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1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91
Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, died Thursday, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91.
1 day ago in Crime, Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
A new approach to juvenile corrections opens in Lincoln
"The young people that we serve have experienced a lot; they have experienced loss, trauma, abuse, heartache, poverty, discrimination, and much more. They're also incredibly resilient and strong, intelligent and funny, and loving. These kids are worth our investment -- this investment."
1 day ago in History, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Walk into history Oct. 5
An influential Lutheran pastor is one of seven Oak Ridge Cemetery denizens featured in annual cemetery walk.
1 day ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National
Trump administration files complaint over Illinois laws allowing in-state tuition, scholarships for undocumented students
This comes less than a month after Pritzker signed a plan into law to ensure any student living in the state can be considered for financial aid options.
1 day ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Northwestern University president says he will resign following tenure marked by White House tension
“It is critical that we continue to protect the University’s research mission and excellence while preserving academic freedom, integrity, and independence,” he said.
2 days ago in Sports
For decades, US Open women’s champs got a smaller replica trophy than the men. Now they’re equal
Coco Gauff was surprised at how much tinier the replica trophy she got to keep after winning this year's French Open was than the trophy she posed with on court at Roland-Garros for all the world to see. She even did a TikTok about the discrepancy, drawing more than 2 million views.
2 days ago in National
Trump will host top tech CEOs except Musk at a White House dinner
President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House on Thursday night. The guest list is set to include Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a dozen other executives from the biggest artificial intelligence and tech firms, according to the White House.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Moms’ careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds
About one-third of parents say taking their kids to school has caused them to miss work, according to the poll. Roughly 3 in 10 say they've been prevented from seeking or taking work opportunities. And 11% say school transportation has even caused them to lose a job.
2 days ago in Sports
Angel Reese voices frustration with Chicago Sky’s losing season
The two-time WNBA All-Star told the Chicago Tribune that she "might have to move in a different direction and do what's best for me" if the team doesn't improve its outlook.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.
2 days ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in bus battery
A man is accused of getting on a bus and of beating a passenger.
2 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois’ tourism push includes millions for NASCAR events
Metro East race sponsorship is part of $44M Enjoy Illinois campaign
2 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois elections board refuses to give DOJ sensitive voter data
National expert says Trump administration has no authority to demand records.
2 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Chicago prepares for an influx of National Guard troops and immigration agents
Details about the operation are scant, but President Donald Trump has amped up the rhetoric about crime in the nation’s third-largest city, saying an immigration crackdown and National Guard deployment are planned despite the objections of local leaders and a federal court ruling that a similar deployment in Los Angeles was illegal.
2 days ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Cook hired as UIS Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development
Lisa Cook, a native of the Peoria area, came to UIS from Bradley University in Peoria.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Christian singer TobyMac to perform in Springfield
TobyMac will perform with Crowder and Jeremy Camp.
2 days ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
‘World Clydesdale Show’ to be at State Fairgrounds in October
"The WCS is a celebration of one of the most iconic and beloved horse breeds on the planet," said a news release.
2 days ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Woman shot in Decatur while attending vigil
The woman was attending a vigil for one of several Labor Day weekend shooting victims in Decatur.
2 days ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Man rescued from grain bin in Nokomis
"Relief cuts" in the grain bin and the moving around of grain helped to rescue the man.
2 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Comedian Nate Bargatze to perform in Springfield in February
Nate Bargatze performs February 20, 2026.
