News » Page 6
1 week ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
New CEO of Illinois Chamber of Commerce named
Jimmy Clayton replaces Lou Sandoval, who left the chamber in November, 2025.
1 week ago in Business, Crime, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Champaign imposes temporary alcohol restrictions ahead of Illini Elite Eight game
Mayor issues emergency order to promote public safety, limit glass containers, and restrict deliveries near campus.
1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
2-year-old girl rescued after falling into Lake Petersburg
First responders arrived and found the girl and her guardians near the shoreline.
1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Celebrating neurodivergence
One lawmaker's child has cerebral palsy; another's grandson is autistic.
1 week ago in Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
‘Girl Brunch’ combines fun, fundraising for BGCCIL
The organization is launching Girl Brunch, a "high-energy women's event" combining shopping, brunch, and a sing-along dance party.
1 week ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Springfield man arrested on several child sexual assault charges
Jeremy S. Lafleur was arrested on March 19 on six counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.
1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Decatur man accused of using AI to produce explicit images of underage girl
The sworn statement said that the photos were modified using AI to make her appear fully nude.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Noodle — APL Cat of the Week
Noodle "turns into a total lovebug."
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Sally — APL Dog of the Week
Playful, and a "zest for life!"
1 week ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
University funding overhaul bill advances in House despite U of I opposition
Legislation would create a need-based formula for universities similar to one used for K-12 schools.
1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Police shut down illegal dental office in Granite City operated by immigrants
The cash-only operation came to light after a patient complained about a root canal gone bad.
1 week ago in Business, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Junk fees, child torture, tipped wage proposals among bills to clear committee
More than 150 measures have moved thus far as House deadline approaches.
1 week ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Bulls guard Jaden Ivey and forward Jalen Smith will miss the rest of the season because of injuries
The Bulls are 12th in the Eastern Conference at 29-43.
1 week ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Second baseman Nico Hoerner agrees to 6-year deal with Cubs, AP source says
Hoerner was a key performer last year as Chicago won 92 games and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
1 week ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois clamps down on Houston for a 65-55 March Madness win to reach Elite Eight
Illinois gets the rebounding it needed.
1 week ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Local for-profit newspapers become not-for-profits next week
A number of print publications across the country are becoming not-for-profit entities.
1 week ago in National
A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot
Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use
In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea
Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.
1 week ago in National, Trending
Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance
After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."
