3 weeks ago in World

Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones as death toll climbs

In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.

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

Illini’s Kylan Boswell signs with Charlotte Hornets after NBA draft

Boswell, who went undrafted in the 2026 NBA draft, was a key player in Illinois' Final Four run.

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

United Way invests $1.3M in central Illinois programs to support families

The organization has guaranteed funding for the next three years, giving programs long-term support to expand services.

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Ticket bots, ‘predatory’ loans are in Pritzker’s crosshairs

Governor wants to make it easier for "families to just enjoy a night out."

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Memorial Health Championship in full swing in Springfield

Organizers are also offering additional attractions beyond golf, including food trucks, the Scheels Fan Zone and Family Fun Day on Saturday, which features a superhero theme for children and families.

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

Wheeling man arrested at White Oaks Mall accused of grooming

Officers went on a patrol investigation at the mall after they were informed the man posing as the minor was there to catch a predator.

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

New Illinois driving test age requirements start July 1

The 2025 law raises mandatory driving test age for older drivers.

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Addicted to gambling in Illinois: ‘Someone has decided they can make money off you’

People in Illinois lost more than $7.7 billion gambling last year. As lawmakers increasingly bet on gambling to pay the state’s bills, they have only spare change to treat compulsive gamblers.

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

Byram says he’s ready for his new opportunity as the No. 1 defenseman for the Blackhawks

“To be honest, I feel like I’ve just been preparing for an opportunity like this for a long time,” Byram said Wednesday.

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

Keaton Wagler’s whirlwind leap from only two Power Five offers to the Clippers as the No. 5 pick

“It’s kind of crazy just seeing how fast things moved, especially kind of being underrecruited and underrated,” he said.

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

2 missing Chicago men found dead outside Mexico City, family confirms

On Wednesday, the family of Mawani said Mexican authorities confirmed their loved ones had died, and remembered them in an outpouring of grief.

3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Dozens of states could face new costs because of high error rates in SNAP food aid

Other jurisdictions receiving a one-year, cost-share delay are Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, New Mexico, Oregon and the District of Columbia.

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

Honoring the best in small business

Fifth Street Renaissance, Resource One, Cured Catering, and ChangeBridge Consulting are all honored.

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

Chicago Cubs acquire left-hander David Peterson in a trade with the New York Mets

The Cubs placed Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday, adding to their injury woes in their rotation. Brown has a neck strain, and Cabrera is sidelined with a left hamstring strain.

3 weeks ago in National

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

3 weeks ago in World

2 powerful quakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164 and injuring nearly 1,000

Rescue teams raced Thursday to the areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie

Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums

As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.

3 weeks ago in Sports

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.