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

White Sox OF Pereira placed on 7-day concussion injured list after crashing into fence

After making the play, Pereira was down for a few minutes before leaving the field.

San Francisco, CA - June 10, 2023: Participants in Juneteenth Parade to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and celebrate African American culture and contributions.

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

As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama’s presidential center opens in Chicago

The holiday — a combination of “June” and “nineteenth” — marks the day when U.S. Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger and his troops arrived in the Texas port city with the declaration of freedom in General Order No. 3.

Former President Barack Obama speaks during the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)

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

‘A home for hope’: Obama Presidential Center christened in grand opening ceremony

The project, under construction on Chicago’s southside since 2021, will open its doors to the public on Friday.

Meridian Elementary School in Blue Mound suffered damage in Wednesday's severe weather.

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

Severe storm causes extensive damage to elementary school

As rain continued after the roof was damaged, water poured into the building.

2 weeks ago in Sports

MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft

Baseball owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations Thursday for a new collective bargaining agreement.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, ‘The Ring’ villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her youthful voice in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and her villainous performance in the thriller "The Ring," has died. She was 35.

Friends raising beer mugs in a toast at a bar or restaurant, foam on top and warm lighting in the background.

2 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories

Bus Stop is latest attempt for a downtown bar

The building at Fifth and Monroe was most recently Whiskey Jack's.

A lone star tick crawls on southern Illinois University zoology professor Agustín Jiménez’s hand on April 13, 2026, in Thompson Woods in Carbondale, Illinois. (Photo by Riley Sembler)

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

In the Shawnee: Alpha-gal syndrome poses threat to southern Illinoisans as tick population surges

The condition can trigger, among other things, severe allergic reactions to eating red meat.

The Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘No one can credibly investigate themselves’: Now-cleared ‘Broadview Six’ protesters request special prosecutor

DOJ commits to paying former defendants’ attorneys’ fees as case fallout continues.

2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud or face penalties

In its announcement, it cited problems in California, Illinois and New York — three states where Democrats are in control.

FILE - Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter listens during introductions before an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, March 23, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tiago Splitter takes over as Bulls coach and promises team will compete every night

“Hidden from my parents and at 1 a.m., watching M.J. games and rooting for the Bulls,” Splitter said with a wry grin.

Merlin Lu has been charged with a hate crime after Chicago Police claim he set a cross on fire in the city's Grant Park.

2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Man who admitted setting cross on fire in Chicago park is charged with a hate crime

“I understand why it was interpreted that way, and I apologize for that, but no, the intent was not there,” Lu told WMAQ-TV before his arrest.

Damage from a collapsed roof is seen at Big Red Appliances & Mattresses in Florence, Ky, Thursday, June 18, 2026, after severe weather moved through the region. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tropical storm remnants pound Gulf states with heavy rain after tornadoes hit the Midwest

The Midwest, meanwhile, was recovering from a strong line of storms that tore through parts of Illinois, Indiana and northern Kentucky on Wednesday.

North Grand Avenue East is closed between 9th and 11th Street due to road construction.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Man found dead near Springfield road construction site

An autopsy is planned for later Thursday.

Former President Joe Biden, from left, former President Barack Obama, former President George W. Bush, and former President Bill Clinton, pose for a photo ahead of the dedication ceremony at the Obama Presidential Center, Thursday, June 17, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, Pool)

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, History, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum

President Donald Trump is not among the announced guests. He called the $850 million center a “total disaster” in a social media post in February.

Terrence Jordan, selected as the next Superintendent of District 186 pending board approval, speaks to reporters Friday afternoon.

2 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

New D-186 superintendent is ready for his close-up

Terrance Jordan succeeds Jennifer Gill.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade

New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Lil Nas X shares a video update after getting mental health care: ‘There’s less fear in my heart’

The musician Lil Nas X posted a moving video update to his Instagram on Wednesday morning. In the nearly three-minute clip, the artist — born Montero Lamar Hill — shared that he "has been in rehab for a few months," and since then, has returned home to both Atlanta, where he is from and his family lives, and Los Angeles, where he resides.

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4 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.

7 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National

Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky

Comcast is the primary cable television provider in Springfield, IL.