3 weeks ago in National

Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn’t known, AP sources say

A suspect is in custody in the shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, police said.

3 weeks ago in World

3 arrested in Hong Kong, as a high-rise fire leaves at least 36 dead and 279 reported missing

Police in Hong Kong arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter, several local news media reported, in connection with a blaze that has killed at least 36 people and left another 279 missing in the city's deadliest fire in years.

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

UPDATE: City of Chicago employee arrested after allegedly making threats to state lawmaker

City of Chicago Inspector arrested for alleged threat messages sent to State Senator Chesney.

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

State officials highlight ways to stay cyber safe for the holidays

Learn how to keep you and your loved ones safe this upcoming holiday season from cyber-attacks.

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

The Pilsbury Project reaches yet another milestone

Another big milestone for the Pillsbury Project was reached recently. The AB-Mill water tower has officially come down.

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

Crime of the Week: Protect gifts, deliveries, property over the holidays

The holiday season can make for easy criminal targets.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, History, Holiday Guide, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Springfield’s holiday historic homes tour

The city’s most treasured homes dressed in their seasonal best!

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

IDNR warns to be cautious using technology while hunting this deer season

Learn how not to break the rules while hunting deer this year, and don't use A.I. tools to learn about regulations.

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Wisconsin seeks to block Morgan Geyser’s conditional release after escape from group home

Geyser did not fight her extradition to Wisconsin in a Chicago court appearance Tuesday.

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Snow could color the trip home

NWS says perhaps three inches between Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.

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Judge’s footnote on immigration agents using AI raises accuracy and privacy concerns

The judge noted factual discrepancies between the official narrative about those law enforcement responses and what body camera footage showed.

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

Budzinski intervenes in local housing dispute on behalf of low-income residents

Affordable housing advocates say this type of issue could become more common with proposed HUD cuts.

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UIS runner makes strides

Maddie Miller-Ross finished 84th in the Division II national XC meet.

3 weeks ago in National

National Parks to raise fees for millions of international tourists to popular US parks

The National Park Service said Tuesday it is going to start charging the millions of international tourists who visit U.S. parks each year an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular sites, while leaving them out of fee-free days that will be reserved for American residents.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

How Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal found the emotional power of ‘Hamnet’

In "Hamnet," Chloé Zhao's adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's prizewinning 2020 novel, Paul Mescal plays William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley his wife, Agnes. It's a fictional, speculative drama with basis in historical fact.

3 weeks ago in Sports

More flag-planting celebrations could be in store for college football’s rivalry week

Coaches, players, administrators and maybe even security will be on high alert in hopes of dissuading or even preventing flag plantings that wreaked havoc during rivalry week in 2024.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad weather lashing western Greece forced organizers to move the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, from Olympia's ancient stadium and temples to a nearby museum.

3 weeks ago in Food Scene, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

What happens when pumpkin pie meets deep-dish pizza?

For pumpkin pie, one state stood out: Illinois.