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FILE - Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) follows the play during a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)

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

Angel Reese traded from Chicago Sky to Atlanta Dream for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028

The 6-foot-3 Reese averaged 14.1 points and 12.9 rebounds in her two seasons with Chicago, earning All-Star honors each year while finishing as the runner-up for rookie of the year in 2024.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

It’s-a-hit: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally

Mixed reviews didn't dissuade mass audiences from buying tickets to the "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," which scored the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood movie.

2 weeks ago in Religion, World

Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue, but he departed from a tradition of listing the world's woes by name in the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica.

2 weeks ago in Trending, World

Artemis II astronauts race to set a new distance record from Earth and behold the moon’s far side

With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts raced to set a new distance record Monday from Earth on a lunar fly-around promising magnificent views of the far side never seen before by eye.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset

Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Dodgers and Yankees off to impressive starts, and Ohtani and Judge are just starting to hit

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are off to good starts — and their MVPs are finally starting to hit. Shohei Ohtani hadn't driven in a run until Friday, then homered in that game and again Sunday. He and Aaron Judge each have three straight multihit games.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

It's mission accomplished for UCLA. Gabriela Jaquez, Lauren Betts and the rest of the UCLA seniors secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London

Pressure was mounting Sunday on American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer, after criticism from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Savannah Guthrie back at ‘Today’ anchor desk for the first time since her mother’s disappearance

Savannah Guthrie was back and almost all business at NBC's "Today" show anchor desk on Monday, marking a return for the first time in more than two months since her mother's disappearance.

Before rushing to request antibiotics, Dr. Viotto recommends starting with over-the-counter antihistamines like Zyrtec, Allegra, or Claritin, or utilizing nasal sprays such as Flonase.

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

Change from Winter to Spring means change in possible sickness

A true sinus infection, which is typically viral and lasts about ten days, is usually distinguished by more severe symptoms, including intense sinus pressure, fevers, and headaches.

Tax filing

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

Tax deadline on April 15, late applicants can file for extension

If you file an extension, it will not affect your tax return, but could affect how much you owe.

Illinois' Keaton Wagler (23) drives around UConn's Malachi Smith during the second half of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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

Freshmen Braylon Mullins and Keaton Wagler shine as others struggle in UConn’s win over Illinois

Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler headed dejectedly to his bench, pulling his jersey over his face as teammates consoled him before he covered his head with a towel.

UConn's Jayden Ross (23) and Illinois' Ben Humrichous (3) battle for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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

UConn reaches 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62 behind Mullins and Reed

Freshman Keaton Wagler had 20 points and eight rebounds to lead the Fighting Illini (28-9), who reached their first Final Four since losing the championship game to North Carolina in 2005.

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

Death under investigation by Illinois State Police in Christian County

State police said they cannot share any more information at this time to "protect the integrity of the investigation."

University of Illinois Springfield theatre professor and faculty union president Dathan Powell speaks at a news conference about the UIS faculty strike. Cheers erupted from the crowd as he spoke about his experiences bargaining with the university. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)

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

What the UIS faculty wants in strike against administration

Union voices concerns over inadequate pay after months of negotiations.

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

White Sox announce they will retire Ozzie Guillen’s number in August

“What a great surprise it was,” Guillen said. “Especially opening day, the way they did it."

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood waves during practice ahead of a national semifinal NCAA college basketball tournament game against UConn at the Final Four, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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

Illinois throws out book on previous matchups with UConn and tries to flip the script in Final Four

“I’ve said all along, you just have to keep knocking on the door and our opportunities were going to come,” Underwood said in Indianapolis when asked about the impact of the 2024 postseason loss.

Chicag Cubs' Cade Horton pitches in the rain in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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

Cubs’ pitcher Cade Horton will go on injured list after early exit against Guardians

Manager Craig Counsell said Horton will be placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday.

FILE - Washington Mystics' Elena Delle Donne smiles after scoring during a WNBA basketball game against the Chicago Sky Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

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

Parker, Delle Donne and 1996 US Olympic women’s basketball team set for Hall of Fame enshrinement

Parker won three titles in the WNBA with three teams: Los Angeles, Chicago and Las Vegas.

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

Timaya Lewis-Eutsey scores 27 to lead Marshall over Illinois State 66-41 in WNIT title game

Illinois State shot 29.2%, made 3 of 17 from distance and 10 of 12 foul shots.

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2 days ago in Sports

Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule

The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league and the National Basketball Players Association said Thursday.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.