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

Thousands more Illinoisans with disabilities now have access to savings accounts

ABLE accounts allow people to save more money that can be used for their care.

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

Illinois abortion clinics gain renewed support despite Republican, pro-life pushback

Abortion access is strengthened through independent clinics, recent funding measures.

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

Illinois Supreme Court weighs challenge to state gun restriction

Appeal challenges law prohibiting nonviolent felons from possessing firearms.

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

Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it’s time to scrap its tax breaks

In Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker last month called for a two-year “pause” on data center tax breaks, citing rising household electric bills.

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

Progressive states revive push to tax the rich as wealth disparity deepens across the US

The Illinois Statehouse so far has not moved on imposing a millionaire tax

3 weeks ago in Sports

Bam! Heat’s Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history

Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books. Adebayo scored 83 points, setting league marks for free throws made and attempted in a game for the Miami Heat in a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advance

Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic.

3 weeks ago in Sports

MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches

It was the most debated play of the year in Major League Baseball, perhaps the most dissected and discussed sequence in World Series history. Should Isiah Kiner-Falefa have taken a bigger lead? Why did the third base coach draw a line in the dirt right there? What if IKF sprinted to the plate instead of sliding?

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say

U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn't mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building's plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.

3 weeks ago in National

2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in

Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.

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

City is a step closer to buying this $445,000 armored truck

Williams wants budget cuts for all departments.

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

Hottest Marches in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Marches in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

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

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

Several tornadoes formed across northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana, but the exact number won’t be available until officials conduct damage surveys.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Howie — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Howie is an "oversized tabby lovebug."

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Duck — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

The shelter is full, and Duck needs a good home!

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

Nikki: Why are we in Iran?

Also: she hates negative ads, though they seem to work.

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

Rise in gas prices squeezing drivers and gas station owners

"I figured it was going to go up because of the war."

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

Responding to federal threat, legislation would protect Illinois waterways

The urgency comes as the Trump administration looks to roll back federal protections for some ‘seasonal’ waters that can temporarily dry up.

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

Biotechnology company to invest $1.5 billion in Illinois plasma-processing plan

‘We aren’t just celebrating jobs and buildings,’ state senator says.

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

Chicago Bears agree to deals with safety Coby Bryant, LB Devin Bush Jr., AP sources say

The 26-year-old Bryant — named after the Los Angeles Lakers great — was a key part of a defense that allowed the fewest points in the NFL and helped Seattle win its second Super Bowl championship last season.