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

Report outlines cuts to state EPA’s

Illinois is still hundreds of staffers below its high.

6 days ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Town and Country plans may not be dead

Developer bought MacArthur Blvd. strip mall in 2022.

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

Someone will still want to be paid with a paper check

Comptroller says only about 80 percent of her office's payments are electronic.

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

Regulators strike millions from Ameren, ComEd electric rate hike requests

Consumer advocates say customers should not be on the hook for ‘wasteful’ spending by the utilities.

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

Bears stun Packers 22-16 with improbable rally as Williams finds Moore for winning score in OT

“This is a special group,” coach Ben Johnson said.

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

Illinois State beats Villanova 30-14 to advance to FCS title game against Montana State

The Redbirds (12-4) put an emphatic end to the Wildcats' 11-game win streak and will play Montana State in the title game on Jan. 5 in Nashville, Tenn.

6 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Ways to keep your children healthy this flu season

Preventative measures, over the counter treatments, and keeping things clean could be your best bet against illness.

1 week ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

IDPH releases its first ever alcohol use report

Data has been collected by the Department of Public Health on the percentages of alcohol consumption in Illinois.

1 week ago in Sports

Los Angeles Angels settles lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose

The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement Friday in a lawsuit over the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Judge nixes conviction of one of two men found guilty of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay, ruling that there wasn't enough evidence that the man had a motive to kill the hip-hop luminary.

1 week ago in National

Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation

The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world's most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.

1 week ago in Agriculture, Business, Education, Farm, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

LLCC agriculture professor honored

Bill Harmon was honored by the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education.

1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Why measles vaccines are still vital for community health

Doctor: Rising U.S. cases highlight the importance of MMR vaccination to protect children and communities.

1 week ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois home prices increase in November, available inventory decreases

Many problems persist, according to Illinois REALTORS.

1 week ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Changes in leadership at Growth Corp

President to become CEO, while another employee becomes president.

1 week ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Sheriff’s Office seeks help identifying suspect in gun-related incident near gas station

Man fired a gun outside the store after making a purchase inside.

1 week ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

States faces a choice on whether to embrace Trump’s tax cuts on tips, overtime and more

In some states, the new federal tax breaks will automatically apply to state income taxes unless legislatures opt out.

1 week ago in Sports

LeBron James cites ‘Luka magic’ as Doncic has 45-point triple-double

LeBron James was in awe of "Luka magic" after Luka Doncic had 45 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds in his fifth triple-double of the season in a 143-135 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt welcome their ‘perfect angel girl’

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt have announced the birth of their "perfect angel girl." They took to Instagram on Thursday to herald the Dec. 12 birth of Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson, accompanied by several photos of the couple cradling and caring for their newborn.

1 week ago in World

Spread of famine in Gaza Strip averted but Palestinians there still face starvation, experts say

The spread of famine has been averted in the Gaza Strip, but the situation remains critical with the entire Palestinian territory still facing starvation, the world's leading authority on food crises said Friday.