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IDOT targets young engineering talent with student loan assistance
The initiative aims to make IDOT more competitive for employment and tame a national engineer shortage.
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Jury awards $49.5M to the family of a woman killed in 2019 Boeing Max crash
The verdict, reached Wednesday after a trial in federal court in Chicago, resolves one of the last remaining wrongful death lawsuits filed in connection with the disaster that killed all 157 people aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.
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Blackhawks agree to 3-year contract with forward prospect Roman Kantserov
The Blackhawks went 29-39-14 this year, an 11-point improvement on the previous season and still nowhere near playoff contention.
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Brad Underwood agrees to new contract terms following Illinois’ Final Four run
The agreement requires approval of university trustees.
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White Sox say fan who fell into the bullpen seems to be doing well
The video shows the fan rising to his feet as Chicago second baseman Chase Meidroth hits a run-scoring sacrifice fly to Royals center fielder Lane Thomas for the first out in the bottom of the third inning.
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Starbucks to lay off 300 US corporate workers and close regional offices
Starbucks said it’s also closing underused offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago and other cities.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks selected to sing the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500
Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks will sing the national anthem at next week's Indianapolis 500, race organizers announced Thursday. The singer, songwriter and actress also performed the anthem before the 2015 and 2024 races.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver
The Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final for the eighth time since relocating to Denver courtesy of a Brett Kulak goal in a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 5. It's just the second time in the last nine playoff appearances the Avalanche have made it past the second round.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Marner, Dorofeyev propel Golden Knights past Ducks 5-1 in Game 6 clincher, into conference finals
Mitch Marner scored a tremendous goal 62 seconds after the opening faceoff, Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights cruised into the Western Conference finals with a 5-1 victory over Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of the second round Thursday night.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, ‘Dai Dai’
As the song demands: "Let's go!" The Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have teamed up for "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
3 weeks ago in World
A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded
Africa's top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
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Durbin says anti-vaping stance cost FDA chief his job
Durbin voted to approve Makary’s nomination when Makary said he would take a tough stand on vapes aimed at kids.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
IL House GOP: Dems should forget about Trump and focus on affordability
Removing taxes on tips and overtime, reinstating private-school scholarship program, and suspending the sales tax on gas are among their ideas.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
After the Kendrick Lamar beef, can Drake come back with ‘Iceman’?
Drake has returned as the "Iceman." And the stakes couldn't be higher. His ninth studio album — and his first since his extravagant loss in a very public feud with Kendrick Lamar — arrives Friday.
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Fuyao Glass announces major expansion proposal in Decatur
Price said pending federal approval, the facility will be built right next to the current facility in Mt. Zion.
3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Central Illinois shoppers feeling the pinch of rising costs
"There's no way around it, and it just seems like it's just going up and up and up," Garecht said.
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Old Capitol Farmers Market marks 27th season with Saturday opening
The Old Capitol Farmers Market returns for its 27th season Saturday in downtown Springfield, featuring about 80 vendors, live music and family activities from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fourth and Adams streets.
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Logan County approves 90-day moratorium on large data centers amid resident concerns
"Thirty to 50 years from now, the decisions they make are going to affect the young children and the young adults that are raising those children now and grandchildren," resident Tonjia Ritchie said.
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WWE pins BOS Center
Ticket sales start May 20.
