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

Conley: SSGA has listened to City Council’s concerns

Alderwoman Erin Conley shares her insight from Tuesdays City Council meeting.

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

Crime of the Week: Protect yourself from scammers

They often create a strong sense of urgency, so it’s important to slow down and ask if it makes sense.

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State looks to expand manufacturing training at community colleges

Latest round of grants could dedicate $24 million to 6 downstate campuses.

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

‘My own government attempted to execute me,’ Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol testifies

Representatives called for immigration enforcement reform, civil liability of federal agents.

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

Pritzker sticking to proposal to fully fund pensions

Plan was introduced in 2024 but did not move forward in legislature.

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

Illinois joins WHO global outbreak network after U.S. withdraws

Illinois to continue sharing information about disease outbreaks with the public.

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

Search warrant reveals FBI is investigating former Carlyle police chief

The federal agency was sharing office space with the subject of the probe.

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ADM 4Q earnings snapshot

ADM shares have climbed 18% since the beginning of the year.

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Northwestern will open its new stadium under Friday night lights against Penn State on Oct. 2

Northwestern has played home games the past two years at a temporary lakefront facility and at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

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Horace Mann Q4 earnings snapshot

The provider of auto and homeowners' insurance for teachers and other educators posted revenue of $434.8 million in the period.

4 weeks ago in Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners

McDonald's is based in Illinois.

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Kevin Huerter heads to East-leading Pistons in 4-player, 3-team deal

The Pistons got Huerter and Dario Saric — who was just acquired over the weekend by Chicago — from the Bulls. Chicago landed Mike Conley Jr. from Minnesota and Jaden Ivey from the Pistons.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Rookie of the Year’ star to be at Lucky Horseshoes’ ‘Legends Classic’

Thomas Ian Nicholas will both pitch and perform in his band.

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

New president selected for Lincoln Land Community College

Curt Oldfield is current president of Spoon River College, and will replace Charlotte Warren at Lincoln Land Community College.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.

4 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan Cortina Games

The start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy is days away. The torch relay is nearly complete and some of the top athletes are already making headlines. There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show

A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, netting U.S. show dogs' most coveted prize — and giving veteran handler Andy Linton another win after nearly four decades.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Super Bowl LX ads feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebs from George Clooney to Kendall Jenner

As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the battle off the field for advertisers to win over 120 million-plus viewers will be just as heated as the rivalry between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

4 weeks ago in National

Trump’s border czar announces 700 immigration officers to immediately leave Minnesota

The Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants, border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday.

4 weeks ago in World

Greek rescuers search for potential missing people after deadly migrant boat collision

Emotional medical staff on the Greek island of Chios on Wednesday have spoken of frantic efforts to identify the parents of injured children after an overnight collision between a coast guard patrol boat and a speedboat carrying migrants killed at least 15 people and injured more than two dozen others.