2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Bloomington man arrested for allegedly killing unborn child

The suspect has been arrested; the investigation is ongoing.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Trees planted in 1970s will die after damage inflicted by people

The damage will result in thousands of dollars in damages and an environmental impact.

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

The Latest: Trump plans crime crackdown in Chicago similar to DC

“When we’re ready, we’ll go in and straighten out Chicago, just like we did D.C.,” Trump said in the Oval Office.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

The fall’s 10 most anticipated books, from Pynchon to (Priscilla) Presley

Fall books mean more than literary fiction. The top releases this season range from a fairy tale newly told to memoirs about a famous writer's indomitable mother and life after marriage to a famous rock star.

3 weeks ago in National

Texas Republicans aim for final passage of redistricting after California Democrats’ counterpunch

Texas Republicans were aiming Friday to give final passage to an unprecedented mid-decade redraw of the state's congressional map and send it to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for final approval ahead of the 2026 elections.

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

Two new abortion laws in IL

Medication abortions at student health centers and protections for abortion providers are in the legislation, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed Friday at UIUC.

3 weeks ago in National

Trump says he’ll keep extending TikTok shutdown deadline

President Donald Trump is calling national security and privacy concerns related to TikTok and its Chinese parent company "highly overrated" and said Friday he'll keep extending the deadline for the popular video-sharing platform until there's a buyer.

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

D-186 ASL curriculum is on hold

Some vacancies remain in Springfield Public Schools.

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

Lincoln Land Community College president to retire

Charlotte Warren, Ph.D. will serve until June, 2026

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Lil Nas X jailed on suspicion of charging at police on LA street where he walked nearly naked

Rapper Lil Nas X was arrested and briefly taken to a hospital for a suspected overdose Thursday after Los Angeles police say he charged at officers responding to a report of a naked man walking on a busy boulevard.

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

State touts consecutive months of metro area job gains, including in Springfield

The Springfield area has seen 21 consecutive months of job growth, according to the state.

3 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois launches streamlined college admissions to boost in-state enrollment

The program eliminates traditional barriers such as lengthy applications and costly fees, which can range from $30 to over $200.

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

Pritzker signs law expanding lawsuit protections for Illinois news media

Measure was spurred by former official’s lawsuit against Chicago Sun-Times.

3 weeks ago in Sports

How MLB’s upcoming deals will change how you watch out-of-market, Sunday night and Wild Card games

According to people familiar with negotiations, ESPN is nearing a deal to distribute out-of-market games while NBC/Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV are in talks for regular-season packages, the Wild Card round and the Home Run Derby.

3 weeks ago in World

Famine grips Gaza’s largest city and is likely to spread, authority on food crises says

The world's leading authority on food crises said Friday the Gaza Strip's largest city is gripped by famine, and that it is likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid.

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

NASCAR’s 2026 schedule shake-up: New street race, Chicagoland’s return, and more

NASCAR will go back to the Chicagoland Raceway after a few years of a street race in downtown Chicago.

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

Northwestern reaches settlement with football coach who was fired amid hazing scandal

Fitzgerald denied wrongdoing and sued for $130 million.

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

Insurance industry opposes regulation, blames inflation, climate change for rate hikes

Pritzker called for legislation following State Farm’s 27% homeowners rate hike.

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

A dozen internal possibilities to succeed Gill as D-186 superintendent

At least twelve district employees hold a superintendent's endorsement.

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

Budzinski: Even union members are feeling pain from ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

Budzinski: Don't like the bill? Vote in the 2026 midterm elections.