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

Pritzker signs ‘medical aid in dying’ bill amid religious opposition

Physicians may write prescriptions for terminally ill patients to self-administer end-of-life medication.

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

Suspect wanted in bar burglary

Atwood allegedly tried to steal money from video gaming machines.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

UPDATE: Thursday snowfall met forecast expectations; Saturday snow in Springfield prompts emergency

Highs will be closer to freezing starting to Monday, after a couple nights of below zero lows.

2 weeks ago in World

Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say

Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, her supporters said Friday. A foundation in her name said she was detained in Mashhad, some 680 kilometers (420 miles) northeast of the capital, Tehran, while attending a memorial for a human rights lawyer recently found dead under unclear circumstances.

2 weeks ago in National

Washington state faces historic floods that have washed away homes and stranded families

Days of torrential rain in Washington state caused historic floods that have stranded families on rooftops, washed over bridges and ripped at least two homes from their foundations, and experts warned that even more flooding expected Friday could be catastrophic.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season

From gifts to travel plans to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment. Holiday shopping can bring joy, but it's important to stick to a budget and avoid going into debt, said shopping expert Trae Bodge.

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

Barrel Head: Everything must go!

Closed Wabash Ave restaurant, and everything in it, are up for auction.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

It feels good to be Jelly Roll. And now, he’s ready to win a Grammy

This week, Jelly Roll was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. And last month, he learned that he was nominated for three Grammys in 2026, marking his third year in a row receiving nods. Two of those are new territory for him.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Remarkable Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup downhill at age 41 to start her Olympic season

Lindsey Vonn raced to a stunningly fast win in a World Cup downhill at St. Moritz on Friday to earn her first victory in nearly eight years — and the first in her comeback with titanium implants in her right knee after a five-year retirement.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Every major update from the first two episodes of Taylor Swift’s Disney+ Eras Tour docuseries

"The Eras Tour was a lifetime within my life," Taylor Swift told the room at a screening of the first two episodes of her new Disney+ docuseries, "The End of an Era." "It feels insane."

2 weeks ago in Business, History, Lifestyle, ZZZ App Top Stories

Most common jobs 150 years ago in Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Illinois from 150 years ago using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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

Second guilty plea in death of teen near Southeast H.S. in 2024

Cordae Curb, 16, was being tried as an adult.

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

Senators clash over Trump’s National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., said domestic deployments traditionally have involved responding to major floods and tornadoes, not assisting immigration agents who are detaining people in aggressive raids.

2 weeks ago in Holiday Guide, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Pet-friendly holiday decorating

These tips can ensure a pet-friendly season with lots of holiday decor.

2 weeks ago in Food Scene, Holiday Guide, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Cake pops to light up kids’ eyes this holiday season

Since kids add so much to the holidays, it makes sense to prepare something special for youngsters.

2 weeks ago in Fall Guide, Holiday Guide, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Shining a light on Chanukah celebrations

Fall and winter provide plenty of opportunities for merriment, including Chanukah, which encourages the Jewish community to gather and celebrate their faith together.

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

White Sox win MLB draft lottery and have top pick for first time since taking Harold Baines in 1977

Baines represented the White Sox on stage for the lottery at baseball's winter meetings.

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

Interfaith breakfast scheduled for Christmas Day

The breakfast will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Chatham fire department to receive over $90k in federal funding

The funding is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's assistance to firefighters grant program.

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

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan asks President Trump for pardon

Specific details about the filing are not clear.