3 weeks ago in Sports

March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game

Florida's Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida's ball.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison

Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.

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

Business group: Seizure bill is not fair

NFIB says insurance requirement should apply to state.

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Local libraries struggle to afford digital content, push for new legislation

"There was a John Grisham book that came out a few years ago that I could, as a private citizen, go on Amazon and buy the electronic copy for $9.99," Meyer said. "It cost the library $89.99, and we could only check it out 26 times."

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

Owner pushes forward after fire damages historic King’s Daughters Home

Owner Yolonda Rice will lead a renovation of the house for nursing students and travel nurses, offering an affordable and supportive place to stay.

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Teamsters who drive for First Student Inc vote to authorize a strike

Teamsters have voted to authorize a strike if an agreement with First Student Inc. isn't reached by the end of March.

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

Small fire in Springfield state office building

No injuries, and no word yet on a cause.

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NTSB: Use of prescription meds by school bus driver ‘likely’ contributed to 2024 fatal crash near Rushville

Report: Prescription pain meds and fatugue 'likely' led to the crash.

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

Rally for summer pay

A bill would allow school support staff to apply for unemployment.

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

Crime of the Week: Help Southern View police identify burglary/theft suspects

Items stolen from storage units.

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Yearslong ethanol policy standoff could cost Illinois drivers at the pump yet again

Illinois retailers say they need to know soon whether to purchase ethanol-infused E15 gasoline for summer use.

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Legal battle intensifies over appointing special prosecutor for alleged ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses

Cook County state’s attorney calls demand ‘baseless,’ claims effort would backfire.

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Top Blackhawks prospect Anton Frondell makes his NHL debut at the Islanders

Coach Jeff Blashill wants Frondell, who turns 19 in May, to “capitalize on the confidence he has coming into the league.”

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Hall of Famer Frank Thomas files lawsuit seeking damages against White Sox, Fanatics, Nike

The lawsuit was filed March 19 in Cook County, Illinois, and also named Nike and Fanatics as defendants.

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March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field

The Fighting Illini men are in the "Sweet 16."

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Crow-Armstrong agrees to a $115 million, 6-year contract with the Cubs, AP source says

Crow-Armstrong's 2031 salary would increase by $2 million for each MVP award from 2027-30, $1 million for each second- or third-place finish, $750,000 for fourth or fifth and $500,000 for sixth through 10th.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later

Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton were already thinking about "Stand by Me" when Rob Reiner died in December. Just a week prior, the trio spent a weekend together attending some screenings of Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film, which was about to turn 40.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of the season after 9 years with club

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah announced Tuesday he will leave the English club at the end of the season, marking an earlier-than-planned departure for one of the club's greatest-ever scorers and soccer's biggest names.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field

Florida isn't around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around. And many of them are winning convincingly.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie

Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, is co-writing a "Lord of the Rings" movie with his son. Warner Bros. announced early Wednesday that Colbert will script "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past" along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert's son.