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2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports
Lindsey Vonn is ‘confident’ she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee
Lindsey Vonn has done this before. And succeeded. The 41-year-old American skiing standout is "confident" she can compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite a torn ACL from a crash four days ago.
2 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Diane Rutledge has passed away
Ex-District 186 superintendent was named First Citizen three months ago.
2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Deputy hospitalized after shooting in Peoria identified, suspect arrested
Larry Bell, 51, allegedly shot Deputy Jack Evans.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Fawn — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
"...unfortunately, the longest resident at the shelter."
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Hazel — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Rare, but a "sweet cuddler"!
2 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Two arrested after shooting in Taylorville
Shooting and standoff with Taylorville Police happened early Monday.
2 weeks ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Child care funding freeze could worsen shortage in Illinois, providers say
Illinois already has too few providers and many rely on funding from federal programs.
2 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
District 186 prepares to ‘displace’ teachers
"Nobody's losing their job," says Gill.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Pritzker drops $5M to boost Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in Senate race
Krishnamoorthi gives $33,000 to immigrant advocacy groups after receiving controversial donation.
2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Election ’26: 4 Democrats seeking to replace Mendoza as Illinois comptroller
Candidates offer various approaches to job with some pledging bold legislative agenda.
2 weeks ago in World
Spain considers social media ban for under-16s, joining others in Europe
Spain plans to ban social media access for children under 16, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Tuesday, in a move designed to shield young people from the harms of online content.
2 weeks ago in World
Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks
Russia carried out a major attack on Ukraine overnight in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday was a breach of its commitment to hold off on attacks on energy infrastructure, a day before representatives of the two countries were due to attend U.S.-brokered talks on ending the 4-year-old all-out war.
2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports
Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flagbearers for Winter Olympics
Speedskater Erin Jackson already has made history, as the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Bobsledder Frank Del Duca is a sergeant in the Army, hailing from a family with deep Italian roots. They might be the perfect pair to lead the U.S. into the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie asks for prayers to help bring her missing mom home
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is asking for prayers to help bring home her 84-year-old mother, whom authorities in Arizona believe was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will.
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Thousands travel to Illinois for abortion care, advocates say access still limited
The American Civil Liberties Union found that 1 in 4 people nationwide traveled to Illinois for abortion care.
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
American Heart Month highlights effects of alcohol on heart health
Heart disease remains the number one killer in the United States.
2 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Celebrating the new superintendent
District 186 appoints Jordan by unanimous vote.
2 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Lincoln Library celebrates its 140th birthday
Cake, history, and a time capsule from 1976 will be opened, all to celebrate the 140th birthday of the Springfield Public Library.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
The Land of Lincoln Honor Flight will be coming up soon
Get your applications in soon so you can reserve your spot.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
White Sox are counting on Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to add pop to their lineup
Chicago expects Murakami, who turns 26 on Monday, to deliver in a big way after signing a $34 million, two-year contract in late December.
