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7 days ago in Olympics, Sports

United States wins 3rd Olympic gold in women’s hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller’s OT goal

A last Olympic goal for Hilary Knight, a gold medal-winning overtime one for Megan Keller, and the Americans cemented their reputation as one of the most dominant women's hockey teams to take the ice.

7 days ago in Sports

Warriors’ Stephen Curry to be re-evaluated in 10 days after 2nd MRI on knee

Golden State star Stephen Curry had a second MRI on his troublesome right knee that revealed no structural damage, although the two-time NBA MVP is expected to miss at least another five games before being re-evaluated.

7 days ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Alysa Liu dazzles to win figure skating gold, ending a 24-year Olympic drought for US women

The 20-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area, who walked away from the sport before finding her way back again — and finding herself in the process — delivered the U.S. its first women's figure skating gold medal in 24 years.

7 days ago in Entertainment

Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53

Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" and who later in life became an advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.

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

A step forward for proposed data center

County Zoning Board of Appeals votes 5-0 to recommend conditional permitted use.

Fidel Marquez, a former Commonwealth Edison executive-turned-cooperating witness, leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse with his attorney on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, after his fifth day of testimony in the bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

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

Former ComEd exec-turned-FBI mole in Madigan probe sentenced to probation

Fidel Marquez secretly recorded meetings for feds, testified in 2 trials.

Rochester Rockets signs

7 days ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘We were very disappointed’: Union co-president speaks on Rochester cutting 22 jobs

Co-President of the Rochester Education Association Matt Carlson said that these cuts will not only affect the staff, but also the students.

JANUARY 15, 1991 Reverend Jesse Jackson marches in anti war demonstration to draw support for a national march against war the following Saturday.

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

Illinois lowers flags to half-staff for Jesse Jackson

The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Saturday, February 28.

Pontiac High School students Andrew Diaz and Allison Hovaniec helped draft the bill that would mandate vape disposal programs. Completed as part of a class assignment, the duo said the experience was “life changing.” (Photo provided by teacher Paul Ritter.)

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

Bill drafted by Illinois high schoolers would mandate vape disposal programs

The measure would require producers to establish and finance the programs within 2 years.

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, center, R-Savanna, is joined by Reps. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, and Norine Hammond, R-Macomb, at a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, following Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget address. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

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

Democrats offer muted praise of Pritzker’s speech, Republicans dismiss ‘campaign’ rhetoric

Reactions largely fell along partisan lines, though there were some mixed feelings all around.

Gov. JB Pritzker delivers his budget address on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. The speech was heavy with historical references to former Illinois governors and criticisms of the Trump administration. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

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

Pritzker focuses on history, ‘affordability,’ in 8th State of the State address

Speech was light on budget details, but full of criticism of Trump administration.

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

New nominee for auditor general

Chris Meister would succeed Frank Mautino.

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

Bears’ potential move to Indiana takes step forward as effort to build stadium in Illinois lingers

The Indiana House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee passed a bill establishing a Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority to finance, construct and lease a stadium by a 24-0 margin.

Jones Lang LaSalle

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

Jones Lang LaSalle: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

The results surpassed Wall Street expectations.

Rev. Jesse Jackson

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

Sports helped shape Jesse Jackson’s career and inspired the ex-quarterback to fight for equal rights

He accepted a football scholarship at Illinois, then transferred to historically Black North Carolina A&T after a year.

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Press Taylor walks the sideline during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)

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

Bears promote Press Taylor to offensive coordinator under coach Ben Johnson

Taylor was Jacksonville’s offensive coordinator from 2022 to 2024.

High School Boys Basketball

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

Illinois Boys High School Basketball Poll

Getting closer to basketball tournament time!

High School Girls Basketball

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

Illinois Girls High School Basketball Poll (FINAL POLL)

The last high school girls basketball poll of the season.

Jesse Jackson, Jr. stands near a picture of his father, the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, during a news conference outside the family home in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

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

Children of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson honor his legacy as memorial services set for next week

Memorial services were set for next week, with two days of him lying in repose at the Chicago headquarters of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the organization he founded.

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14 hours ago in Entertainment

Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role

Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of "Oldboy" and "No Other Choice," will head the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday.

14 hours ago in Trending, World

FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can.

1 day ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

Mega Millions ticket worth $3 million sold at Springfield gas station

$3 million ticket sold at North Grand Ave. East Qik-N-EZ.