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

No. 3 Michigan looks to repeat as Big Ten Tournament champion with bigger goals on horizon

Michigan, No. 8 Michigan State, No. 9 Illinois and No. 11 Nebraska earned byes through the first three rounds and will begin play in the quarterfinals on Friday.

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

Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg and Dusty May and Illinois’ Keaton Wagler take top AP All-Big Ten honors

Illinois' Keaton Wagler was the unanimous choice for freshman of the year in voting by a panel of 16 media members who cover the Big Ten.

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

UPDATE: Storms and tornadoes possible, but uncertainty remains -NWS

Tornadoes rated EF-3 are possible earlier, then more heavy rain and high winds overnight, says NWS.

4 weeks ago in World

Iranian barrages target Israel and Gulf countries as US warns Iran of ‘most intense day of strikes’

Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war started by Israel and the United States that has rattled world markets and shows no signs of a letup.

4 weeks ago in National

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro Mark Ballas leaps back to Broadway in ‘Chicago’

Mark Ballas is returning to Broadway in "Chicago" and the "Dancing with the Stars" pro will be reuniting with an old friend. Ballas, playing slippery lawyer Billy Flynn starting April 6, will share the stage with his Roxie, Whitney Leavitt, the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star who was his dancing partner on "Dancing with the Stars" last year.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Inside the numbers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain’s 20-point streak record

Wilt Chamberlain has some NBA records that might never get touched, like the 100-point game, 4,000 points in a season and a 50-point-per-game scoring average. And that means that when he does get caught — in any category — it's a big deal.

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

Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies to answer calls in Moweaqua

"There will be a larger demand on the limited staff I have," said Shelby County Sheriff Brian McReynolds.

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

Springfield couple arrested after young girl tied up, severely beaten

Willie Wardlow III, 32, and Ashley Wardlow, 40, were arrested Sunday and face various charges.

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

Cuts are ahead for District 186

Also - board turns back a proposal to start school during the Illinois State Fair.

4 weeks ago in National

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Tatis’ grand slam, 6 RBIs leads Dominican Republic over Israel 10-and into WBC quarterfinals

Fernando Tatis hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, and the Dominican Republic clinched a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 10-1 win over Israel on Monday in Miami.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Kenneth Walker joins Mahomes in KC and Malik Willis starts QB reset in Miami, AP sources say

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is the new running back for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, Miami settled on Malik Willis for a reset at quarterback and receiver Mike Evans is leaving Tampa Bay after 12 years.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody

Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots outside Rihanna 's gated home, according to authorities and news reports on Monday.

4 weeks ago in National

Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US

Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.

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

NWS: Severe weather an ‘enhanced’ possibility Tuesday

Hail and heavy rain may be the biggest threats.

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

Doctor’s 20-year quest helps baseball star Dick Allen reach the Hall of Fame

Champaign physician Dr. Fletcher turns decades-long advocacy into a book and upcoming documentary about the overlooked slugger and his legacy.

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

Proposal would force insurers to cover seizure detectors

The bill has bipartisan support.

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

Illinois food safety legislation targets heavy metals in baby food, harmful additives

The proposed legislation also addresses certain products, like dyes in processed foods.

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

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month highlights importance of early detection and screening

Medical experts say screenings are especially important because colorectal cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger adults.