3 weeks ago in National

TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay

A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.

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

Advocates push “APR for All”

They say it's for transparency for loans to small businesses.

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

Pritzker says Bears megaproject bill is in hands of state legislature

"It is a pretty good deal that's been put on the table that I think seems to have support broadly by the Bears ownership," Pritzker said.

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

D-186 board member is frustrated with finance info

Miller: "It's just bond, bond, bond."

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

Are home prices going down in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how home prices have changed in Springfield, IL in 2026.

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

GOP: Pritzker is soft on crime

Plummer: "Gov Bailey is going to be a lot better than Gov Pritzker on crime. There's no doubt in my mind about that."

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

Celebrating Illinois food

St Louis' Clementine's ice cream wants to sell "boozy" flavors in Illinois.

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

Insurance bill combining homeowners and auto regulation passes House, awaits Senate action

Bill gives state authority to regulate homeowners and auto insurance premiums.

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

Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki to start the season on injured list after tweaking knee during WBC

Mesa, AZ (AP) – Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki will start the season on the injured list as he recovers from a…

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

Houston, Illinois carry strong opening-weekend efficiency in March Madness into Sweet 16 collision

The third-seeded Illini had the second-largest scoring margin (plus-56) of the first weekend while averaging 1.382 points per possession (181 points on 131 possessions).

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

Blakes leads Vanderbilt to 1st Sweet 16 since 2009 with near triple-double in March Madness victory over Illinois

Seventh-seeded Illinois (22-12) came in with the youngest team in this tournament after having to replace four starters.

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

Some state officials say shifting mail ballot deadline will complicate plans for November elections

In Illinois, another state that allows late-arriving ballots, 106,000 ballots arrived within the state's 14-day grace period in 2024, just under 2% of the 5.5 million votes cast in that election.

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

Abortion pills are gaining ground as a method for ending pregnancies, and opponents are responding

The estimated increase in the mailing pills comes as Guttmacher’s estimates also suggest fewer women are traveling to obtain abortions in states like Colorado, Illinois, Kansas and New Mexico.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

The Chicks to headline Illinois State Fair grandstand

The Chicks will play the next to the last day of the fair.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around

Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Tiger Woods to play TGL match final for his Jupiter Links with a title on the line

Tiger Woods has put himself into the lineup Tuesday night for his Jupiter Links team in the TGL final, waiting until the last day to make his first appearance in the tech-infused indoor league.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special

Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.

4 weeks ago in World

Afghanistan releases American national Dennis Coyle after more than a year

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities on Tuesday released American academic Dennis Coyle after holding him for over a year, with the foreign ministry saying the release came on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

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

Rising electricity demand could impact costs, experts say

Many states, including Illinois, are investing in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar as they decommission coal-fired plants.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Chatham breaks ground on $22 million municipal center

The new municipal center will hold city administration offices, staff and utility billing.