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5 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.

State Sen. Darren Bailey appears at a news conference alongside law enforcement officers during his 2022 campaign for governor. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

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.

A small portion of people who showed up outside the Peoria County Courthouse Wednesday afternoon for a rally after the first day of testimony in the Sonya Massey trial.

5 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Rally-goers dot the Sean Grayson trial landscape

Rally-goers are hoping for a culture of change in Springfield, as well as in Peoria, when it comes to the operation of police departments.

A rally was held Wednesday afternoon outside the Peoria County Courthouse, organized by supporters of Sonya Massey's family.

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

Opening statements, body camera video, and questioning testimony dot day 4 of Sean Grayson trial

Defense attorneys spent considerable time Wednesday strongly questioning the statements of two prosecution witnesses.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest

Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles.

6 days ago in Entertainment

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show is not being reconsidered, NFL commissioner says

The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday, reaffirming a decision to put the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican artist on the league's biggest stage that led to criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump and some of his supporters.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Bon Jovi is hitting the road. Band announces first tour since Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery

Decades into his career and the unthinkable happened. It was 2022, and Jon Bon Jovi began struggling through his songs. He saw a doctor who said one of his vocal cords was atrophying. He needed major surgery.

6 days ago in Olympics, World

Milan-Cortina 2026 unveils official posters for Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic organizing committee on Wednesday unveiled two official posters for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games — bold graphic depictions that officials said were meant to represent "the character of the destinations."

Can you identify these theft suspects?

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

Crime of the Week: Help needed solving theft, illegal use of credit cards

Thieves posed as representatives of the Boys and Girls Clubs.

The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock) The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock) The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

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

Illinois video gambling mogul to seek GOP gubernatorial nomination

Rick Heidner owns the third-largest video gaming terminal operator in Illinois.

Gov. JB Pritzker addresses the Economic Club of Chicago on Tuesday, Oct. 21, as his image is projected on a screen. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)

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

Pritzker talks city budget, Bears stadium with Chicago business and civic leaders

Governor leaves door open for Democratic National Convention to return to the city.

6 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Another attempt to rein in landlords

Alderman alleges "stall game."

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

A BEACON of hope

Fire chief: "It's a practical, common-sense solution to make our city safer and our response more effective."

6 days ago in National

Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed

President Donald Trump 's pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening, after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted.

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Hurricane Melissa is set to hit Jamaica as its strongest storm since records began

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Hurricane Melissa was set to pummel Jamaica on Tuesday as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago.

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How Americans will be celebrating Halloween, according to a new AP-NORC poll

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About two-thirds of U.S. adults will celebrate Halloween in some way this year, with parents of kids under 18 especially likely to have plans, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

1 hour ago in Entertainment

A newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary

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A newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript featuring the Cat in the Hat and celebrating the United States will be published next year, just in time for America's 250th anniversary.