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4 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Trump gives disaster declarations to Alaska and others but denies Illinois, Vermont and Maryland
Approvals fell mostly along party lines.
4 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Standoff ends safely in U of I’s Campustown area
A home was surrounded in the area. It's not yet clear why.
4 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois hosts conference on combatting hate and protecting human rights
State leaders and experts gather in Champaign to build a roadmap for countering hate, promoting inclusivity, and strengthening democracy.
4 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
$3 million prize won in Mega Millions drawing
“Just last month, we sold a $10,000 winning scratch-off ticket, and now this — a $3 million winner,” said Melissa Motroni of Bull Valley Trio.
4 days ago in Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois Humanities and Illinois Arts Council organize first statewide convening
The gathering is intended to initiate innovation and deepen awareness about how critical arts, culture, and humanities are for society.
4 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Fate of Illinois’ first-in-the-nation credit card ‘swipe fee’ ban awaits judge’s ruling
2024 law’s implementation already delayed until 2026; court arguments heard this week.
4 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Pritzker forms independent commission to document misconduct of federal agents
The Illinois Accountability Commission will seek public input of misconduct by federal agents.
4 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
New teachers union leaders in Illinois call for tax shift to fund K-12, higher education
CTU president Stacy Davis Gates elected to lead new team at statewide teachers union.
4 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Grayson trial: Autopsy photos shown to jury, and when is an expert witness not an expert?
A number of witnesses on day two of testimony, and a potentially heartfelt moment inside the courtroom.
4 days ago in National
Trump backs off planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after talking to the mayor
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's backing off a planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after speaking to the mayor, as protesters gathered outside a U.S. Coast Guard base where they were located.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons make the case for the wild ride that is ‘Bugonia’
"Bugonia" arrives in select theaters this weekend on a wave of good buzz and reviews after premiering at the Venice Film Festival. But it's also coming into a theatrical marketplace that has been, at best, tough on art films and awards hopefuls, no matter how starry or well-reviewed.
4 days ago in Sports
Rookie Trey Yesasave to start World Series opener for Blue Jays, just his 7th big league game
Rookie Trey Yesasave will start Friday night's World Series opener for the Toronto Blue Jays against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Blake Snell, giving the 22-year-old more postseason starts than career regular-season outings.
4 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Governor: Hold ICE accountable
Top job is "creating a public record of the abuses."
5 days ago in IL State News, Local, National
Massey Commission prepares to sunset
"Leaders do not always have a title."
5 days ago in National
Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists
The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees
Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads' David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators.
5 days ago in Entertainment
A new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley want to tell you a story
The legacy of Harry Potter might have been clouded by headlines surrounding Rowling's comments on gender and opposition to trans rights, but it hasn't stopped production on new projects set in the wizarding universe.
5 days ago in Sports, Trending
Miami Heat’s Rozier, Trail Blazers’ Billups arrested in federal gambling probe, sources say
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.
5 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Sean Grayson Trial: Day 4 Blog
Check back here for updates on the second day of witness testimony.
5 days ago in IL State News, Local, National
UPDATE: 4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash, campaign says
Two of Bailey’s grandchildren also were killed, Bailey’s campaign said in a statement Thursday.



















