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2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance
Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....
2 weeks ago in Music
U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events
U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good...
2 weeks ago in Trending, World
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over ties to Epstein
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein...
2 weeks ago in Music
A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer
A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at...
2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports
US defeats Sweden and Canada beats Czechia in OT to reach the semifinals at the Olympics
When the U.S. gave up a tying goal to Sweden with 91 seconds left in the quarterfinals at the Olympics, even the most seasoned players were on edge...
2 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Rochester schools approve $2.2m in cuts, plan to close grade school
22 positions and one elementary school are being cut.
2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Moweaqua board makes budget cuts to avoid deficit
Even Mayor Shawn Conlin resigned after the executive session.
2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Man dead after car-versus motorcycle crash in Springfield
The name of the victim hasn't been released.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Kyrie Irving won’t play this season for the Mavericks as he continues recovery from knee injury
Kyrie Irving won't play this season as the star guard for the Dallas Mavericks continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained almost a year ago. The nine-time All-Star and the team made the announcement Wednesday, two days before the Mavericks return from the All-Star break.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
A movie that takes liberties with ‘Wuthering Heights’? Scholars are OK with that
If you're looking for someone to debate the new "Wuthering Heights" movie with, you might want to start with Lucasta Miller. She's a British author, editor and critic who has published an acclaimed study of the Brontë sisters and wrote the preface for the Penguin Classics edition of "Wuthering Heights."
2 weeks ago in National
Eight backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche
Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers and are searching for one more who remains missing after an avalanche in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, authorities said Wednesday, making it the deadliest U.S. avalanche in nearly half a century.
2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
UPDATE: Pritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies
The budget proposed by Pritzker on Wednesday largely maintains the status quo, and forgoes significant broad-based tax increases.
2 weeks ago in Capitol City Now Experts, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Reaction to Governor’s State of the State and Budget address
Republicans pan the speech, while some groups like it.
2 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
District 186: Summer SCOPE program came close to a shutdown
The District 186 after school program known as SCOPE almost had to stop running its summertime program, with a new attendance fee, they can remain in operation.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Pritzker budget address includes slight spending increase, new housing construction program, criticism of Trump
Pritizker criticizes Trump, proposes new housing, wants data center tax credits paused.
2 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Star parties return to UIS for spring season
Star parties are hosted by UIS Associate Professor of Astronomy and Physics John Martin at the UIS Campus Observatory.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Pritzker to propose statewide zoning laws to spur homebuilding, limit local control
‘BUILD’ plan would allow more multi-unit housing, legalize granny flats.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick focuses on public safety in GOP governor’s race
He is one of four candidates vying for the chance to unseat Pritzker.
2 weeks ago in History, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Key quotes from the Rev. Jesse Jackson that define his politics and legacy
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, was known not just as a tireless advocate for the Civil Rights Movement but as one of its most dynamic orators.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sells for record $16.5M at auction
Logan Paul has set a new world's record — for the auction price of a trading card. The wrestling and social media star's rare Pickachu Illustrator Pokémon card, a "Holy Grail" for collectors, sold for $16.5 million Monday at Goldin Auctions after 41 days of bidding.
