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

Cavs acquire Ellis and Schroder in 3-team trade with Kings and Bulls, AP source says

A person familiar with the trade said Saturday night that the Chicago Bulls will get forward Dario Saric from Sacramento along with two second-round picks.

FILE - Boston Red Sox's Jordan Hicks reacts after striking out Houston Astros' Carlos Correa in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Aug. 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper, File)

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

White Sox acquire right-hander Jordan Hicks from Boston for prospect Gage Ziehl

“He’s got a chance to really impact our starting rotation this year,” Getz said.

Russia. Moscow. Sports Palace "Megasport". November 16, 2018. ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating - Rostelecom Cup. Pairs Short Program. Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Nathan Bartholomay

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

Canada’s Stellato-Dudek withdraws from Olympic figure skating team event due to injury

The 42-year-old Stellato-Dudek, who was born in the Chicago suburbs, has represented Canada since teaming up with Deschamps before the 2019 season.

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

Ring doorbell donation

Amazon has donated 1,000 of the devices to Illinois survivors of domestic violence.

2 weeks ago in National

Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

In the 100th year since the nation's earliest observances of Black History Month — which began when scholar Carter G. Woodson pioneered the first Negro History Week — celebrations will go on. The current political climate has energized civil rights organizations, artists and academics to engage young people on a full telling of America's story.

2 weeks ago in National

5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, were released following a judge's order and returned to Minnesota on Sunday, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.

2 weeks ago in National

Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash

President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for construction, his latest proposal to upturn the storied venue since returning to the White House.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album

Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz is 22, he's the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis, and he had to achieve what no man previously has done to complete the career Grand Slam in Australia.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Aldermen fed up with NAPA

Auto parts contractor wants another $1.9M.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Rogers prepares to take the helm at CWLP

Data centers pose a new challenge.

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

The future of school funding

Schools no longer have covid funds to rely on.

cancer

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

Group support is available for cancer patients

Expert: You'll be glad you joined a cancer support group.

University of Chicago Political Science Professor Robert Pape presents data on immigration enforcement activity in Chicago during a Jan. 30, 2026, hearing of Illinois Accountability Commission. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)

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

‘A crisis for the nation’: ICE accountability commission continues to seek solutions

Commissioners set to review actions of key Trump officials, at Pritzker’s request.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly.

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

2nd Senate debate: Democrats talk fighting Trump, restoring trust in government

Federal minimum wage rate injects new division into race.

Justice Sanjay Tailor will replace Mary Jane Theis on the Illinois Supreme Court.

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

Tailor sworn in to Illinois Supreme Court

He previously served as an associate judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County between 2003 and 2021, where he was assigned to the traffic municipal, domestic relations, law, and chancery divisions. 

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

White Sox players embrace higher expectations after young core showed promise last season

The White Sox used some of the financial flexibility they got in the Robert deal to sign veteran reliever Seranthony Domínguez. He figures to close for them.

David Robertson

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

David Robertson, a World Series champion and All-Star, retires after 17-year MLB career

Robertson totaled at least 34 saves from 2014-16 playing for the Yankees and Chicago White Sox.

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If you're looking for someone to debate the new "Wuthering Heights" movie with, you might want to start with Lucasta Miller. She's a British author, editor and critic who has published an acclaimed study of the Brontë sisters and wrote the preface for the Penguin Classics edition of "Wuthering Heights."