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6 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Ex-husband charged in murders of Ohio couple; arrested in Illinois
Michael McKee, 39, was booked Saturday and is currently being held in Illinois, according to the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office.
6 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Oversight panel OKs rule on digitized prison mail in Illinois with new changes
The rule now makes exceptions for certain photos, privileged mail and used books.
6 days ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois, 4 other states targeted for $10B child care funding freeze win restraining order
The lawsuit comes days after the administration announced the funding freeze.
6 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Expert: The pathway to a healthier you begins in the mind
Mental Health Specialist, Cheri Harrison, explains how to build and maintain healthy habits, starting with your mind state.
1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
HSHS reports the top baby names of 2025 in its Central Illinois facilities
Oliver and Charlotte were the top baby names for 2025 at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday
The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group
U.S. District Judge Denise Cote on Thursday sided with the recording giant, arguing that the Grammy-winning group never owned the copyrights to their sound recordings and didn't transfer them to anyone else.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million
A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million.
1 week ago in World
US and Venezuela take initial steps toward restoring relations after Maduro’s ouster
The United States and Venezuela said Friday they were exploring the possibility of restoring diplomatic relations, as a Trump administration delegation visited the South American nation.
1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Judge hesitant to grant dismissal of lawsuit over immigration agents’ use-of-force tactics in Chicago
Citing Wednesday’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis by an ICE agent, judge punts decision.
1 week ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Packers and Bears to meet for a rare playoff game in NFL’s longest rivalry
The Packers are the fourth team in NFL history to head into the playoffs on a losing streak of at least four games.
1 week ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
5 states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds
The states — California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York — called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Second “Move Over” crash for ISP in 2026
The crash happened on I-88 near Rock Falls.
1 week ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Heat-Bulls game at the United Center postponed due to condensation on the court
Despite efforts by the United Center staff — including shuffling across the floor with thick towels on their feet — “we just couldn’t guarantee a safe on-court experience,” Wright said.
1 week ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Crane manufacturer coming to Springfield
REEL USA will employ up to 100 people at its first U.S. manufacturing facility.
1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Poor communities threatened by aging sewers see crucial aid slashed under Trump
Hundreds of millions in grants and loans promised by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and former President Joe Biden's administration to address racial and economic disparities have been canceled or targeted for elimination under President Donald Trump.
1 week ago in Agriculture, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Takeaways from AP reporting on Trump administration cuts affecting US water systems
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and former President Joe Biden's administration promised hundreds of millions of dollars to address the problem, but much of that has been undone in President Donald Trump's return to office.
1 week ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
What to know about restrictions on state use of money for child care and other social services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday that it has frozen money for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York in the Child Care and Development Fund.
1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Flu cases keep surging in IL with peak still ahead
Jennings also said we haven't reached the peak of flu season yet.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Sarah Jessica Parker gets Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award and Helen Mirren gets DeMille prize
Matthew Broderick presented his wife of nearly 30 years Sarah Jessica Parker with the Golden Globes'Carol Burnett Award for a life of achievement in television at Golden Eve, a ceremony that also added Helen Mirren to the list of legends that have won the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
