Central Illinois’ economy.

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Illinois Lottery player wins $536 million Mega Millions jackpot

One online lottery player won the grand prize, while another won $5 million.

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Business coalition warns against phasing out use of natural gas in Illinois

Group petitions ICC to end workshops studying the future of gas in the state.

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Illinois officials say the state is mostly insulated from Trump’s election threats

Federal rhetoric about election intervention hasn't yet translated into concrete action, election officials say.

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Senate advances bills requiring more insurance for boaters, protections for mobile ID users

The Illinois Senate faces a Friday deadline to move bills out of committee for consideration on the floor.

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White Sox catcher Kyle Teel expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks with right hamstring strain

Teel, 24, injured his hamstring playing for Italy during its 8-6 upset of the U.S. on Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic.

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Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois

In Kankakee, the storms produced exceptionally large hail, ranging from 3 to 5 inches (7.6 to 12.7 centimeters) in diameter.

3 weeks ago in Sports

PWHL to reach national US TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit

The Professional Women's Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the United States. The league announced that its neutral-site game at Detroit on March 28 between the New York Sirens and Montreal Victoire will be the first accessible to a national U.S. television audience.

3 weeks ago in World

Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war

With no clear end in sight, the war with Iran is sending oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide on Thursday.

3 weeks ago in National

Epstein’s longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties

House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling financial portfolio on Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world's wealthiest men.

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

Call to revamp higher ed funding

Proposal would address lower birth rate.

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Person rescued from balcony of apartment fire in Springfield

Springfield firefighters were called to the 400 block of Durkin Dr. around 1:15 p.m. Wednesday. 

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IL plan could help municipalities lower speed limits in urban areas

The Active Transportation Alliance said some of the most dangerous roadways are run by IDOT, and this bill would not impact them.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Oscars preview: Producers tease ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’ celebrations

The producers behind the 98th Academy Awards have set out to celebrate not just the hit song "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters", but the cultural phenomenon of the film itself. That logic is why the only other nominated song that will get a moment on the broadcast is "I Lied to You," from "Sinners," a blockbuster hit and the most-nominated film of all time.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Shakira says she feels like she’s just getting started. A Rock Hall nomination begs to differ

Shakira is on her way to drop her son off at flag football practice. It's an ordinary experience for a mother who, in the not-so-recent past, has been at the center of some pretty extraordinary circumstances.

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IHSA boys state basketball tournament returns to Champaign this week

More than 34,000 fans expected as 16 teams compete at State Farm Center March 12–14.

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Former Pillsbury plant part of new exhibit at ALPLM

The plant opened in 1930 and closed in 2001.

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Ball-Chatham Schools receive new sensory technology in elementary schools

The panels are installed in each of the schools' calming rooms.

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

Crime of the Week: Help needed solving Illiopolis burglary

$1,000 worth of tools stolen from a job site.