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

Sean Grayson Trial: Day 7 Blog

Closing arguments Tuesday, and jury deliberations will start. Check back to this post today for the latest updates.

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

UPDATE: The end … and the beginning…for the Massey Commission

Massey Commission members agree: the real work is ahead.

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

Prosecution, defense rest in Sean Grayson murder trial; closing arguments Tuesday

2nd Degree Murder is now a possible conviction for the jury in the Sean Grayson trial.

2 weeks ago in Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Atlas — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

The kennels are full, so adopt Atlas today!

2 weeks ago in Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Sierra Mist — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Sierra Mist was brought in as a stray and is a "unique torbie beauty with extremely soft fur and gorgeous eyes."

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

Serbian point guard receives eligibility approval for the 2025-26 season after NCAA review

Petrovic joins Illinois after a successful stint in Europe.

2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Education, Farm, History, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

The 1887 law that powers modern agricultural science at U of I

As ACES continues to evolve, its mission is to provide science-backed solutions to the world’s pressing challenges.

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

State rep., comptroller candidate’s ICE disclosures draw threats from DOJ

The dispute comes amid heightened tensions over Trump’s immigration crackdown.

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

Crowded Dem primaries, GOP field for governor take shape as candidates file for office

GOP primary for governor remains in flux after tragedy hits Darren Bailey’s family.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Music, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Jack DeJohnette, acclaimed jazz drummer who worked with Miles Davis, dies at 83

The Chicago-born DeJohnette began his musical life as a classical pianist, starting training at age 4, before taking up the drums with his high school band.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Yeah, boyeeee’: Flavor Flav gives bobsled and skeleton a try, joins team as hype man for Olympics

At 66 years old, Flavor Flav went 67 mph. That was all it took to get him hooked on sliding. Meet the newest fan of the U.S. bobsled and skeleton program: a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, a founding member of Public Enemy, a reality show star and now, an aspiring slider.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Cheating beyond ChatGPT: Agentic browsers present risks to universities

Pangram reports that new AI-enabled browsers, such as OpenAI's Atlas, raise concerns about academic integrity and student data privacy in universities.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

10 hidden cities where your career could take off in 2026

HousingAnywhere reports that emerging cities like Porto, Leipzig, and Valencia are ideal for career growth, affordability, and quality of life in 2026.

2 weeks ago in Music

20 slang words popularized by hit songs

Stacker culled through news and entertainment resources to come up with a list of 20 slang words that originated from or were popularized by songs.

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

Mr. T, Hall of Famer

Illinois Broadcasters Association inducts "A-Team" star.

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

The quest to be first…on the ballot

Monday was the first day for candidates to file their petitions for March 17 primary.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this Halloween

Trick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year. That should be fine with younger consumers, who have been gravitating for years toward non-chocolate candies like gummies, freeze-dried treats and other sweets that come in a variety of shapes, colors and flavors.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

For Demi Lovato, ‘It’s Not That Deep.’ Her new pop era, album and tour are reasons to celebrate

On her ninth studio album, Demi Lovato has had a revelation: "It's Not That Deep." It's the title of her energetic dance-pop record, and a celebration of life's joys and messiness — all of which appear across its 11 tracks.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Chainsaw Man’ anime film topples Springsteen biopic and ‘Black Phone 2’ at the box office

A big-screen adaptation of the popular anime "Chainsaw Man" has beaten out a biopic about the Boss and the horror sequel "Black Phone 2" to top the North American box office.

2 weeks ago in Sports

LSU fires coach Brian Kelly in the 4th season of his 10-year, $100 million deal

LSU fired coach Brian Kelly during the fourth season of a 10-year contract worth about $100 million, athletic director Scott Woodward announced Sunday night.