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1 hour ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Champaign man arrested after knife attack injures three first responders
Champaign Police officers arrived within minutes and found two firefighters and one paramedic suffering from serious stab wounds.
1 hour ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion as Illinois players win big
In Wednesday night’s drawing, an Illinois Lottery player from Aurora claimed a $1 million prize after matching five numbers.
2 hours ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Tavy — APL Cat of the Week
Tavy is mellow and loves a warm blanket!
2 hours ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Buster — APL Dog of the Week
Buster is "sweet" and "a social butterfly"!
2 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Trump’s promised immigration crackdown in Chicago could last about six weeks, suburban official says
Although details about the promised Chicago operation have been sparse, local opposition is already widespread and is building in the suburbs. State and city leaders have said they plan to sue the Trump administration.
2 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois delegation traveling to Japan for annual conference
Governor JB Pritzker will not attend, blames the Trump Administration.
3 hours ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Warren’s LLCC swan song
"There are many people out there who may want to go get a four year (degree) but aren't ready in their lives," said Charlotte Warren, who is retiring after this school year.
4 hours ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Elkhart coal mine closed after CWLP moves contract to another company
CWLP shifted business away to another mine in 2024.
6 hours ago in Sports
Defending champion Eagles edge Cowboys 24-20 in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener
Through spit and rain, a ceremony and a setback, Jalen Hurts and the Super Bowl champion Eagles weathered the storm and showed why they're again a favorite to hoist a second straight Lombardi Trophy.
7 hours ago in Sports
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. Open women’s final
On Saturday, when she faces No. 8 Amanda Anisimova in the final, the No. 1-seeded Sabalenka will be trying to become the first woman to claim consecutive championships at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams got three in a row from 2012 to 2014.
7 hours ago in Entertainment
Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.
7 hours ago in Entertainment
Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’
This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.
8 hours ago in History, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Demolition to begin this month at Pillsbury site in Springfield
The demolition will include 160 silos and 500,000 square feet of buildings.
9 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
A wildly popular 15-year-old computer whiz is becoming the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint
In the lead-up to Acutis' canonization on Sunday, it's all Acutis, all the time at the Blessed Carlo Acutis Parish and school in Chicago.
9 hours ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Trump administration investigates Medicaid spending on immigrants in Democratic states
Illinois is included in the reported investigation.
9 hours ago in Education, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
UIS chancellor named to special NCAA committee
The university says in a news release Janet Gooch will serve on the NCAA Committee on Access, Opportunity, and Impact.
23 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Justin Bieber announces ‘Swag ll’ will arrive Friday
Never say never... again? In July, Justin Bieber surprised fans by releasing his seventh studio album, "Swag," hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It turns out, he wasn't done yet. On Thursday morning, Bieber shared that "Swag II" will arrive on Friday.
23 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91
Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, died Thursday, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91.
23 hours ago in Crime, Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
A new approach to juvenile corrections opens in Lincoln
"The young people that we serve have experienced a lot; they have experienced loss, trauma, abuse, heartache, poverty, discrimination, and much more. They're also incredibly resilient and strong, intelligent and funny, and loving. These kids are worth our investment -- this investment."
23 hours ago in History, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Walk into history Oct. 5
An influential Lutheran pastor is one of seven Oak Ridge Cemetery denizens featured in annual cemetery walk.
