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1 week ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Despite mounting budget pressure, graduated income tax remains political longshot
Gov. JB Pritzker backs the idea in principle but says it’s not a 2026 priority.
1 week ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Hockey Hall of Fame player and longtime Blackhawks executive Bob Pulford dies at 89
Off the ice, Pulford was the first president of the players union, taking part in early collective bargaining and laying the foundation for the modern NHLPA.
1 week ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Bears look to regroup for playoffs after closing regular season with 2 straight losses
The Bears (11-6) closed the regular season with back-to-back losses after falling to Detroit 19-16 on a last-second field goal.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
6 therapist-approved mental health tips to kick off the new year
Rula offers six therapist-approved mental health tips for the new year, emphasizing self-reflection, energy management, and setting achievable goals.
1 week ago in National, Trending
The Latest: After briefing, Johnson says he doesn’t expect US troops to deploy to Venezuela
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials briefed leaders in Congress late Monday on the striking military operation in Venezuela...
1 week ago in Entertainment, Sports
NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial
NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps on Tuesday announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the United States...
1 week ago in National
Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213
Republican Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California, has died, GOP officials said Tuesday. He was 65.
1 week ago in National, Trending
Wall Street opens mixed as crude oil prices continue to climb
Stocks are off to a mixed start on Wall Street. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% in the first few minutes of trading Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was essentially...
Security forces clash with protesters in Iran’s main market as at least 35 killed in demonstrations
Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy conducted a sit-in Tuesday at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces ultimately firing...
1 week ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026
Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was...
1 week ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Sales tax numbers are big for D-186
Also: Superintendent search continues; e-learning plan renewed.
1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
UPDATE: Two dead after I-55 crash in Springfield
Victims are a 37-year-old Riverton woman and her eight-year-old daughter.
1 week ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Montana State beats Illinois State 35-34 in OT thriller for 1st national title since 1984
Illinois State made big defensive plays to give the Redbirds a chance.
1 week ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Some Cardinals players will make special appearance at UIS
The 2026 Cardinals Caravan will be at the upcoming UIS game on Saturday, Jan 17.
1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Public Health urges flu shots and other safety preventative measures as influenza rates spike
IDPH urges the public to get flu shots and take other preventative measures to mitigate the spread of influenza.
1 week ago in National, Trending
The nation’s 250th anniversary arrives with a call for year-round community service
The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission wants to turn America's 250th birthday celebration into the country's single biggest year for volunteering.
1 week ago in Sports
Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide, saying Monday that he isn't prepared to return to competition ahead of the year's first Grand Slam event.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
A new Grammy category honors album covers, and the artists that make them
When it came time to decide the cover image for Wet Leg's sophomore album, the British indie rock band packed items that might provide inspiration — velvet worms sewn by guitarist Hester Chambers, an oversized head of hair from a music video shoot, lizard-like gloves — and headed to an Airbnb.
Final pilgrims cross Holy Door as Vatican claims Jubilee success with 33 million visitors
The final pilgrims of the 2025 Holy Year passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica late Monday, as the Vatican claimed success after more than 33 million people participated in this the rarest of Jubilees: opened by one pope and closed by another.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly four-year hiatus
They're going to light up 2026 like dynamite: K-pop group BTS' comeback has an official date. According to a note shared to social media by the entertainment company BigHit Music, the mega popular group will return on March 20.
