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1 week ago in Olympics, Sports

Dispute over the Olympic medal stripped from US gymnast Jordan Chiles goes back to Swiss court

American gymnast Jordan Chiles may reclaim the bronze medal on floor exercise from the 2024 Paris Olympics that was stripped from her following an appeal by Romania after all.

1 week ago in Sports

Bills QB Josh Allen says he had surgery for broken bone in right foot

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen said on Thursday that he recently had surgery for a broken bone in his right foot, and expects to be fully healthy for the start of spring practices.

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

The Muni: Take steps into becoming an actor at our upcoming workshop

Saturday at 10am, your chance to become a stage actor awaits you at the Hoogland Center

Rally-goers gather outside of the Sangamon County Complex during Thursday's sentencing hearing for Sean Grayson.

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

Sean Grayson’s sentencing hearing sparked a rally for Sonya Massey

A group of people in support of Massey chant outside the Sangamon County complex.

Alexi Giannoulias, now the Illinois secretary of state, speaks at a Democratic Party event in 2021. He’s being sued over a 40-year-old law governing which companies can use the word “Democrat” or “Republican” in their name. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

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

Group challenges Illinois’ restrictions on using ‘Democrat,’ ‘Republican’ in org names

The law requires nonprofits to get party’s permission to use names

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

Illinois vs. Trump: One lawsuit a week

A look at Illinois’ 51 lawsuits against the Trump administration

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

Woman who stole identities to work in health care is sentenced to 6-plus years in prison

Authorities said Gallarzo left Michigan in 2024 while awaiting her sentence and worked in the Chicago area as a physician's assistant under the license and identity of another person.

High School Girls Basketball

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

Illinois Girls High School Basketball Poll

Where do Illinois high school girls basketball teams stack up?

High School Boys Basketball

1 week ago in IL State News, Local, Sports

Illinois Boys High School Basketball Poll

Where do Illinois high school boys basketball teams stack up?

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

Cubs agree to minor league contracts with outfielder Chas McCormick and reliever Trent Thornton

The 30-year-old McCormick spent five years in Houston and helped the Astros win the 2022 World Series. Thornton is 14-19 with a 4.38 ERA in 235 appearances over seven seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle.

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

Federal troop deployments to US cities cost taxpayers $496M and counting

Factored into the estimates are troop deployments to Chicago, Memphis, Portland, as well as Los Angeles in June, when protesters took to the streets in response to a blitz of immigration arrests.

1 week ago in National

Democratic Sen. Klobuchar says she’s running for Minnesota governor after Gov. Walz dropped out

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Thursday she is running for governor of Minnesota, promising to take on President Donald Trump while unifying a state that has endured a series of challenges even before the federal government's immigration crackdown.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Where are those darn keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things

With a scarf dangling from your coat pocket and those gloves left behind at the coffee shop, there are simply more things to lose in winter. That's not counting your misplaced keys at home or those exasperated moments looking for your phone when you say, "I just had it!"

1 week ago in Sports

LeBron James wipes away tears during tribute, says he doesn’t know if he’ll play in Cleveland again

LeBron James doesn't know if Wednesday night will end up being his last trip to Cleveland as a player. If James doesn't return, the Cavaliers and their fans continued to let James know how much he means to them.

1 week ago in Entertainment

As if! ‘Clueless,’ ‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Inception’ among 25 movies entering National Film Registry

As if they'd leave "Clueless" off the list. Cher Horowitz fans, rejoice: Amy Heckerling's 1995 teen comedy is one of 25 classic movies chosen this year by the Library of Congress for its National Film Registry.

1 week ago in Sports

Sabalenka into fourth straight Australian Open final and facing Rybakina again

Not even a point penalty for hindrance slowed Aryna Sabalenka's run to a fourth consecutive Australian Open final. The top-ranked Sabalenka overpowered Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 Thursday night to move within one victory of a third Australian Open title in four years.

1 week ago in National

Situation in US South grows more dire after days of ice, frigid temperatures and widespread outages

It could be days before power is restored across the South, where more subfreezing temperatures are expected by Friday in areas unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold. The situation is reaching a breaking point for the elderly and those with medical conditions who lack electricity, some of whom are trapped by roads made impassable by ice and fallen trees.

1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

City names new chief utility engineer

Electricity manager Scott Rogers will succeed Doug Brown.

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14 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

The Milan Cortina Olympics will start with a four-site and two-cauldron opening ceremony

An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture — plus American pop diva Mariah Carey — was scheduled to officially start the Milan Cortina Games on Friday as the sports spectacle returns to a nation that last hosted the event 20 years ago.

14 hours ago in Features, Trending

3 fans. 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game

It just wouldn't feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren't all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That's what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year's Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left in the exclusive "never missed a Super Bowl" club.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs

This year, the Puppy Bowl isn't just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too. There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies, offering a showcase for senior dogs as a reminder that they also need adoption and love.