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2 days ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

IL Ag Director Jerry Costello hopes Congress passes yearlong E15 bill

"Whatever is transported, from food to clothes across the gamut, all the prices go up when fuel prices go up," Costello said.

Student loan

2 days ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Local schools preparing students for new student loan changes

The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA) is a nonprofit that provides free assistance for people with questions about paying for college.

William Compton, Bert Kreischer, Taylor Lewan at The Machine Premiere at the Village Theater on May 25, 2023 in Westwood, CA

2 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Comedian Bert Kreischer to perform at UIS

According to a news release, it's all part of his newly scheduled dates for the ongoing "Permission to Party" World Tour.

2 days ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Woman found dead inside Stonington home

Peters said he cannot release at this time whether any foul play is suspected in Recker's death. 

2 days ago in Trending, World

Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record

With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity.

2 days ago in Sports

Mets to retire Carlos Beltrán’s No. 15 in ceremony before he enters team’s hall of fame on Sept. 19

The New York Mets will retire Carlos Beltrán's No. 15 and he will enter the team's hall of fame before their home game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sept. 19.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Man cleared in the killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay could soon be freed

A man who was convicted and then cleared of killing rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC could be freed within days after a judge granted him $ 1 million bond on Monday.

Ald. Shawn Gregory

2 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

City Council concerned about Turner’s downtown legislation

Williams says he's going to craft a resolution saying that the city should be the primary authority, not any sort of county entity.

2 days ago in Business, History, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Downtown historic buildings changing hands, or ready to

"If anybody has a great idea and wants to put their money where their mouth is, as far as getting some new projects going, there's no shortage of opportunities downtown right now."

2 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

7 years after legalization, final cannabis licensing lawsuit goes to court

Company with perfect application score argues for new license lottery.

Chicag Cubs' Cade Horton pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

2 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Cubs’ Cade Horton placed on 15-day IL, set for tests after leaving 2nd start with forearm discomfort

The Cubs placed Horton on the 15-day injured list with a strained forearm on Sunday , two days after he felt discomfort throwing a pitch. 

FILE - Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) follows the play during a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)

2 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Angel Reese traded from Chicago Sky to Atlanta Dream for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028

The 6-foot-3 Reese averaged 14.1 points and 12.9 rebounds in her two seasons with Chicago, earning All-Star honors each year while finishing as the runner-up for rookie of the year in 2024.

3 days ago in Entertainment

It’s-a-hit: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally

Mixed reviews didn't dissuade mass audiences from buying tickets to the "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," which scored the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood movie.

3 days ago in Religion, World

Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue, but he departed from a tradition of listing the world's woes by name in the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica.

3 days ago in Trending, World

Artemis II astronauts race to set a new distance record from Earth and behold the moon’s far side

With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts raced to set a new distance record Monday from Earth on a lunar fly-around promising magnificent views of the far side never seen before by eye.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset

Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.

3 days ago in Sports

Dodgers and Yankees off to impressive starts, and Ohtani and Judge are just starting to hit

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are off to good starts — and their MVPs are finally starting to hit. Shohei Ohtani hadn't driven in a run until Friday, then homered in that game and again Sunday. He and Aaron Judge each have three straight multihit games.

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6 hours ago in Entertainment

Kevin Hart and Jason Kelce are among the celebrity caddies at Augusta National’s Par 3 Contest

Comedian Kevin Hart captured the mood of the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National when he showed up as Bryson DeChambeau's caddie — and sounded ready to take over the rest of the operation if need be.

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Ketamine Queen’ gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him

A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling "Friends" star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023.

10 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Food Scene, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

There were places to grab and go, but also to sit down and relish a slice of home. The Cozy Dog Drive In — famous for its breaded hot dogs on a stick — has fit both bills since 1949. Inside the dining room in Springfield, Illinois, travelers tell tales of life on the highway.