3 weeks ago in Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Big House Ballgame at Old Joliet Prison kicks off Route 66 festivities

The Joliet Slammers played the Gateway Grizzlies before fans celebrating Illinois and Hollywood history.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, History, IL State News, Local, Music, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘More than just a road’: Illinois communities celebrate Route 66’s centennial (WITH PHOTOS)

Museums, diners and roadside attractions spruce up as the ‘Mother Road’ turns 100.

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

Remembering the fallen

One line-of-duty death is still one too many, says fire marshal spokesman.

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

Judge delays decision on special prosecutor for ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ to review new developments

Judge seeks assurances from Cook County State’s Attorney that nonviolent crimes would also be investigated.

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

White Sox legend Dick Allen takes center stage in new documentary series

Historian Dr. David Fletcher highlights Allen’s impact on baseball, civil rights, and Chicago sports history.

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

Illinois earns top emergency preparedness ranking, jumping from middle to high performance tier

Illinois has earned a top-tier emergency preparedness ranking from Trust for America's Health, jumping from the middle performance category in 2025 to high performance in 2026.

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

Bears undrafted rookie receiver Squirrel White retires

The move comes after White participated in rookie minicamp over the weekend.

3 weeks ago in National

US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9% increase from February to March.

3 weeks ago in Sports

What might LeBron James do next? He has plenty of options for next season and beyond

LeBron James has options. He could stay with the Los Angeles Lakers. He could decide to join another team. He could even retire and end the longest career in NBA history. He knows all this. He just doesn't know the answer.

3 weeks ago in Sports

2026 NFL schedule: Bills stadium debuts Week 2, Cowboys at Giants Week 1, vs. Eagles on Thanksgiving

The Buffalo Bills' first regular-season game in their new stadium will be against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 17 and will kick off Amazon Prime Video's "Thursday Night Football" schedule. The matchup was one of three announced by the NFL on Monday as NBC, Fox and Prime Video made their upfront presentations to advertisers.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Rick Riordan unveils new ‘Camp Half-Blood’ novels, starting this fall

Starting this fall, fans of Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson" books can discover some adventures that took place at the demigod training facility Camp Half-Blood when Percy himself wasn't around.

3 weeks ago in National

Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress on Tuesday about the Trump administration's end game for the Iran war, the conflict's costs and its impact on diminishing weapons stockpiles.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over Israel

Competition starts Tuesday at the Eurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israel's participation hanging over the 70th birthday of the over-the-top pop music extravaganza.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

New basketball court at Boys and Girls Clubs location means more than just play

Local officials cut a ribbon Monday on a new basketball court at the club location near 15th and Monroe.

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

Meet Glitch — Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

Glitch can become your new bestie!

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

Meet Kelli & Kerri — Meow Mobile Cats of the Week

Take them home together!

3 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

“Rolling Laughs” hits the road this weekend

"Rolling Laughs" is the new mobile open mic venue!

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

As Illinoisans lose federal food assistance, independent grocers face debt, store closure

Without SNAP benefits, recipients could lose spending power, hurting local businesses.

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

How do data centers benefit the places where they’re built? Local mayors give mixed reviews

From taxes and community investment to water and energy depletion, data centers are a polarizing force.

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

Quarterback RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, commits to Northwestern in 2027

"Excited for the next step and ready to get to work," Day posted in a message thanking coaches and family.