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6 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports

Highest-rated Class of 2026 women’s basketball recruits from Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Class of 2026 women's basketball recruits from Illinois using data from 247Sports.

A person walks through falling snow at the White House on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

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

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Underlying this is a jet stream gone wild, Maue and Chenard said.

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard checks the overhead scoreboard after scoring a power-play goal against the Colorado Avalanche in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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

Blackhawks and Senators to play games in Duesseldorf as the NHL looks to grow hockey in Germany

Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly called the commitment to grassroots development in Germany “a critical next chapter for the NHL.”

6 days ago in National

Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.

6 days ago in Olympics, Sports

Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?

At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented "tropical" conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.

6 days ago in Sports

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points for 127th straight game, breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to his latest individual accomplishment the way he always does: by deflecting credit and pointing to team goals.

6 days ago in Entertainment

Two long-lost episodes of ‘Doctor Who’ have been found. Fans will soon be able to watch them

Over six decades of "Doctor Who," the intergalactic adventurer's adversaries have included evil robots, rampaging Yeti — and the BBC, which erased many early episodes of the now-iconic sci-fi TV series. A film charity announced Friday that it has found two previously lost 1960s episodes among the possessions of a deceased collector.

6 days ago in National

Man in Michigan synagogue attack lost family members in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, official says

A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday.

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

Proposals would tighten loopholes to snare more child sex offenders

Lawmaker: "We have a duty to put protections and consequences in place."

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6 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Taylorville officials respond after oil found in Manners Park pond

The liquid was identified as a "fuel-type oil" that had gotten into the pond through a storm sewer drain.

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

Springfield’s BUNN sold to Chicago-based company

Bunn started in Springfield more than 180 years ago.

7 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Weekend Rundown, ZZZ App Top Stories

Bigger and better than ever

St. Patrick's Day parade steps off at noon Saturday.

Route 66 near Illinois Capitol

1 week ago in Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, ZZZ App Top Stories

New map celebrates Route 66 in Illinois

"The new Route 66 map is a must for enthusiasts and road trippers celebrating 100th anniversary of the Mother Road."

Deputy Governor Andy Manar (left) and U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) speak Wednesday in Champaign.

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

Budzinski and Manar spotlight Illinois’ biomanufacturing future

Lawmakers discuss new markets for farmers, workforce opportunities, and the impact of the iFAB Tech Hub on Central Illinois’ economy.

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

Illinois Lottery player wins $536 million Mega Millions jackpot

One online lottery player won the grand prize, while another won $5 million.

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association building, located in Springfield. The IMA is one of over a dozen organizations petitioning the Illinois Commerce Commission to end workshops researching the future of natural gas in Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)

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

Business coalition warns against phasing out use of natural gas in Illinois

Group petitions ICC to end workshops studying the future of gas in the state.

The Illinois State Board of Elections building in Springfield in February 2026. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Reece Dower)

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

Illinois officials say the state is mostly insulated from Trump’s election threats

Federal rhetoric about election intervention hasn't yet translated into concrete action, election officials say.

Sen. Julie Morrison, D-Lake Forest, presents a bill in the Illinois Senate on May 21, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

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

Senate advances bills requiring more insurance for boaters, protections for mobile ID users

The Illinois Senate faces a Friday deadline to move bills out of committee for consideration on the floor.

Italy catcher Kyle Teel (3) celebrates as he run the bases after a home run against the United States inning of a World Baseball Classic game, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks with right hamstring strain

Teel, 24, injured his hamstring playing for Italy during its 8-6 upset of the U.S. on Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic.

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5 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness and most music catalog rights acquired by Pophouse

Pophouse Entertainment has acquired Tina Turner's name, image and likeness rights as well as the majority share of her music catalog rights from music company BMG, it announced Thursday.

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark

BTS will stage its long-awaited comeback concert on Saturday night at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, one of South Korea's most famous landmarks that represents its royal heritage and political and cultural life.

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Kevin Spacey settles out of court with 3 men over alleged sexual assaults

Three men who alleged that actor Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted them have settled their civil claims before going to trial at the High Court in London, courts document show.