4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Apple TV+ extends its deal to be the exclusive streaming home for ‘Peanuts’ until 2030

The new extension — building on a partnership between WildBrain, Peanuts Worldwide and Lee Mendelson Film Productions — includes the classic "Peanuts" library, as well as plans for more new original series and specials.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Investigators to review the 2005 shooting death of Hunter S. Thompson, which was ruled a suicide

Investigators are committed to answering any "lingering questions" surrounding his death, Sheriff Michael Buglione said.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Anderson’s Dior womenswear debut is a montage of ideas, but not a ‘New Look’

All eyes were on Jonathan Anderson — the Northern Irish designer who has already transformed Loewe into a global powerhouse of wit and craft — as he unveiled his first Dior womenswear collection on Wednesday.

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

Crime of the Week: Help needed solving pizza restaurant burglary

Glass window shattered, with the suspect stealing food from a cooler.

4 weeks ago in Features

A postman, his family, and a chair: Van Gogh museum’s surprising reunion exhibition

Portraits from the late 1880s of the expansively bearded postman Joseph Roulin, his wife, two sons and baby daughter have been brought together for an exhibition titled "Van Gogh and the Roulins. Together Again at Last."

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

Illinois High School Football Poll

Here's the latest high school football polls in Illinois.

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

Lincoln Home site closed until further notice amid government shutdown

Closure is until further notice.

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

Illinois linebacker Kenenna Odeluga named to Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year watch list

Senior standout recognized for leadership, service, and academic excellence on and off the field.

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

Illinois Housing Development Authority Awards $2 Million to Habitat for Humanity to expand homeownership opportunities

The fund provides down payment assistance in the form of forgivable grants.

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

State school performance stabilizing, says report

"Academic proficiency remains stubbornly low," said Advance Illinois president Robin Steans.

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

A final measure of dignity

Camp Butler honors unaccompanied, unclaimed veterans.

4 weeks ago in World

Hurricane Imelda rumbles toward Bermuda as airport, schools and government offices close

Hurricane Imelda barreled toward Bermuda on Wednesday as forecasters warned that it could swipe past the tiny British territory as a Category 2 storm.

4 weeks ago in National

What happens now that a government shutdown is underway

Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for funding the government.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets go on sale amid high demand and many uncertainties

Not even half of the spots in the 48-team field have been claimed. The schedule of matches won't be finalized until December. And other than host nations U.S., Canada and Mexico, nobody has any idea where or when they'll be playing.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Roger Federer leads the 2026 nominees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Roger Federer leads the list of nominees announced Wednesday for the International Tennis Hall of Fame's class of 2026. He was the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles and ushered in an era of unprecedented greatness with younger rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is almost here. Here’s what to know

Lights, camera, action. Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," arrives Friday. Are you ready for it?

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

World’s grain buyers eyeball IL assets

"To be blunt, it's a pretty tough mission right now" with tariffs, says ag director Jerry Costello.

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

Behl: No contact with ICE

Things have gotten out of hand near my hometown, says Purchase.

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

Budzinski sends letter to Wyndham owner, seeking answers

"Today, Springfield's skyline centerpiece stands dark, boarded, and blighted – an eyesore in the heart of our capital city," Budzinski wrote.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Tarik Skubal’s 14 strikeouts propel Tigers past Guardians in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

Tarik Skubal tied Detroit's postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series.