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1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Which stars are joining this year’s lineup?

Ciara, Foreigner, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Busta Rhymes, Mickey Guyton and Teyana Taylor will feature in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which will also cement "KPop Demon Hunters" as a pop culture phenomenon with appearances by the movie's singers on the ground and cute characters in balloons overhead.

1 day ago in National

Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats

The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set to expire and there are few real talks between the parties over how to end it.

1 day ago in Business, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Welcome dome

27-team softball tournament inaugurates Scheels Sports Park in "soft opening."

ICE agents

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

Video shows immigration agent punching restrained man after car collision turns into confrontation

"It is an outrage,” Biss said. “Our message for ICE is simple: Get the hell out of Evanston."

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

Man shot to death in Springfield early Saturday

Police say "This is an ongoing investigation."

Sangamon County Complex

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

Illinois lawmakers approve ban on immigration arrests near courthouses

Democratic Senate President Don Harmon, a lead sponsor, acknowledged the measure will face a court challenge.

Jose Jeronimo Guardian, 48, was detained for deportation at the Clinton County Courthouse on Monday, October 27, 2025, in Carlyle, Illinois. The men who arrested Guardian declined to identify themselves and took him out of the courthouse in handcuffs. Guardian is undocumented and was attempting to go to a Spanish-language traffic court for charges unrelated to his immigration status. (Illinois Answers Project photo by Janelle O’Dea)

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

‘They are literally targeting people.’ ICE comes to southern Illinois

Man detained at Spanish-speaking traffic court in Clinton County is a first in the area.

A protestor dressed in striped clothing reminiscent of uniforms worn by those imprisoned in Nazi concentration camps walks with a sign outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in the Chicago suburb of Broadview on Oct. 9. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

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

Lawsuit alleges ICE detainees denied access to counsel while held in ‘inhumane’ conditions

7th Circuit rules judge overstepped in ordering Bovino into court for daily check-ins.

Reps. Eva-Dina Delgado and Kam Buckner watch the House of Representatives discuss their proposal to reform Chicagoland public transit. The two Chicago Democrats led a House working group tasked with overseeing negotiations. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

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

Lawmakers approve $1.5B transit funding package without statewide tax increases

Funding for downstate transit agencies decreases from previous plan.

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

Highest scoring NBA players born in Illinois

Stacker compiled the highest scoring NBA players born in Illinois.

4 days ago in Sports

NFL fines the Baltimore Ravens $100,000 over the inaccurate injury report involving Lamar Jackson

The Baltimore Ravens have been fined $100,000 by the NFL for incorrectly listing star quarterback Lamar Jackson as a full participant in practice on Oct. 24.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV. Here’s what customers should know

Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV, leaving subscribers of the Google-owned live streaming platform without access to major networks like ESPN and ABC.

Depression

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

As clocks fall back, seasonal depression rises: What you need to know about SAD

Experts warn of increased symptoms as daylight saving time ends and sunlight wanes.

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

Illinois lottery player hits $850K jackpot on Halloween

Online Lucky Day Lotto ticket delivers sweet surprise with winning numbers drawn October 29.

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

Illinois Federation of Teachers rallies at capitol to ‘Tax the Rich’

More than 400 educators and state workers call on lawmakers to fund schools and protect public services.

slot machine

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

Illinois Senate passes bill allowing Macon County racino, but House adjourns without addressing plan

Turner said the racino would be a $220 million investment for Decatur and could potentially generate $27 million in annual revenue. 

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton speaks on Oct. 30 with food assistance advocates and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients about the impact of a looming federal cutoff in SNAP funding. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)

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

‘Drop in the bucket’: Illinois measures to offset SNAP cuts will not alleviate problem

Advocates say devoting state funds to food pantries will not fill gap left by federal shutdown.

Ruben Torres Maldonado, center

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

Chicago father of child fighting cancer released on bond by immigration judge

U.S. District Judge Jeremy Daniel said last week that Torres Maldonado’s detention is illegal and violates his due process rights. But Daniel also said he could not order his immediate release.

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

US Marine arrested and accused of kidnapping girl with intent to sexually assault her, FBI says

William Richard Roy, 24, who was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, flew to Chicago last week, met the girl in a park and then took her to a hotel overnight before boarding a bus to Durham, North Carolina, the FBI said in a statement.

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4 hours ago in Entertainment

Sesame Street’s new season: Bubba Wallace, Netflix and a whole lot of chickens

New home. Some format changes. Same monsters. "Sesame Street" launches its 56th season on Nov. 10 with NASCAR champion Bubba Wallace as a guest, a slightly tweaked format and a new way to watch — via Netflix.

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Bruce Springsteen performs at New York Public Library gala

Bruce Springsteen was among six honorees Monday night at the New York Public Library's annual "Library Lions" gala, which pays tribute to "outstanding achievements" in arts, culture, letters and scholarship.

4 hours ago in Sports

College Football Playoff opens with 1 game Dec. 19 and 3 more on Dec. 20; TV and kickoff times set

The College Football Playoff will open with one first-round game on Dec. 19 and three more on Dec. 20, CFP administrators announced Tuesday.