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IDNR to roll out new reservation/permit system May 1st
The current system will be offline April 27-30 but reservations will transfer to the new interface.
1 hour ago in Sports, Trending
Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats
John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.
2 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found dismembered in his car
Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was last known to be alive nearly a year ago and whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in September in his apparently abandoned Tesla, prosecutors said Monday.
3 hours ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Get your books ready, its National Library Week!
Lana Shovlin of The Lincoln Library comes onto the WTAX Morning News Watch to discuss the importance and events of National Library Week.
4 hours ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
6 rodent races, 1 championship
Kayla Miller and Erica Romines representing the community childcare connection program discuss the upcoming RatTucky Derby.
5 hours ago in Business, History, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Bid for Black history trail
"History across the Tracks" would be another local tourist attraction.
6 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
New chief at IL Chamber of Commerce
Jimmy Clayton comes from Illinois Realtors.
6 hours ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Madigan author plans a second book
Ex-Tribune newsman Ray Long is Illinoisan of the Year.
6 hours ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Teamsters: No to driverless cars
A bill calls for a pilot program.
8 hours ago in National
And they’re off: Fastest Boston Marathon field ever has wind at its back as it starts the race
The fastest field in Boston Marathon history left Hopkinton on Monday morning for the 130th edition of the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon, riding cool weather and a tailwind on its 26.2-mile (42.1945-kilometer) journey to Copley Square.
8 hours ago in World
Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one
An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 off northern Japan on Monday prompted a short-lived tsunami alert and the advisory of a higher risk of a possible mega-quake for coastal areas there.
8 hours ago in Sports
Pistons open playoffs with a flop as East’s top seed, losing to 8th-seeded Magic
The Detroit Pistons opened the NBA playoffs with a flop. Detroit went into the postseason as the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, openly talking about exceeding modest expectations and winning the franchise's fourth championship.
8 hours ago in Sports
Wembanyama revels in safety of Hall of Famers, fans in playoff debut as Spurs top Blazers
It has proven almost as difficult to rattle Victor Wembanyama as it is to get a shot off against San Antonio's 7-foot-4 star. Still, if there was ever a time to experience some nerves it was Sunday.
8 hours ago in Lifestyle
To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection
Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do.
9 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is no match for ‘Super Mario’ or ‘Hail Mary’ at the box office
"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and "Project Hail Mary" dominated the North American box office again this weekend, leaving "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" in third place for its debut.
9 hours ago in Entertainment
Amy Winehouse’s father loses legal bid for funds friends made selling singer’s memorabilia
A London judge ruled Monday against the father of Amy Winehouse who sued his daughter's friends for profiting off the late singer's memorabilia.
12 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Tentative deal at UIS
Class resumes Monday.
23 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Inky — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Are you looking for a "house panther"?
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Meet Baron — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
The shelters are full! Adopt or foster a pet like Baron today!
23 hours ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Coming soon to council chambers: security?
Aldermen say increasing threats worry them.