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United Airlines plane in Chicago

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

United flight attendants ratify 5-year contract with 31% pay hike and boarding pay

“The contract will immediately change the lives of United Flight Attendants, especially our thousands of new hires who have been hired since the pandemic,” said Ken Diaz, president of the union’s United chapter.

A bald eaglet raises its head from a nest in Park No. 597 on the south side of Chicago, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

3 weeks ago in History, IL State News, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Bald eagle hatchlings spotted in a Chicago park may be the city’s first for more than a century

The first eaglet was spotted in the nest on April 28 and a second was confirmed May 7.

FILE - Chicago Bulls' Josh Giddey plays during the second half of an NBA basketball game March 25, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey has surgery on his right ankle, expected to be ready for camp

The Bulls said he will be sidelined from basketball activities for three months.

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen, Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

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

Supreme Court says man who lost leg can sue major logistics company over trucker crash

The high court ruled unanimously in favor of Shawn Montgomery, whose parked vehicle was hit by a speeding truck driver on an Illinois highway in 2017.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill recordings enter national registry

The new inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress include Swift's blockbuster 2014 pop album "1989," Beyoncé's era-defining 2008 anthem "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," Khan's genre-blending hit "I Feel for You," Vince Gill's emotional ballad "Go Rest High on That Mountain" and The Go-Go's groundbreaking debut album "Beauty and the Beat."

3 weeks ago in Sports

Braves reach 30 wins with another thrilling win that shows off myriad weapons

The Atlanta Braves keep finding new ways to win. It's all added up to being the first team in the big leagues to 30 victories.

Diverse group at a press conference behind a podium, holding signs that urge Protect our water and Pass the POWER Act.

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

Pressure to pass the Power Act

Advocates fear for our natural resources.

Senate Revenue Committee Chair Elgie Sims, D-Chicago, listens to a budget update from Department of Revenue Director David Harris on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

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

Illinois’ budget picture tightens in final stretch amid economic uncertainty

Deputy governor warns state has limited ability to increase spending.

Man in a navy suit and red tie speaks into a microphone in front of blue curtains.

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

Proposals could bring AI out of ‘the wild, wild West’

A top senator says artificial intelligence enjoys wide use and little regulation.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

20 years after a 22-minute ovation, Guillermo del Toro and ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ return to Cannes

Twenty years ago, Guillermo del Toro premiered "Pan's Labyrinth" at the Cannes Film Festival. He went in anxious. It was toward the end of the festival and many journalists had left. The movie's production had been a nightmare.

Springfield Police squad

3 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Four arrested related to drug, firearms investigations in Springfield

Searches May 7 and 11 resulted in drugs, guns, and cash being found.

Gray tabby cat lying on an orange towel next to a white ceramic bowl, gazing at the camera with green eyes.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Storm — APL Cat of the Week

Storm is full of meaningful affection for the right people.

Black dog wearing a pink bandana with colorful patterns standing near a chain-link fence in a yard.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Birdie — APL Dog of the Week

Full of energy and ready to come home to you!

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, ZZZ App Top Stories

School board moves to fire Carterville coach charged with criminal sexual abuse

John Wakey can request a dismissal hearing, is suspended without pay in the interim.

Can you help identify this woman, wanted for thefts at two Farm & Home Supply stores.

3 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspects in Farm & Home thefts

The thefts occurred within days of each other at the two Springfield Farm & Home locations.

A frustrated executive

3 weeks ago in Business, Capitol City Now Experts, Local, Local Experts, Marketing and Advertising Expert, ZZZ App Top Stories

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Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray speaks to Capitol News Illinois in February. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)

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

SPECIAL REPORT: How Illinois county clerks are combating election misinformation

Amid lower rates of voter faith, officials say elections are safe and secure — and they’re working to prove it to the public.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to reporters at an event in Springfield on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)

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

Pritzker urges feds to release $1B in broadband funds to Illinois

‘Unusual and targeted’: a Trump order from last year suggested tying the funds to compliance with federal AI policy.

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1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup

World Cup fans in a growing number of U.S. cities won't have an issue finding a well-poured pint to go with their late-night match. State leaders across the U.S. are signing off on extending bar and restaurant hours during the world's most-watched sporting event.