2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, police said. LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery, New Orleans police said in a statement.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn’t backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses

Stephen Colbert isn't backing down in an extraordinary public dispute with his bosses at CBS over what he can air on his late-night talk show.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, 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 the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer, billed as the first major museum show to feature McCartney and Wings.

2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

In a golden masterclass, Norway’s Klaebo extends Winter Olympics medal record

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo's golden run at Milan Cortina continued Wednesday as the Norwegian star secured his fifth gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics — and a record 10th overall — in the men's team sprint.

2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

US star Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom to break 8-year Olympic drought

Mikaela Shiffrin's turbulent, 12-year Olympic journey came full circle Wednesday when she won the slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds to break her long medal drought at the Winter Games.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

No grocery tax in city budget

Revenue from new Scheels Sports Park could compensate.

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

GOP continues to rip guv on budget

Republicans want Dems to rein in spending.

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

Death penalty for abortion? “Equal protection”

Proposals would reinstate capital punishment, classify abortion as first-degree murder.

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

District 186 Board mulls starting school year earlier

The problem might be the Illinois State Fair.

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

First measles case of 2026 confirmed in Metro East

State health officials urge residents to check MMR vaccination status after potential church exposure.

2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

Defending champion Sweden out of Olympic medal contention in men’s curling after ‘horrible week’

Defending champion Sweden was eliminated from semifinal contention in the men's curling competition at the Winter Olympics with two matches to spare Tuesday after what skip Niklas Edin described as a "horrible week."

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Madonna sends good luck message to American figure skater Amber Glenn at Olympics

Just before Glenn performed her short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday night, which is set to Madonna's song "Like a Prayer," she received a video from the "Queen of Pop" wishing her luck in the individual competition at the Winter Games.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Tiger Woods isn’t ruling out a return to the Masters. Ryder Cup captaincy also uncertain

Tiger Woods did not rule out a return to the Masters just under two months away, even as his immediate future appears to include just about everything but golf.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ US tour next month

The rock icon and the E Street Band announced Tuesday the launch of their "Land of Hope and Dreams" American tour starting March 31 in Minneapolis, kicking off a 20-date run that blends arena rock with a message centered on democracy, freedom and what Springsteen calls the defense of the American ideal.

2 weeks ago in National

Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.

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

Illinois football hires Jordan Thomas and Tyrone Wheatley to bolster coaching staff

The Fighting Illini add experienced NFL and college coaches to lead the defensive line and running backs.

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

Bob’s Discount Furniture opens locations in Springfield, Champaign

Two of more than 200 locations opened Friday, Feb.13.

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

Bears stadium package has ‘positive momentum’ in Springfield, but not in end zone

Illinois lawmakers say progress has been made, but hurdles remain.

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

AP Was There: A profile of Jesse Jackson as he prepared his 1984 campaign for the presidency

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was profiled by The Associated Press when he was a 41-year-old civil rights activist preparing his historic 1984 campaign for the presidency.

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

Here are the tributes to the Rev. Jesse Jackson from leaders and activists

Eulogies are pouring in after the death of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, who led the U.S. Civil Rights Movement for decades.