1 week ago in Sports

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. Open women’s final

On Saturday, when she faces No. 8 Amanda Anisimova in the final, the No. 1-seeded Sabalenka will be trying to become the first woman to claim consecutive championships at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams got three in a row from 2012 to 2014.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’

This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.

1 week ago in History, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Demolition to begin this month at Pillsbury site in Springfield

The demolition will include 160 silos and 500,000 square feet of buildings.

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A wildly popular 15-year-old computer whiz is becoming the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint

In the lead-up to Acutis' canonization on Sunday, it's all Acutis, all the time at the Blessed Carlo Acutis Parish and school in Chicago.

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

Trump administration investigates Medicaid spending on immigrants in Democratic states

Illinois is included in the reported investigation.

1 week ago in Education, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

UIS chancellor named to special NCAA committee

The university says in a news release Janet Gooch will serve on the NCAA Committee on Access, Opportunity, and Impact.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Justin Bieber announces ‘Swag ll’ will arrive Friday

Never say never... again? In July, Justin Bieber surprised fans by releasing his seventh studio album, "Swag," hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It turns out, he wasn't done yet. On Thursday morning, Bieber shared that "Swag II" will arrive on Friday.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91

Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, died Thursday, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91.

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

A new approach to juvenile corrections opens in Lincoln

"The young people that we serve have experienced a lot; they have experienced loss, trauma, abuse, heartache, poverty, discrimination, and much more.  They're also incredibly resilient and strong, intelligent and funny, and loving.  These kids are worth our investment -- this investment."

1 week ago in History, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Walk into history Oct. 5

An influential Lutheran pastor is one of seven Oak Ridge Cemetery denizens featured in annual cemetery walk.

1 week ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National

Trump administration files complaint over Illinois laws allowing in-state tuition, scholarships for undocumented students

This comes less than a month after Pritzker signed a plan into law to ensure any student living in the state can be considered for financial aid options.

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Northwestern University president says he will resign following tenure marked by White House tension

“It is critical that we continue to protect the University’s research mission and excellence while preserving academic freedom, integrity, and independence,” he said.

1 week ago in Sports

For decades, US Open women’s champs got a smaller replica trophy than the men. Now they’re equal

Coco Gauff was surprised at how much tinier the replica trophy she got to keep after winning this year's French Open was than the trophy she posed with on court at Roland-Garros for all the world to see. She even did a TikTok about the discrepancy, drawing more than 2 million views.

1 week ago in National

Trump will host top tech CEOs except Musk at a White House dinner

President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House on Thursday night. The guest list is set to include Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a dozen other executives from the biggest artificial intelligence and tech firms, according to the White House.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Moms’ careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds

About one-third of parents say taking their kids to school has caused them to miss work, according to the poll. Roughly 3 in 10 say they've been prevented from seeking or taking work opportunities. And 11% say school transportation has even caused them to lose a job.

1 week ago in Sports

Angel Reese voices frustration with Chicago Sky’s losing season

The two-time WNBA All-Star told the Chicago Tribune that she "might have to move in a different direction and do what's best for me" if the team doesn't improve its outlook.

1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.

1 week ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in bus battery

A man is accused of getting on a bus and of beating a passenger.

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

Illinois’ tourism push includes millions for NASCAR events

Metro East race sponsorship is part of $44M Enjoy Illinois campaign