2 weeks ago in National

Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists

The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads' David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

A new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley want to tell you a story

The legacy of Harry Potter might have been clouded by headlines surrounding Rowling's comments on gender and opposition to trans rights, but it hasn't stopped production on new projects set in the wizarding universe.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Miami Heat’s Rozier, Trail Blazers’ Billups arrested in federal gambling probe, sources say

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

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

Sean Grayson Trial: Day 4 Blog

Check back here for updates on the second day of witness testimony.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

UPDATE: 4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash, campaign says

Two of Bailey’s grandchildren also were killed, Bailey’s campaign said in a statement Thursday.

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

Rally-goers dot the Sean Grayson trial landscape

Rally-goers are hoping for a culture of change in Springfield, as well as in Peoria, when it comes to the operation of police departments.

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

Opening statements, body camera video, and questioning testimony dot day 4 of Sean Grayson trial

Defense attorneys spent considerable time Wednesday strongly questioning the statements of two prosecution witnesses.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest

Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show is not being reconsidered, NFL commissioner says

The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday, reaffirming a decision to put the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican artist on the league's biggest stage that led to criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump and some of his supporters.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Bon Jovi is hitting the road. Band announces first tour since Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery

Decades into his career and the unthinkable happened. It was 2022, and Jon Bon Jovi began struggling through his songs. He saw a doctor who said one of his vocal cords was atrophying. He needed major surgery.

2 weeks ago in Olympics, World

Milan-Cortina 2026 unveils official posters for Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic organizing committee on Wednesday unveiled two official posters for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games — bold graphic depictions that officials said were meant to represent "the character of the destinations."

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

Crime of the Week: Help needed solving theft, illegal use of credit cards

Thieves posed as representatives of the Boys and Girls Clubs.

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

Illinois video gambling mogul to seek GOP gubernatorial nomination

Rick Heidner owns the third-largest video gaming terminal operator in Illinois.

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

Pritzker talks city budget, Bears stadium with Chicago business and civic leaders

Governor leaves door open for Democratic National Convention to return to the city.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Another attempt to rein in landlords

Alderman alleges "stall game."

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

A BEACON of hope

Fire chief: "It's a practical, common-sense solution to make our city safer and our response more effective."

2 weeks ago in National

Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed

President Donald Trump 's pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening, after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted.

2 weeks ago in World

Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain and a flood risk to Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica

Tropical Storm Melissa began dumping heavy rain on Hispaniola on Tuesday as forecasters warned of a significant flood risk in parts of the Caribbean region later this week.

2 weeks ago in Sports

NHL cancels Olympic sendoff event. Islanders are set to host All-Star Weekend in ’27, AP source says

The NHL has canceled an Olympic sendoff event scheduled for February at the New York Islanders' arena and plan to hold All-Star Weekend festivities there in 2027, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.