3 weeks ago in National

Meta, TikTok and YouTube face landmark trial over youth addiction claims

Three of the world's biggest tech companies face a landmark trial in Los Angeles starting this week over claims that their platforms — Meta's Instagram, ByteDance's TikTok and Google's YouTube — deliberately addict and harm children.

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

Moweaqua Police Department exceeds overtime budget by nearly 70%

The Village's financial report budgeted $25,000 for the police department's overtime. The department exceeded the budget by 69% — nearly $20,000 more.

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

Can’t find a Valentine’s Day gift? How about somebody’s forgotten baseball cards?

Treasurer's online unclaimed property auction runs through Sunday.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Shoveling snow? Over-exertion and cold temps can raise your heart risks

Pennsylvania health officials announced three snow-removal related deaths Sunday. All were between the ages of 60 to 84. The Lehigh County coroner's office cautioned people to take breaks and avoid over-exerting themselves.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Mike McDaniel joins Harbaugh, Herbert as Chargers’ offensive coordinator after Dolphins firing

The Chargers announced the hiring Monday of McDaniel, who spent the past four seasons as the Dolphins' head coach. McDaniel was fired less than three weeks ago after going 35-33 at Miami, which missed the playoffs in the past two years.

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

Budzinski: No more money for Homeland Security

Another government shutdown could be the result.

3 weeks ago in Business, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

HSHS St. John’s suffers flooding due to extreme cold weather

The hospital reported "minor flooding due to a frozen sprinkler head on a water pipe" in the main lobby.

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

Illini trio Witherspoon, DeVito, Lowe set for Super Bowl LX showdown

Former University of Illinois stars will face off as Seahawks and Patriots meet in Santa Clara.

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

Historical Society wants women’s baseball and softball artifacts

They will be displayed at the Sangamon County Complex starting in May.

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

Providers say feds’ new rural health care grants to Illinois won’t cover Medicaid cuts

State received second-smallest grant among neighboring states.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Pegula knocks 2025 champion Keys out of Australian Open, faces Anisimova in quarterfinals

Jessica Pegula knocked podcast pal and defending champion Madison Keys out of the Australian Open on Monday to secure a quarterfinal against Amanda Anisimova, another all-American match.

3 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

US names 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, led by five-timers including Vonn, Humphries

The U.S. team released its 232-athlete roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics on Monday and it includes Lindsey Vonn and bobsledders Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, who are among the seven Americans making their fifth trip to the games.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Charli xcx has her movie star moment, and says goodbye to Brat

Charli xcx plays herself in "The Moment," a meta mockumentary about the end of Brat summer and grappling with otherworldly success.

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

Illinois higher education board seeks 4.6% budget increase for next fiscal year

Request comes as Pritzker announces cuts to current year’s budget.

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

15 live dogs, 3 dead dogs found in suspected dog fighting case in Springfield

The majority of the dogs had old puncture scars on their faces and bodies. Several had fresh cuts and wounds and blood on their snouts. 

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Springfield park to get major upgrades with state grant funding

The redevelopment will also make Dreamland Park more accessible to residents with disabilities, allowing everyone to enjoy the space.  

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

Advocates call for IL small business loan transparency plan

The APR for All legislation would require Illinois to have a universal standard for price comparison.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Super Bowl 60 is set and it’s a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks

Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold. Two stingy defenses. A second-year head coach vs. a veteran coach in his second act. Super Bowl 60 is set and it's a rematch: The New England Patriots vs. the Seattle Seahawks.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are

Your watch says you had three hours of deep sleep. Should you believe it? Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they're sleeping, but these trackers don't necessarily measure sleep directly.

3 weeks ago in Sports

American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

American rock climber Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment.